2009 June | A Mother in Israel

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June 28, 2009 · Filed under Israeli living

Summer Stock Sunday: Musings on a Bathing Suit

I wanted to write about my daughter’s new bathing suit for Robin’s Summer Stock Sunday, but couldn’t decide which angle to take. So I wrote up all of them.

I had fun shopping with my daughter, who needed clothes for a camping trip that is part of a counselors’ course. She also needed an outfit for my son’s bar mitzvah, and we agreed fairly easily. At least her shoes still fit her. [The comments on that old post are funny.]

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June 28, 2009 · Filed under my children

My New Blog: CookingManager.Com

Dear Readers,

I am excited to share my new blog, CookingManager.Com. Cooking Manager is about efficient cooking, a topic I’ve written about many times. It’s meant for people who are looking to cut cooking costs, save time, and learn how to cook more from scratch. I’m especially interested in helping readers who are learning how to manage a kitchen for the first time.

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June 26, 2009 · Filed under blogging

Three Years of Waiting: Gilad Shalit

Gilad Shalit

Update: This post was originally written in June and the situation remains the same. On August 26 we are having another Twitter campaign to call attention to Gilad Shalit’s 23rd birthday, his fourth in captivity.

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June 25, 2009 · Filed under Gilad Shalit

My Daughter Is a Bloodhound

I’ve written about my small daughter’s skill in locating missing objects. She also has a highly developed sense of smell. When we cuddle, she often lifts up my arm to sniff the deodorant. “I looove that smell!” she smiles.

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June 25, 2009 · Filed under my children

Two Performances

My son plays Jacob in a school dance, and a weird encounter at an outdoor cafe.
A few parents from each class presented a scene from Bereshit, and the children had to guess which scene it was. One group did the story of Abraham sending Hagar away, portraying Sarah as a jealous old hag and Hagar as a pitiful but beautiful young woman. We thought was totally inappropriate.

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June 24, 2009 · Filed under Israeli living

Free and Inexpensive Family Trips in Israel: Guest Post by Robin

Appolonia National Park, by Robin

Since Robin from Around the Island is always taking her family to interesting places, I invited her to share ideas for inexpensive summer activities.

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June 22, 2009 · Filed under Israeli living, family trips

Water Tax Begins July 1

It took long enough, but Israel is taking steps to combat the severe water shortage by imposing a tax on excess usage.

According to Ynet, the tax goes into effect on July 1. Update: The law hasn’t been passed, and there is a question about whether the tax will be retroactive.

Breastfeeding and Natural Contraception: Guest Post

In this guest post, women’s health educator Michal Schonbrun outlines common approaches toward fertility during breastfeeding, and criticizes reliance on LAM. For more information see her website, Poriut Tivit.