Lifecycles

Bedtime | Article

By Rabbi Rona Shapiro

Jewish bedtime rituals and lullabies

Lullaby/The Angels' Blessing | Song

By Debbie Friedman

A beautiful lullaby based on the traditional bedtime prayer which features the angels surrounding the sleeping child

Mealtime | Article

By Rabbi Rona Shapiro

Rituals to make mealtime into meaningful family time

Family Meetings | Article

By Rabbi Rona Shapiro

Describes how various families use family meetings for connection, problem-solving, and planning

A Parent's Prayer for Patience | Prayer

By Naomi Levy

A prayer to be said when a parent feels tried by the job of parenting

Tooth-Losing Ceremony | Complete Ceremony

By Shai Cherry Ph.D

To be recited with your child at the moment of tooth loss

A prayer when children play sports | Prayer

By Ken Bresler

I wrote this blessing for when my daughter plays sports on Shabbat instead of going to shul, though parents may say it on any day of the week.

Blessing Loved Ones | Prayer

By Ellen Dannin

Blessing for loved ones (partner, children, guest, etc...) on Shabbat or any occassion.