This thoughtful article by Rabbi Noah Arnow provides an interesting Hassidic interpretation of the priestly blessing, which is part of the traditional blessing over the children recited on Friday nights. Rabbi Arnow not only sees in these words all of the stages of parenting – from parents caring for babies through adults caring for elderly parents, but he also notes how each of these phases is reflected in the relationship between God and the Jewish people. Rabbi Arnow, rabbi of the Kol Rinah Conservative congregation in St. Louis, Missouri, shared this article on MyJewishLearning.com, an excellent resource about Judaism for people of all backgrounds.