Visitors to Israel are struck by the presence of the "street cats" who live comfortably among the urban population. But only Bnei Brak, Israel's most densely populated city, has the zchut or privilege of being home to a herd of wild goats. It started when my 12-year-old son told me that he sees … [Read more...]
Environmental Dissidence
February 13, 2009 by
My son's school has been emphasizing the importance of the environment. He insists on bringing his sandwich in a reusable container and refuses a recycled bread bag. And a few months ago the school hosted an event on environmental topics, including making crafts with recycled items and a discussion … [Read more...]
Graying Matters
February 10, 2009 by
Last week I sat in the hairdresser's chair when the next customer came in. She examined me closely, then moved behind me to get a better look from the back. "Michal," she said to the hairdresser, "How did you do that?" Michal didn't reply. I couldn't see her, but I'm pretty sure she smiled. "It's … [Read more...]
Breastfeeding: An Optimal Way to Space Babies
February 9, 2009 by
The September/October edition of New Beginnings, La Leche League International's magazine, contains an article by Sheila Kippley about her new book The Seven Standards of Ecological Breastfeeding: The Frequency Factor I recognize this approach is not for everyone. However, many couples wish to … [Read more...]
Grabbing the Chapper: A Model of Israeli Tolerance and Cooperation
February 9, 2009 by
With national elections around the corner it's easy to spot intolerance and discord among the Israeli population. Yet I recently discovered an unexpected model of coexistence and cooperation--the chapper. I used to take the bus to travel to Tel Aviv. I knew about the minivan companies that … [Read more...]
Ten Things You May Not Need to Buy if You Breastfeed Your Baby
February 8, 2009 by
This post originally appeared on Green Prophet, and is reprinted with permission. Click to view over 70 comments (Haloscan). A common misconception about breastfeeding and babies in general is that they require special equipment. But we already know on Green Prophet that a mom who buys less is … [Read more...]
Green links and the water shortage
January 25, 2009 by
Super Raizy hosts Haveil Havalim: The Super-Hero Edition of the Jewish-Israeli blog carnival.Ilana-Davita hosts the "Green" edition of the Kosher Cooking Carnival.Speaking of green, I ask whether whether a traditional eastern European diet is "kosher" for your health on the Israeli environmental … [Read more...]
Roundup of posts this week on A Mother in Israel
January 23, 2009 by
I've continued to update the list of injured soldiers and civilians. I hope that we can start removing names, instead of adding.A father's perspective: Ynet: Screaming babies ignored in Israeli maternity wards How do some Orthodox women decide what is okay to wear? Exclusive: Official Haredi Guide … [Read more...]
Exclusive: Official Haredi Guide to Modest Necklines
January 21, 2009 by
This document is entitled: "Common Pitfalls Regarding Necklines." At the bottom (cut off) it reads: These pages have been viewed by Rabbi Nissim Karelitz Shlit"a and Rabbi Moshe Shaul Klein Shlit"a from the rabbinic court of Rabbi Vozner Shlit"a.* You can see common Israeli neckline styles here. … [Read more...]
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