NJP #08
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Editor’s Note: Sit Down and Stay Awhile / Yael Resnick
Our kids will be off on their own fast enough—why rush things?
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REAL LIFE
Hair Today, Gone Tomorrow / Peshie Needleman
“Will my son be different after his haircut? Or will he just look different?”
My Son Kobi’s Fantasy Life / Sara-Rivka Ernstoff
“I’m no longer needed to actively participate in my son’s fantasy life. But I will cherish the memories forever.”
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Forbidden Mixtures: A Jewish Perspective on Genetically Engineered Food / Nina Moliver
“Genetically altering food raises serious environmental and health issues—as well as some specifically Jewish concerns.”
A Joyful MOM (Mother of Many): 10 Parenting Tips / Miriam Karp
“A few hard-won insider secrets from a mother who’s been there and done that—eight times.”
More Than One Way to Learn: An Israeli Yeshiva Offers an Alternative / Marilyn Tokayer
“Success in non-traditional areas of learning builds students’ self-esteem and offers a new perspective on religious life.”
The Delicate Art of Natural Grandparenting / Sarah Chana Silverman
“When I became a Bubbie, I needed to learn how to combine giving with letting go.”
Hyperemesis Gravidarum: More Than Just Morning Sickness / Sarah Chana Silverman
The Macrobiotic Connection / Rabbi Yosef Resnick
“Most macrobiotic principles of healthy eating can be found in the Torah.”
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SPECIAL SECTION: Teach Your Children Well
Lessons We Learned at Home / Chana Greenberg
“The children and I cherish the memories of our homeschooling years. There are memories that don’t just linger—they glow.”
Tales of an Un-Natural Homeschooler / Miriam Wolfe
“Can parents give their children a solid Jewish education and still make ends meet?”
Homeschooling in the Summer and Beyond / Shoshana Socher
“The initial experience of freedom can be disorienting, but the potential rewards are great.”
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Kosher & Healthy: NewsBites, Nutrition News, Kid-Friendly Recipes, Tip
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Also: Letters, media reviews, kids’ writing, poetry, nursing Q&A, Roundup, Vaccine News