Yosefa writes: I've been reading your old posts under the "olim" (immigrants) section [in my new menu at the top of the page]. I was thinking about the ganenet (preschool teacher) saving NIS 800 a month. Maybe she should have used it to buy higher quality food. At both my kids' schools, they … [Read more...]
Sad News
April 25, 2010 by
I just learned that Helene, a frequent commenter on a Mother in Israel, died last week in California after a long fight with cancer. I didn't know her well, but always enjoyed Helene's spicy comments about the joys and benefits of breastfeeding, cooking, and homeschooling. She loved Judaism and was … [Read more...]
What Plotlines Do You Avoid in Novels?
April 22, 2010 by
Cover of The Lost Mother Gretchen Rubin writes about admitting to herself that she doesn't like books where a character is falsely accused of a crime. One of the key tools for a happiness project, I’ve discovered, is mindfulness. Which is unfortunate, because I’m a very unmindful person. (Take … [Read more...]
Seminar for Bloggers, Journalists, Writers and Web Publishers
April 21, 2010 by
An Amophora Events seminar May 26 for serious bloggers, journalists and Web publishers With speakers Karin Kloosterman, editor of Green Prophet The Ethical Line Between Blogging And Journalism Eran Davidov of Israel Catalog Nice Blog But Are You Making Any Money? Join two of … [Read more...]
Sending a Child to a School Where She’s Not Wanted
April 19, 2010 by
Rafi left the following comment on the story of the principal from Beit Shemesh who threatened a student with social isolation: It is sad that this is happening, and I don't understand why the parents insist on sending the kid to this school that doesn't want her. Whatever the reason is, right or … [Read more...]
Principal Threatens Student with Social Isolation
April 16, 2010 by
(This is a similar, but different case than the more highly publicized Emanuel case. That one made it to court.) When Israeli parents in the religious system talk about school choice, they say they want education according to their religious standards. But in every conflict, you find that the main … [Read more...]
More Popular Israeli Baby Names (April 2010)
April 14, 2010 by
Image by Odalaigh via Flickr Expectant parents from overseas, looking for information about Hebrew baby names, often visit this site. Here are recent comments on Popular Israeli Names for Girls: Update: I've opened a Forum for Israeli Baby Name Help Due Soon in Canada: We're thinking about … [Read more...]
Wedding Planning Tips
April 13, 2010 by
Image by BijanTwisty via Flickr This is Part IX of my series on Marriage in the Religious Zionist community in Israel. Part I: Dating Readiness, Part II: Meeting the One, Part III: Genetic Testing, Part IV: Dating Venues, Part V: Shidduch Crisis?, VI: Internet Dating, VII: Paying the … [Read more...]
Interesting Posts #4: Visitation Rights, Breastfeeding Costs and More
April 13, 2010 by
Do you like my daughter's picture? We followed an easy finger-painting technique from the Usborne Book of Art Skills. Frume Sarah has Haveil Havalim up at her place. Here's a beautiful photo presentation of Jewish life in Poland in the 1920's. The LA Times has a heart-wrenching story about … [Read more...]
The Story of the Treblinka Extermination Camp
April 11, 2010 by
Image by EagleXDV via Flickr Tonight and tomorrow, we observe Holocaust Remembrance Day. When Jacob Richman sent me his list of Holocaust educational sites I was stimulated to learn more about Treblinka, the extermination camp where my father's mother, father, sister and brother were … [Read more...]
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