I have never felt completely comfortable in our synagogue. We fall within the norm for age and religious level, and even our large family is not unusual. But we are the only native English speakers, and most families send to a different elementary school. Sometimes I speak to a few of the women … [Read more...]
"Srugim" Review
June 25, 2008 by
Thanks to Jameel, I was able to watch the new drama "Srugim," about life among modern Orthodox singles in Jerusalem. It was fun. In one scene at Friday night dinner, the men argue over who should make kiddush until one of the women takes the becher and says it herself. After one of the men makes a … [Read more...]
Helping the Blind Cross
May 18, 2008 by
No, our car isn't fixed yet; they told us that they hope to hear some word about the part tomorrow. It's been three weeks. I took my 4yo into town on the bus to run a few errands, and we noticed something new: Now our town does not have a reputation for being progressive but these little … [Read more...]
Between Two and Four
March 18, 2008 by
What is the number one obstacle to remaining sane while raising small children in Israel? No, it’s not the cost of your child’s birthday party in gan.Shhh--I'm talking about the afternoon quiet hours. Ask any immigrant mother how she first learned about the rule requiring quiet between two and … [Read more...]
Our English Story Hour
March 11, 2008 by
My town doesn't attract a large number of new English-speaking olim, having been eclipsed by Raanana, distant Beit Shemesh and Modiin. But we now have a new attraction--an English story hour.Our group consists of six or seven families. Some I knew before, and the rest met through our community's … [Read more...]
Telemarketing in Israel
November 27, 2006 by
Just about every day we get unsolicited calls falling into three categories: telemarketers, surveys, and charitable organizations. I have found that the best way to get rid of telemarketers is not to give them a chance to talk. One of my children once asked me, "Why do you always say, 'Lo … [Read more...]
Does Israel Support Family Values?
September 9, 2006 by 4 Comments
Saul Singer, in his column in Friday's Jerusalem Post Magazine, maintains that Israel is a family-friendly country. His proof is that the birth-rate among upper-middle-class Israelis, including secular Jews, is much higher than in any other developed country. THERE IS little point in lecturing … [Read more...]
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