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Julie Levine's son.
Posted inParenting

It all turned out fine, so it looks like my worrying worked

by Julie Levine October 27, 2020
a photo of a decorate christmas tree with a menorah burning in the background
Posted inMixed & Matched

How do I tell my Catholic parents that I don’t plan to have Christmas?

Dawn Kepler by Dawn Kepler October 22, 2020October 22, 2020
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Posted inParenting

Even my 4-year-old knows more than our leaders

Drew Himmelstein by Drew Himmelstein October 20, 2020
closeup of hands clasped in prayer in a dark room
Posted inMixed & Matched

My wife and kids are Jewish. Is it OK to pray in Jesus’ name?

Dawn Kepler by Dawn Kepler September 30, 2020
a white teenage boy sits in a facemask
Posted inParenting

The new normal is not normal, but the kids seem all right

by Julie Levine September 25, 2020
a blond boy wearing a facemask
Posted inEducation

First day of school — a new state, new anxieties

Drew Himmelstein by Drew Himmelstein September 22, 2020September 22, 2020
(Photo/Wikimedia-Przemysław Wierzbowski CC BY-SA 4.0)
Posted inParenting

My favorite family dishes are an anchor in turbulent times

by Julie Levine September 16, 2020
From the cover of “D’Aulaires’ Book of Greek Myths,” Nate's new favorite book.
Posted inParenting

I’m baffled by the books my kids love — and thrilled

Drew Himmelstein by Drew Himmelstein August 14, 2020
Israelis protest being separated from their significant others outside the residence of the foreign minister by having solo romantic picnics on the eve of Tu B'Av, the Jewish day celebrating love. The signs read, "We also want to embrace our loved ones. Open the skies for them. Families want to be together." (Photo/ Courtesy Plia Kettner)
Posted inTu B'Av

‘Does he remember me?’ For some Israelis, Covid-19 has meant separation from their families

Ben Sales by Ben Sales and JTA August 5, 2020August 5, 2020
a frumpy beige couch
Posted inParenting

Here’s everything I haven’t done during the pandemic

by Julie Levine August 3, 2020August 4, 2020

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