by Kevin Levine A lot of people have bucket lists. I often see posts detailing friends achieving things on their lists. They might include a description and some pictures of their accomplishments. I never had a huge bucket list. When I was a child my bucket list was 2 items long. The first item on the
by Kara Wexler With the New Year finally upon us, it’s time to whip out a notepad for our annual resolutions. While popular goals may include looking like a celebrity who belongs on the cover of People magazine, you’ll feel more fulfilled and empowered if your resolutions encompass the improvement of your mind, body, and
You would never know the struggles that Michelle K endured to have her beautiful, blonde, 6-year old twin girls by her side. She looks calm, happy, and seemingly has it all together. On the contrary, the road to motherhood was anything but easy for Michelle. Michelle was plagued by fertility issues, and after 5 rounds
by Amanda Satsky The 8-day festival of Passover is swiftly approaching, and by now you’re probably well versed in the traditions. As you’re rounding up and removing every last Chametz crumb from your home, you might also be wondering how you’ll make the highly symbolic matzah bread the star of the show this year. Here’s
by Nadine Paull Passover. A holiday that, for so many of us, means large meals with family and the end of sandwiches as we know them for what feels like ages. Past experiences with this breadless holiday have taught me some valuable lessons in navigating the traditions. Always sit next to your favorite
by Nadine Paull Relationships offer the best of so many worlds: exhilaration, excitement, hard work, and familiarity. Perhaps one of the most important aspects of maintaining healthy, balanced relationships, is making time for quality time — and knowing how to spend that time effectively! Whether you’re a fan of the classics or up for
A warm hello and welcome to our new JScreen blog! First, I want to take this opportunity to introduce myself. I am Co-Director of JScreen and oversee national outreach initiatives for the program. I am an instructor and mentor for the Masters in Genetic Counseling Program at Emory University. I am involved in the Jewish community. But most