Today, as in biblical times, the family is the central unit ofJewish life. From the pages of Hadassah Magazines popular"Parenting" column come fifty-seven thoughtful, humorous,provocative, and comforting essays that gently guide Iewishmothers and fathers through the joys and trials of raisingchildren in a complex, modern world while trying to maintain and preserve cherished family traditions. A remarkablywide range of important topics are discussed, including:- Deciding to have children- Choosing schools, camps and day-care centers- Teaching your child Jewish civic responsibility- Discussing Torah around the dinner table-Talking to children about serious subjects suchas God, death, child abuse, the Holocaust and Antisemitism- Divorce, single parenting and intermarriage- Using television as a tool for Jewish education.