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TheJewishWoman.org Update: October 11, 2009

 Joys and Challenges
Living in Perpetual Mourning — Raising a Severely Brain-Injured Child

I am here with my son, Adin, now seventeen years old. When he was two and a half he choked on a grape, sustaining a severe brain injury as a result of that horrific accident. For twelve years he remained relatively stable, but that all changed two years ago...
 Reflections
Blowing In the Wind — Welcoming Redemption Into Our Lives

Knowledge can be snobbish, leaving me feeling inadequate in the shadow of abstractions that remain separate from me. Experience, on the other hand, gives confidence and grace to my next step...
 Celebrating Jewish Womanhood
The Depth of Simplicity — Torah Learning Outside of the Book

The opportunities for formal Jewish women's education today are unprecedented, and they have created far strides in the development or our communities, but I think they also indicate a need to compensate for what has been lost...
 Women on the Weekly Torah Portion
The Falling Dollar — An Economics Lesson from Adam and Eve

I'm incredibly grateful that we have food to eat, clothing to wear, and a roof over our heads. Nothing is lacking as I carefully budget, trying to maximize every penny; but I still can't stop worrying and stop the anxiety from creeping into my heart...
Transmuting Impatience — Parshat Bereishit

Since leaving the Garden of Eden, human impulse is an admixture of both good and evil. Our task is not to squelch the impulse but to mine it, by toning down the mine aspect.
 Biblical Women
Chavah: Mother of All Life

The first woman, Chava, is called the "mother of all life" for she is the source of joy, experience and creation.
 Food
Creamy Ziti — Quick and Kosher

This is it! The Geller ziti; Hubby and I are famous in our neighborhood for this yummy dish. It's a quick prep, but it lasts long in people's memories.

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Dear Rachel
My son recently remarried and his new wife has three children from her previous marriage. Her three children are close in age with my son's three children. In addition to us being a bit overwhelmed and trying to adapt to this new Brady Bunch situation, I am not sure how to really integrate my new grandchildren into our lives...
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