You’re probably familiar with the Star Trek hand symbol that means, “Live long and prosper!” Did you may know that Leonard Nimoy, who played Spock, was Jewish?

As my mother relocates to an assisted living faility, I have the perfect housewarming gift for her: a mezuzah, to affix to her door to keep her safe and blessed and connected to our Jewish people.

In Jewish tradition we say that “a good name is better than riches." We hope we gave you names that convey attributes we value and hope to help nurture and develop in you.

The possibilities are only limited by imagination, and children’s imaginations are not limited.

It's a conversation I had had hundreds of times in my 44 years as a Jewish educator. However, this time was different: It was with my son.

Here are eight illustrated books (and their official synopses, straight from the publisher) that are sure to bring smiles to the faces of the young Jews of Color in your life. 

Judaism teaches us to value those who have spent more time on earth. We learn about the concept of honoring our parents at a young age, which many interpret as respecting elders.

This ice cream is made with 100% kid power! I love this process because it’s fun, interactive, and takes some stamina.

There are some questions about growing up as the son of Holocaust survivors I had never asked my parents, so a week before Mother’s Day, I phoned my 96-year-old mother, Adela, and asked her to share some memories and thoughts about motherhood.

Aron: What was