Sukkot, Abundance and Senseless Pursuits
The Harvest Festival of Sukkot is in the beginning of October this year. Not as widely observed as Rosh Hashanah or Yom Kippur, Sukkot has
September 26, 2023
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The Pregnancy Test
Fertility and infertility are generally not discussed. Most individuals know few details about how the reproductive system works. The whole topic can sometimes feel taboo.
September 22, 2023
That Time Again #HHD2023
There are many themes within the Jewish High Holidays. The beginning of the year, God’s rule, and teshuva/repentance. What often gets over looked is the
August 28, 2023
The Infertile Label
Not many people are comfortable with the thought: I am infertile. That can feel harsh and limiting. You are much more than any one part
July 28, 2023
Group Power
Over six combined years, I experienced infertility. Mostly I muddle through by myself. So much of it was not good. Some would label the experience
June 27, 2023
#LivingWithInfertility
If you are reading this, you survived Mother’s Day. And sure enough, now comes Father’s Day. Of course you were going to survive and you
June 1, 2023
Managing Mother’s Day
This week is a special guest column by Madeline Licker Feingold, PhD Originally posted on the RSC Fertility Blog “On Mother’s Day I’m going to
May 12, 2023
Counting Yourself
Counting days when you are young is often exciting. You count down to your birthday or the end of school. If you are experiencing infertility,
April 27, 2023
Being Redeemed from Infertility
On first glance Passover has nothing to do with (in)fertility. It’s about slavery in Egypt, God’s redemption, and the passage through the desert to join
March 27, 2023
New #Hanukkah Resource Available
A Hanukkah Miracle Hanukkah is associated with miracles, standing up in the face of opposition, and succeeding against the odds. The Maccabees, a small band
December 23, 2022
San Francisco Memory Garden #Miscarriage
Pregnancy loss is one of the most common losses women will experience, yet very little conversation happens about it and very little attention is given
November 29, 2022
My Path to Building My Own Jewish Family
Mariela Socolovsky: My Path to Building My Own Jewish Family A Note: I’ll be starting my maternity leave at the end of this week, on
November 16, 2022
An Interview with Founder Rabbi Idit Solomon
Hear from Rabbi Solomon about what led her to start Hasidah, Hasidah’s vision, and infertility in the Jewish community.
September 23, 2022
Weeding out Fertility
A recent article in Epoch Times shared many research studies that pointed a finger at the use of agricultural fertilizer (e.g RoundUp) with higher rates
February 22, 2022
Holidays, family gathers and other risky social situations
By Rabbi Idit Solomon Holidays can be wonderful. Meaningful traditions, connecting with family and friends, and symbolic foods. Family gatherings sometimes are the highlight of
November 25, 2021
Empty Space: Reflections on #PregnancyLoss
Going outside helps me journey inside my mind and soul. The stillness of nature allows me to tune in and listen to the thoughts and
October 13, 2021
Practice #SelfForgiveness this #YomKippur
Yom Kippur, Hawaii and Infertility Self-blame is often an uninvited guest at an infertility experience. It sometimes tags along with curiosity. Is this because I
September 14, 2021
Happy Passover 2021
“Passover” is known by four names – the Festival of Freedom, Passover, the Festival of Matzah and the Spring Holiday. These four names are linked
March 26, 2021
#ReproShabbat – Protecting All Reproductive Care
The term reproductive rights has too often become synonymous with abortion rights. “Reproductive rights” are not seen as such in Judaism. A more expansive view
February 11, 2021
Pregnancy & Infant Loss Awareness Month
#BabyLoss #PregnancyLoss #Miscarriage #Infertility October is the month we remember, share and grieve. The public sharing of the struggles so many have with experienced pregnancy
October 7, 2020
Spiritual Care During Covid-19 (2)
The COVID19 pandemic came at an interesting time on the Jewish calendar. Something very important can be learned from this. The period of time between
May 5, 2020
Spiritual Care During Covid-19
COVID -19 RESPONSE Dealing with uncertainly, unknowns and lack of control is familiar to people facing infertility and family building challenges. Many other medical conditions
March 24, 2020
COVID-19, infertility, and pregnancy planning
See ASRM press release on managing infertility therapy. Infertility is isolating and traumatizing on its own. With the COVID-19 spread now a pandemic, people dealing
March 13, 2020
Two New Years?
By guest columnist Dr. Karen Wasserstein What to do with another New Year? Being Jewish, I celebrate two New Years. Is it lucky to have
December 9, 2019
Facing Fertility Challenges in the Jewish Community
By Terry Friedkin This column originally appeared in The Jewish News of Northern California , November 12, 2019 Several months ago, I was asked
November 12, 2019