Ilana-Davita interviewed me at her blog, as part of a series on Israeli bloggers. At least one reader caught my name in the current issue of Parents Magazine in an article on parenting around the world. Thank you to the many readers who contributed to the lively discussion on What Defines … [Read more...]
Orthodox Girls and Eating Disorders
May 28, 2010 by
The Washington Times published an article on eating disorders in the Orthodox Jewish community. Julia Duin writes: Staff members at Renfrew, where 12 percent of the patients are Jewish, said they noticed an uptick in Orthodox clients in recent years. The main pressure, they said, is on the … [Read more...]
Are Cribs a Safe Place for Babies?
May 24, 2010 by
During our discussion on the safety of co-sleeping, I pointed out that cribs carry risks as well. They are constantly being recalled. I'm not saying that putting a baby to sleep in a crib is riskier than co-sleeping. So much depends on the situation. Also, it's hard to gather accurate statistics, … [Read more...]
Beware Counterfeit Ten-Shekel Coins
May 18, 2010 by
These pictures of real and counterfeit Israeli 10-Shekel coins were taken by Meir Sapir in 2003. Many counterfeit coins are still in circulation. Can you tell which ones are fake? Image source: WBCC Answer: The coins on the left are counterfeit. They weigh less (@morgetz said on Twitter … [Read more...]
Microwave Cheese Cake
May 17, 2010 by
I like Shavuot (Pentecost), especially once I figured out that I don't have to make every dairy dish ever conceived. After all, it's only for one day. Shavuot commemorates the receiving of the Torah at Mount Sinai. One reason for serving dairy is that the Torah is compared to milk. Mother's milk is … [Read more...]
Happy Jerusalem Day
May 12, 2010 by
Today marks the 43rd anniversary of the reunification of Jerusalem during the Six-Day War. The last verse of this song was added by the song's author Naomi Shemer to mark the first time since 1948 that Jews could visit the remains of the Holy Temple in the Old City of Jerusalem. In this version … [Read more...]
The Worm in the Avocado
May 9, 2010 by
What's worse than finding a worm in your apple? Finding a worm in your avocado. According to the rabbinate avocados can be considered free of insect infestation, with the caveat that extremely ripe ones should be checked. Avocados generally top the list of foods that are low in pesticides. While … [Read more...]
Should Co-Sleeping Be Outlawed?
May 4, 2010 by
Milwaukee wants to make bed-sharing illegal. This report looks at this complex reasons for and factors. According to this report, every case of a baby dying in bed in Milwaukee in the last year and a half had one common factor. Can you guess which one? Adult Drinking Other Children in … [Read more...]
Willl Lag Baomer Get Rained Out? Too Bad, That
April 30, 2010 by
For the first time that I can recall, Lag Baomer might get rained out. Jews pray for rain immediately after Sukkot in the fall. On Sukkot we eat outside in booths covered with branches, so we need it to stay dry. On the first day of Passover, we stop asking for rain and request dew instead. Just … [Read more...]
Interesting Posts #5: Urban Policy, Burkas, Broken Families, Dieting
April 28, 2010 by
I woke up this morning to find out I'm a wise, urban policy analyst. Haveil Havalim is up at Elisson. Last week's is over at Snoopy. A proposed law forbidding full body and face covering: Rejecting the Burka If you're on Facebook, please join my new fan page. Leora will hosting the … [Read more...]
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