A Different Kind of Father’s Day Reflection

by Rabbi Noam Raucher, MA.ed

Father’s Day can stir up a wide range of emotions—pride, gratitude, regret, grief, even longing. It’s more than a celebration; it’s a mirror. That’s why we created Fatherhood, Rewritten: A Reflective Guide for Men.” 

It’s a simple, thoughtfully designed journal filled with powerful questions for men to reflect on:

  • the kind of fathers they want to be,
  • the relationships they had (or didn’t have) with their own fathers,
  • and how they want to be seen and honored as fathers today.

This isn’t about clichés or neckties. It’s about healing, growth, and legacy. For additional Father’s Day resources, see these options from USCJ’s Exploring Judaism. Download the journal and take a few moments this Father’s Day to reflect with intention: 

👉Fatherhood, Rewritten: A Reflective Guide for Men 

For additional Father’s Day resources, see these options from USCJ’s Exploring Judaism:

🍼 A new father reflects on how Jewish tradition, responsibility, and daily life shape his evolving identity as “Abba”.

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A deep dive into one of the most difficult parent-child stories in the Torah and what it means for modern families.

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A father shares the heartbreak of watching his child fear for her safety and hold joy alongside trauma.

👑Rethinking High Holiday metaphors to see new ways to connect with God — especially if your own fatherhood story is complex.

📜 From halakhah to midrash, how Judaism makes the case that honoring your parents is a sacred (if sometimes difficult) act.