I’ll be hosting the Kosher Cooking Carnival this month. But since it won’t appear until after the holiday, I selected a few posts for those who haven’t decided what to cook yet.
Read more on Preview of Kosher Cooking Carnival–Passover Recipes…
Those of us who have made aliyah to Israel from western countries experience both a sense of loss and a huge cultural adjustment. In a guest post at An Englishman in New Jersey, I talk about the things that helped me feel at home.
This morning on Channel Two radio show Seder Hayom, host Keren Neubach interviewed Meital, 19-year-old mother of a four-month-old baby called Amitai. Amitai was born while the mother was doing basic training in the Israeli army. Meital had no idea she was pregnant, and none of the army’s doctors considered the possibility despite Meital’s many medical complaints. She was already pregnant when she began her service.
Read more on Soldier Gives Birth, No One Detects Pregnancy (Including Her)…
Our friend Hagay Amir, an orthopedic surgeon, was instrumental in replacing an arm lost by an IDF soldier with a state-of-the-art “bionic arm.“
Haveil havalim is up at The Real Shaliach.
The above sign is one of my favorites. Located near the elevator door at the Avnet Mall in Petach Tikva, it reads, “When the elevator is broken, use the stairs.” In case you still don’t know what to do, a helpful graphic is provided.
For an updated list for 2010, see Easy Costume Ideas.
Reiza, who is pregnant and due right around Purim, tweeted that she hasn’t thought about Purim costumes yet for her three kids. I always find it hard to come up with easy, inexpensive costumes. After Purim, of course, I have dozens of ideas. Reiza wrote, “Costumes should be eco-friendly (aka cheap).”
Mimi of Israeli Kitchen challenges readers to A Week without Shopping.
Sarah hosts the Jewish/Israeli blog carnival Haveil Havalim, from Down Under.
And Trilcat updates us on her baby’s surgery.
Tonight we begin the joyous Jewish month of Adar, during which Jews celebrate Purim to commemorate the victory described in the Book of Esther. It’s also the first anniversary of the terrorist murder of eight young yeshiva students during such a celebration. Read here about one unusual remembrance. May their memories be for a blessing.
Read more on “A Week with No Shopping” Challenge, Haveil Havalim, and More…
Via Rafi at Life in Israel.
I sometimes like to post emails that get sent out to the local community email list [Ramat Beit Shemesh] that I get a kick out of… This one was sent yesterday to the local list… and I get a kick out of it…
Read more on An Uninspiring Letter to the Women of Ramat Beit Shemesh…
Moving to a new blog platform is a lot like moving house. The preparation seems overwhelming, and once you get in you realize you need more repairs than you thought. And then it takes a while to adjust to a new layout and find everything you need.
Leora posts a stunning Haveil Havalim, the Lots to Read Edition.
February JPix was bravely hosted by Ilana-Davita, showing early influence of Leora.
Go over and wish Hadassah Sabo Mazal Tov on her wedding today.
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