JEWISH LIVING: A Grave Mistake, The Missing Ponytail (and more...)

Jewish Living Adar I 24, 5771 · February 28, 2011 This Week's Features Voices A Grave Mistake We were very upset. Our mother had reserved that plot at the time of our father's death, and had constantly reminded us that this was where she wanted to be buried-no matter where she was when she died. We felt terrible. We had failed her. But what could we do-it was out of our hands... By Ann Goldberg The Jewish Wedding Why Break a Glass at a Jewish Wedding? This destruction of the Temple was a significant event in Jewish history, but it doesn't seem to have any personal relevance to me. What does a destroyed building have to do with my wedding? By Aron Moss Motherhood & Childrearing The Missing Ponytail The Importance of Individuality in Children It seems that my daughter is expected to appear in school each day with a ponytail, which is taken as a sign that she has a good mother. And I have foolishly allowed her to choose how she wishes to wear her hair . . . By Robyn Cuspin Stories Waiting Could others see the countless tiny strands of their separate anxieties silently knitting them together? Did anyone notice how, though they sat on separate chairs not touching, they sat as close as two people could without touching? By Jay Litvin Pictures with a Purpose The Journey Brooklyn, NY Know from where you came, where you are going By Michoel Ogince Click here to dedicate an email Featured Judaica: Beyond All Reason This adaptation of a discourse on Purim originally presented in the classic work, Torah Or, by Rabbi Schneur Zalman of Liadi, the Alter Rebbe, probes the deeper meaning of this mysterious day. Price: $15.95 On Sale: $14.35 BUY NOW Follow Us:   More from Chabad.org • Society & Living • Lifecycles • Daily Life • Jewish Holidays • Ideas & Beliefs • Spirituality • Parshah • Audio Classes • Video • Women • News • Kids • Calendar • Daily Study • Find A Center • Donate • Ask the Rabbi • Contact Us • Subscribe Be a Part of it Enjoyed this email? Please help us continue to share the study of Torah and Jewish traditions: Dedicate or sponsor an email to mark a special occasion Make a donation to chabad.org.   Subscription Options: Subscribe to more chabad.org email lists Subscription Management Going on vacation? Unsubscribe Your subscribed email address is: iqlalsmile.cara@blogger.com Change email address. Important Tip: To guarantee that your subscription emails continue to be delivered to you, please add subscriptions@chabad.org to your address book, or "whitelist" it in any filters or antispam programs you may have. © Copyright Chabad.org, all rights reserved.   Privacy Policy