Mazal tov to Trilcat and family on the birth of a baby boy.Mazal tov to my brother-in-law and family on the birth of a baby boy. My 7-year-old is especially happy--the brit will allow him to miss a day of school.May you both have a lot of nachat (comfort) from all of your children. … [Read more...]
Archives for January 2009
10 Misperceptions about Breastfeeding a Baby
January 11, 2009 by
Check out the newest post in my series on breastfeeding at the environmental blog Green Prophet:10 Common Misperceptions about Breastfeeding Your Baby … [Read more...]
Thoughts on Face-Covering from Resident of Arab Emirates
January 8, 2009 by
"Autumn" left the following comment on the "Burka Wedding" post, in response to a comment by Ora:Ora wrote:"I think there's a big problem with covering the face. It's dehumanizing. I don't know what research, if any, has been done on the subject, but I would think that not seeing a someone's face … [Read more...]
Michael Pollan on Food Marketing Sheds Light on Baby Formula Discussion
January 7, 2009 by
An interview on Alternet with best-selling author Michael Pollan (In Defense of Food) ties in to our recent discussion on breastfeeding and formula marketing. Emphasis mine: Michael Pollan (MP): I remember my mother dutifully giving us all margarine instead of butter. She would say, "Some day … [Read more...]
A Peek at the Inbox of an Influential Blogger with A Loyal Following
January 7, 2009 by
Lishevita of Israeli Sababa told me that she gets a lot of hate mail. (You can now go and leave her a friendly comment.) I don't believe I've gotten even one such letter, unless you count the email and comments from Megeirot followers. But in the interest of light-hearted distraction, I'll share … [Read more...]
Pictures of Israeli Soldiers Treating Palestinian Weapon Smugglers
January 5, 2009 by
I received these pictures today along with the Hebrew text below. For redistribution to all: Pictures of Israeli soldiers rescuing Palestinians from a tunnel (used for smuggling weapons) in Gaza. In the most moral army in the world, instead of blowing up the tunnel, they [the soldiers] rescue … [Read more...]
Links on Dahari, Carnivals
January 4, 2009 by
Links:Sylvia Dahari of Megeirot is interviewed by Tamar Rotem of Haaretz. Hat tip: Reader DS.Ima on the Bima hosts Haveil Havalim #199, with lots of links about the war in Gaza and other Jewish and Israeli news.Leora hosted the Kosher Cooking Carnival. … [Read more...]
Brother-in-law quoted in WSJ and a family party game
January 2, 2009 by
My brother-in-law wrote his report about our annual Chanukah party here. He has to be nice, because he knows I read his blog. (I even send him the occasional unsolicited suggestion.) It was my idea to blog about the dancing on the side of the road.Aaron was quoted today in the Wall Street Journal, … [Read more...]
Book Review: Through the Narrow Gate by Karen Armstrong
January 2, 2009 by
Karen Armstrong attended a convent school in England. A scholarly, introspective child, her feelings of social isolation and an overwhelming desire to feel close to God led her to join an austere order as a postulant against her parents' wishes. She was seventeen. In Through the Narrow Gate: A … [Read more...]
Central Area Instructed to Prepare Shelters (awaiting confirmation)
January 1, 2009 by
Update: I'm still waiting for confirmation of this story. I haven't heard of a public announcement by the Homefront Command.Breaking news via Jameel:Update: There was no announcement about this on the 3:00 news.2:04 PM IDF Homefront Command starts to distribute emergency directions for Rocket … [Read more...]
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