The Four Children
The Four Children are coming. It used to bother me that it was four sons. What about the daughters? Now it bothers me that I
April 19, 2024
The Four Children are coming. It used to bother me that it was four sons. What about the daughters? Now it bothers me that I
There was once a king in a not so far away land whose name was Lomusag. He generally ruled on his whims and was surrounded
Purim is a holiday where everything is turned upside down. Ruler’s are inept and common people lead. People and situations are not who or what
We’ve all had the moment(s). You are engrossed in something – working, exercising, conversing at a meal, folding the laundry while watching television – and
One of the traditional ways to deal with difficult situations, it to read Psalms. Infertility, for sure, is a difficult situation. Yet it is not
You are receiving this message right in the middle of the Jewish month of Kislev – the darkest month of the year. It is hard
Not many heterosexual people give too much thought to what using a donor to have children would be like. The use of a donor comes
Like so many others, we are grappling with the painful situation in Israel. Hasidah was founded to help people who want to bring more life
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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,
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
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
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
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
Hear from Rabbi Solomon about what led her to start Hasidah, Hasidah’s vision, and infertility in the Jewish community.
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
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
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
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