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Kids & Family

Posted inColumns, Kids & Family, Jewish Life, Parenting

Why my daughter and I still straighten our Jewish curls

by Julie Levine July 17, 2017July 17, 2017
father and daughter stand in front of a big science fair-type display
Posted inKids & Family, Jewish Life

San Jose girl’s family story wins top prize at Israel museum

by Rob Gloster June 27, 2017June 27, 2017
two little boys sit smiling in a small purple kiddie car
Posted inColumns, Kids & Family, Jewish Life, Parenting

It seems like only yesterday he was in a kiddie car

by Nicki Gilbert June 22, 2017
a little boy in a baseball cap in a field
Posted inColumns, Kids & Family, Jewish Life, Parenting

After 10 years in S.F., staying afloat in Midwest is a walk in the park

Drew Himmelstein by Drew Himmelstein June 17, 2017June 19, 2017
Emilio sits on Scotta's shoulder. Scotta stands nearby. All smile with mountains in the background
Posted inKids & Family, Jewish Life

The new Jewish dad: involved, hands-on, open-minded

Maya Mirsky
(Aaron Levy-Wolins/J. Staff) by Maya Mirsky June 16, 2017June 19, 2017
a street of busy sf traffic
Posted inColumns, Kids & Family, Jewish Life, Parenting

School years are hectic, but I know I’ll miss them

by Julie Levine June 5, 2017
Walk-a-Thon marchers with disabled teen in a wheelchair.
Posted inBay Area, Community, Kids & Family, News

Friendship Circle walkathon aims to raise big bucks for special-needs kids

max cherney by Max A. Cherney June 1, 2017June 12, 2017
a baptismal font with flowers floating in it
Posted inColumns, Kids & Family, Mixed & Matched, Jewish Life

Should I baptize my baby just to put my in-laws ‘at peace’?

Dawn Kepler by Dawn Kepler May 30, 2017May 30, 2017
Gilbert stands in an upright lunge pose, she is seen from the front in silhouette as the sun sets over the water behind her
Posted inColumns, Kids & Family, Jewish Life, Parenting

Yoga wisdom for summer vacation: balance and breathe

by Nicki Gilbert May 21, 2017May 19, 2017
hands with pink nailpolish practice chest compressions on a CPR dummy on the floor
Posted inColumns, Kids & Family, Jewish Life, Parenting

As my son watched, a stranger’s life was in my hands

Drew Himmelstein by Drew Himmelstein May 15, 2017

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