Parenting in a Pandemic Oct 17, 2020 | by Slovie Jungreis-Wolff Three pivotal ways to help our children throughout this upheaval. They need us now more than ever. Sports coaches speak about the devastating effects of the corona pandemic on American youth, using words like “tragedy” and “historic crisis”. Kids have become so used to spending time online…
4 Silent Relationship Killers
This new year make your marriage a priority. Rosh Hashanah – a new year, a time for reflection and self-awareness. To make these days meaningful, we need to take time to think about our lives. We can use these moments approaching the High Holidays to better our relationships. Quality relationships help us savor life. Loneliness…
The One Question Every Couple Should Ask
The One Question Every Couple Should Ask Aug 2, 2020 | by Slovie Jungreis-Wolff For this you are willing to lose The 15th of Av, Tu B’Av, brings us to a day of joy and peace. On this day the Jewish nation in the desert realized that they were forgiven for the sin of the spies who had maligned the…
When You Stay Together for the Kids
When You Stay Together for the Kids Jul 4, 2020 | by Slovie Jungreis-Wolff How to make a difficult situation better. Dear Slovie, I love your articles on Aish.com and recently watched your talk on living with joy. Here’s my question: I decided to stay together with my husband because of the kids. What advice do you have…
Keeping Your Marriage Strong During Quarantine
Keeping Your Marriage Strong during Quarantine by Slovie Jungreis-Wolff 4 practical suggestions on how to best use this time together to find peace with one another. This has been a straining time for many couples. Crisis can bring out the best or worst in people. Living together 24/7, many in small spaces, with emotional and financial…
Passover and Corona: A Message of Hope
Passover and Corona: A Message of Hope by Slovie Jungreis-Wolff Passover is coming with a powerful message that speaks to us today. We are plunged into a world we have never imagined. Many are gripped by fear, anxiety, and disbelief. The unknown is frightening. We must cope with worries – physical, financial, emotional. Parents are distressed…
Stranded in London, Ontario
Stranded in London, Ontario by Slovie Jungreis-Wolff You never know the impact of one act of kindness. Last week I landed in an airport in Texas. It was pouring outside and Rabbi Menachem Block, who had invited me to speak, met me at the airport. My talk was scheduled for that evening in his synagogue, the…
New Hazards Your Kids Are Facing Online
New Hazards Your Kids are Facing Online by Slovie Jungreis-Wolff And what you can do about it. Parents are aware of the typical dangers that kids face online. We know about cyber bullying and have been given tools to watch over our children’s phones and devices. But there are new hazards threatening our children and we must arm…
For God’s Sake, Wake Up
For God’s Sake, Wake Up by Slovie Jungreis-Wolff Confronting anti-Semitism requires empowering the next generation with knowledge and Jewish wisdom that engenders Jewish pride and strength. There was an attack on Jews in New York almost every day last week. I hear about children crying that they had bad dreams and crawling into their parents’ beds.…
The Meaning of the Menorah’s Light
The Meaning of the Menorah’s Light by Slovie Jungreis-Wolff Four contemporary insights to illuminate our darkening world. In a world filled with confusion, anxiety and hatred, Hanukkah gives us the gift of light. Here are four contemporary insights to the meaning of the menorah. Its light whispers to us to come close and listen to its wondrous message.…