When God is Hidden: The Meaning of Purim by Slovie Jungreis-Wolff Finding meaning and hope in times of darkness. “These days will be remembered and kept in each generation, in every family, land and city. These days of Purim will never be abandoned by the Jews, nor shall their memory die out among their children.” Every…

Too Many Young Jews Think Judaism is Irrelevant by Slovie Jungreis-Wolff Speaking to Jewish high school students I was alarmed by their ignorance and indifference to Judaism. How do you take the pulse of a nation? Get into the classrooms and speak to the kids. Walk on college campuses and have some conversations. Standing in front…

The Silence of the Jews by Slovie Jungreis-Wolff As Jew-hatred increases and becomes more the norm, we must remember who we are. I am afraid. I’m afraid that it is now okay to hate Jews and question their loyalty. I’m afraid that we, the People of the Book, have become ignorant of our own history. Afraid…

The Myth of What Men Want by Slovie Jungreis-Wolff It’s not just physical intimacy; men want emotional intimacy and connection. We all know the stereotypical needs of what men seek in relationships. They are focused on the physical attraction most. They do not value emotional connection. They are happiest when they are the pursuer. The #MeToo…

Family Bonding by Slovie Jungreis-Wolff The three most important traits every family needs. As summer winds down we are given the opportunity to take stock of what matters most. Are there daily choices we can make that would make a difference in our homes this year? Can we implement behaviors and attitudes that help our family…

The Stress of Modern Parenting by Slovie Jungreis-Wolff The power of a parent’s love is more valuable than any after school activity, technology or pair of sneakers money can buy. I received a call to give a lecture to a group of parents who are dealing with anxiety. “What are they anxious about?” “Everything,” was the…

5 Harmful Habits that Impede Children from Creating Healthy Relationships by Slovie Jungreis-Wolff How parents unknowingly hinder children’s abilities to form strong relationships later in life. Young men and women are telling me about their frustration with the quality of relationships that they’ve been in. Issues with commitment, lack of responsibility, and an inability to give…

The Number One Parenting Question by Slovie Jungreis-Wolff Why don’t my kids listen to me and what should I do about it? Speaking to parents across the globe has brought me to recognize the number one parenting question asked universally: “Why don’t my kids listen to me and what should I do about it?” We are…

Peter Pan Parent by Slovie Jungreis-Wolff Some parents never want to grow up.  The question in the recent Sunday New York Time’s Social Q’s column caught my eye. Under the heading of Micro-Mini Mom, I read a teen’s words that I believe reflect the feelings of many children. “I am a 14 year old girl and…