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Jessica Klein Levenbrown

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Jessica Klein Levenbrown is an award-winning television writer and producer. She began her career at Sesame Street, was the head-writer of the daytime drama As The World Turns, and with partner Steve Wasserman wrote and produced the television series, Beverly Hills, 90210. Jessica created the teen television drama Just Deal, partially based on her own experiences as a Jewish mother, and most recently produced the series, Scout's Safari.

Nagging Doubt Story

By Jessica Klein Levenbrown

I knew my election was quite an honor, and that my parents were very proud. I was simply scared. But I didn't tell anyone, of course. That would reveal far too much insecurity...

The Jewish Woman » Women's Narrative » Personal Stories » Life Lessons

The Blessing of Normalcy

By Jessica Klein Levenbrown

For us, it was, indeed, a life-changing moment. But in truth, there wasn't much to report about the whole event. It was a textbook delivery of a healthy baby girl...

The Jewish Woman » Childrearing » Grandmothers

From Generation to Generation

By Jessica Klein Levenbrown

My little girl, who just yesterday was crawling on my kitchen floor, is going to be a mommy. How is that possible? She can’t even make dentists appointments for herself...

The Jewish Woman » Childrearing » Grandmothers

Is it Me or is it Hot in Here? Understanding menopause

By Jessica Klein Levenbrown

I keep promising to try to focus on some of the benefits of this particularly feminine growth experience of menopause. And I’m not succeeding. So, I do what I always do when I go through a lifecycle moment...

The Jewish Woman » Acts of Transformation » Mikvah

The Unanswered Telephone

By Jessica Klein Levenbrown

My daughter got married a little over a month ago, and for the first time, we are trying to learn a new way to relate. Let me rephrase that. I am trying to learn a new way to relate...

The Jewish Woman » Childrearing » Joys and Challenges

The Matchmaker Story

By Jessica Klein Levenbrown

I had signed up for J-date, the on-line Jewish dating service, and I was getting frustrated with the whole experience. From the music industry braggart with the purple Jaguar to the seventy-five year old who’d claimed to be fifty, the prospects were ...

Jewish Practice » Lifecycle Events » Marriage » Finding Your Soulmate » Dating the Jewish Way » Related Stories

Fear of Heights Story

By Jessica Klein Levenbrown

What’s the difference between opting out and giving up? Why do I think it was okay for me to abandon the ski slope at forty-five while I find it terribly sad that my bachelor brother-in-law may, at the same age, decide it’s time to stop searching for a ...

The Jewish Woman » Women's Narrative » Personal Stories » Life Lessons

Transforming Waters

By Jessica Klein Levenbrown

My tears mixed with the waters of the Mikvah, enveloping me in a warmth and love I had never experienced before. I knew I had come to the right place, at the right time, for myself, my family, and for G-d.

The Jewish Woman » Acts of Transformation » Mikvah

Dear Mom

By Jessica Klein Levenbrown

Normally, I’d send her flowers for Mother’s Day, but this year I’m taking the opportunity to write her a letter. I hope she reads it and understands how much I truly value her...

The Jewish Woman » Childrearing » Joys and Challenges

Step by Step A Stepchild Learns to Stepparent

By Jessica Klein Levenbrown

There was jealousy. There was anger. There was even resentment and pain. But there was also love and support and encouragement and advice, not from two parents, but from four.

The Jewish Woman » Childrearing » Divorce, Second Marriages & Stepparenting

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