How during this busy week have I looked forward to Erev Shabbat with its gifts of silence, rest and beauty!

Mommy, can I blow?, Sarah asks, looking at me as sweetly as she can. Nain, kippa on his head, is already sitting next to Nathan, Nienke and Noah..

Sometimes I encounter difficulties enjoying things. My grandfather used to joke with me saying: “she cannot be restless in a chair for five minutes”

Blood is a symbol of life and in the Torah it is written that it is prohibited to eat this.

Keeping Torah makes us more steadfast in our point of view and adds more structure to our life. It provides a clear framework.

Our prayer-life is very important during both good and bad times, in order to receive strength from the Lord. Also, prayer enables us to be a strong woman according to Provers 31.

A beautiful task for a woman of valor: the making of distinction and taking care to stay as clean as possible with a loving attitude. Wise lessons to our children!

A woman of valor gives her children space, but also sets clear boundaries.

When we are going to sleep it is important that we have peace and quiet in our soul. The Jewish tradition has provided us with spiritual preparation in order to have a good and peaceful sleep.