Much has been written about the various panels and speakers; for reports check the Israeli bloggers on my sidebar.Zavi Apfelbaum of the Israeli foreign ministry mentioned Ireland as a country that had recently invested in a "brand." The Orthodox wedding I attended last week featured Irish music and … [Read more...]
Update on Keren case: Children to testify today
August 24, 2008 by
Thanks to Rafi for sending me this blurb from 24 Dakot, a local offshoot of Yediot.The sensationalist headline reads:Today: The Children against "Mother Taliban"Four of 12 children of the Beit Shemesh woman nicknamed "Mother Taliban" are expected to testify today at the trial in which she is accused … [Read more...]
Selected Conversations from the NBN Conference
August 22, 2008 by
[General impressions on the NBN Convention will have to wait for another post.]Rachel Yechezkel and I had planned to travel together, then agreed to try and meet at the Jerusalem Central Bus Station. Despite my bus running 45 minutes late and "resting" on the side of the highway a few times, Rachel … [Read more...]
Haveil Havalim Tu Be-Av Edition
August 18, 2008 by
. . . over at The Rebbetzin's Husband. … [Read more...]
Misadventures in Communication
August 18, 2008 by
My father subscribes to my hometown's Jewish newspaper, which I enjoy reading when I visit. A recent edition featured an obituary for an old friend of my parents. I mentioned it to my father, who hadn't heard the news. He asked me to call the widower so that he could offer condolences. A call like … [Read more...]
(Mis)Adventures in International Travel: Back to NY
August 14, 2008 by
After Brookside Gardens we went to Max's, a kosher deli, for lunch. My brother hoped we could sit down, but my daughter (DiI) insisted we leave for the airport. I took the food, booster seats, strollers and children onto the Metro and said goodbye to my brother and nephew.At National the … [Read more...]
Women Wearing White: Kosher Cooking Carnival #33:
August 13, 2008 by
Leora posted the latest KCC at Here in HP. You'll find a wide variety of recipes and other food-related posts. … [Read more...]
Highlights of My Washington Trip
August 12, 2008 by
The nevertheless entertaining Tisha B'Av edition of Haveil Haveilim can be found over at Simply Jews.We finally arrived in Washington. Usually, by the time I arrive at my sister's house with my small children, the last thing I want to do is get on another plane. But I decided to be brave, and flying … [Read more...]
Tisha B’Av
August 8, 2008 by
May we all experience a peaceful Shabbat and an easy, meaningful fast. … [Read more...]
My new toy + Chickpea patties
August 8, 2008 by
Of the three suitcases I brought home from my trip, one was heavy with my latest kitchen gadget--a cast-iron griddle. (The guitar didn't arrive on time; it's a long story.) After getting the griddle home it had to be toveled (immersed in the ritual bath), dried carefully, scrubbed and dried again, … [Read more...]
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