Category: Family

Similar Yet Different

The latest L'Dor V'Dor essay explores how similar yet different the lives of a granddaughter and a grandmother are.

Modeling for the Future

In the latest L'Dor V'Dor submission, a grandson reflects on his grandfather's modeling of Judaism for his family and how he will do the same

Three Generations, One Parsha

Three generations, a grandmother, a father, and a son, each had the same parasha for their Bnai Mitzvot, sharing here what that meant.

Baubie

The latest L'Dor V'Dor explores a granddaughter's relationship with her Baubie and how that impacts her Judaism.

My Family’s Jewish Journey

In the next L'Dor V'dor Essay, tenth grader Emerson Blum shares about his family's Jewish journey, leading through his own.

Introducing My Jewish Family

Introducing the modern Jewish family means a rich, interwoven tapestry of different stories and customs, changing within generations.

Every Part of The Future

In an essay for the L'Dor V'Dor contest, Ava Ehrlich explores what it means to be the future and to carry on her grandmother's legacy. ...

Seth Golob: L’Dor V’Dor

In another essay for the L'Dor V'Dor contest, Seth Golob shares about his family's history and what passing down Jewish pride means to him.

Ziskeit

This L'Dor V'Dor essay comes infused with Yiddishisms, like ziskeit, to help describe the old and the new, what used to be and what carries ...

From Virginia to California: A Tallit Tale

Traveling from Virginia to California, L'Dor V'Dor tells the story of a family through a tallit tale, how each generation is woven together.

The L’Dor V’Dor of Dementia: Two Words Help Two Generations Face Catastrophe

Seeking out the L'Dor V'Dor of Dementia can help bring some guidance to families going through this; these two words can help two generations.

The Rabbi of My Rabbi: Marshall Meyer and the Birth of Conservative Judaism in Latin America

Every rabbi has a rabbi—someone who shaped them into the leader they became. For many North American Conservative rabbis, that figure is often Abraham Joshua ...

Two Generations Apart, Yet So Close

The Torah advises the young to “Remember the days of old; reflect upon the years of other generations” (Deuteronomy 32:7). As a writer of historical ...

Snapshot of Three Generations

In an essay for the inaugural L'Dor V'Dor essay contest, Mandi Gross explores what it means to capture a snapshot of three generations.

The Jewish Family: Signs of Early-Stage Dementia in a Parent

Through Torah and Jewish values, we can learn more about supporting the family when a parent is diagnosed with early stage dementia.
Lech Lecha: Weaving the Bonds of Trust and Loyalty

Lech Lecha: Weaving the Bonds of Trust and Loyalty

This portion reveals the intricate layers of psychological conflicts, while revealing the love, loyalty, and trust that exist amongst us.
Shabbat for Jewish Pets and Their Owners

Shabbat for Jewish Pets and Their Owners

Here are a few tips to celebrate Shabbat for Jewish pets and their owners and how to enhance your family's Shabbat experience.
Remembering Our Loved Ones Before Us

Remembering Our Loved Ones Before Us

When our loved ones die, who remembers those they remembered? Here's a way to remember all of those that came before us.

The Textual Foundations of Honoring One’s Parents

The Rabbis explain that honoring one’s parents is to be understood essentially as an act of worshiping God.

Jewish Obligations of Parents to Children

When speaking about family, there is a wide variety of opinions and also a variety of obligations of parents, situations and relationships.