Where do you begin when you decide to do anything you've never done before? Naturally, I began with the research. What were others in my position doing? What resources existed that I could take advantage of? I soon learned that homeschooling was becoming relatively popular in America, with over 3 million children learning at home… Continue reading Where do you begin when you decide to homeschool your child?
Tag: Jewish Education
Choosing the Road Less Taken
By now you have hopefully read the Story Behind Our Big Move, the background behind the new chapter on chinuch I’m about to begin. If not, go ahead and read it, as it may give you some important context. A discerning (or curious) reader will notice that the article did not specify what path of… Continue reading Choosing the Road Less Taken
The Story Behind Our Big Move
(Originally written for the Embrace Magazine, Issue 14) “Want to go away for Shabbos this week?” After ten years of marriage, I’m no longer surprised by my husband’s spontaneous—and to my mind, often wild—ideas. “Where to?” I ask. “There’s this place upstate that needs new shluchim. They want us to come this week to check… Continue reading The Story Behind Our Big Move
And the Journey Continues…
Dear Friends, I am so grateful to update you that The Gift of Children will be on store shelves (and Amazon) in a matter of weeks, with Hashem's help. I know many of you are waiting to get your copy, so hang in there, and I'll be sure to let you know as soon as… Continue reading And the Journey Continues…
Is it rude and close-minded? Or is it something else?
What my children taught me about the power of an exclusively Jewish education.