Jewish
Life Cycle
In these articles, Mishpacha presents a concise view
on Jewish practices at several key moments in the life cycle, and their relevance
for us today. We invite you to join in the discussion of these ideas and practices
in our intimate, ongoing virtual communities.
Circumcision may be the oldest Jewish practice. It's also one of the most painful,
and not just for the baby. Why do we do this to our sons? Should we? And what
about our daughters?
Little men and women -- how can a 13 year old come of age, if his or her parents
can't afford to rent the Titanic for the celebration?
Marriage
(coming soon)
Jewish practices can be a source of comfort for many. A look at the Jewish
stages of mourning: Shiva, shloshim, and kaddish and yizkor.
Other Mishpacha sections:
Jewish
Beliefs
A very brief outline of Jewish thought
A Jewish Journey, Wrestling with
God, Fixing the World, Gender Roles
Jewish
Practice
A very brief outline of Jewish practice
Blessings, Kosher food, Sabbath,
Sexuality, Kaddish & Yizkor
Holidays
A guide to understanding and celebrating the Jewish calendar
Sabbath, Rosh Hashana,
Yom Kippur, Sukkot, Hanukkah, Passover, Purim
Parenting
How to raise a Jewish child
An introduction to Jewish
parenting, Traditional texts on parenting, Shabbat as a family, Hanukkah for
kids, Children and mourning
Community
How to find a place in your local Jewish community
Why connect? Choosing a
place to live, Connecting to schools and synagogues, Shaking up your synagogue,
Starting a community, Mishpacha's on-line communities
Interaction
Discuss your Jewish journey with us and other parents
Ask Judy, Mishpacha's on-line
communities
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