In the Jerusalem Post Yehuda Mirsky asks "Where is the Tzniut?" Mirsky was among those who filed a petition with the High Court to prevent separate sidewalks for men and women in Mea Shearim during the Sukkot holiday. When he visited, secular security guards blocked women from entering the main … [Read more...]
Your Intrepid Fashion Reporter Discovers the “Aladdin”
October 10, 2010 by
"You really ought to take pictures of those women's outfits," said my husband. He was talking about the baggy pants of the religious women up at Nachal Hashofet during chol hamoed (the intermediate days of the Sukkot holiday). One reason most rabbis don't allow pants because they show the separation … [Read more...]
Being Polite Earns You More Money in Israel
October 2, 2010 by
The Israeli business magazine Globes reports on a connection between high salaries and politeness: Polite Israelis earn more A JIMS survey found no correlation between education and politeness. Yossi Nissan A survey conducted among Israelis ahead of Yom Kippur has found that politeness pays. … [Read more...]
Why I’m in Favor of “Breastfeeding” Breaks for Spanish Dads
October 1, 2010 by
Image via Wikipedia Ridiculous, right? According to an article on CNN, Spanish men will get breastfeeding leave equivalent to that of women: The European Union Court of Justice has ruled that working fathers in Spain have the same right to breastfeeding leave as do moms. Thursday's ruling … [Read more...]
Needed: Israeli Girl Baby Name Suggestions
September 30, 2010 by
Forum for Israeli Baby Name Help Received from reader Clara: I hope that you and your readers will be able to help me choose a Hebrew name for our daughter. We would like a name that wouldn't be out of place in either a secular or modern-orthodox context in Israel or North America. The … [Read more...]
Parshablog on “Levels” of Tzniut (Modesty)
September 26, 2010 by
This appeared on Rabbi Josh Waxman's site, Parshablog: Mother In Israel on a sign urging modest dress in Petach Tikvah, and why it bothers her. One misguided (IMHO) commenter advises: "Don’t feel threatened if you feel that you do your best in your modesty level (for the time being). It’s … [Read more...]
State of the House: Erev Sukkot 2010
September 22, 2010 by
This is what's happening chez Mom in Israel: Household laundry is finished. Floor is washed, even though we won't be eating inside. Soldier son #1 is being picked at train station with two dufflebags of laundry. He has to go to Zichron for the day on Tuesday, followed by an obligatory … [Read more...]
We’re All in the Same Boat: Yom Kippur in the Navy
September 21, 2010 by
This is a guest post by DR, the father who shared his son's experience during the Marmara incident: Exclusive Account of Gaza Flotilla Violence. We're All in the Same Boat: Yom Kippur in the Navy A large proportion of commanders in the IDF are religiously observant, and the numbers are growing. … [Read more...]
Guest Post: Easy and Inspiring Sukkah Decorations
September 20, 2010 by
Wondering how you are going to decorate your sukkah*? Your worries are over! Please welcome Mara Strom of Kosher on a Budget for today's guest post on Sukkah crafts. And be sure to check out her site. I love Sukkot. Really, truly love it! I love watching my husband and sons build our … [Read more...]
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