Tips for parenting and elevating during Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur
I’ve heard from Rabbi Brezak that a mother’s form of teshuvah is working on herself that day. Every time I am calm, hold back from yelling, and stay patient, that is my teshuvah and my avodah of the day.
L.F., Neve Yaakov, Israel
Carve out small increments of time for the things that help you connect to the Yom Tov. Five minutes of quiet reflection, a honey cookie enjoyed with a hot tea before bed, a boo k of stories related to the Yamim Noraim. Whatever it is, be intentional about it so a little can go a long way.
S.M., Monsey, NY
When I spent my day taking care of my children instead of in shul I would look up to Hashem and say, “I hope I fulfilled my tafkid today and brought You nachas.” I especially did this at Ne’ilah on Yom Kippur, when I was doing bedtime and not in shul, crying into my siddur.
Now that I can be in shul the whole time, I do appreciate being there — it’s another stage. I promise your siddur is like an old best friend — it’s always there to pick up where you left off.
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