A big thank-you to Jameel at the Muqata for his ringing endorsement of Underfrog's blog A Mother in Israel for Best Middle East or Africa Blog -- 2007 Weblog Award (polls close at 5 PM EST November 8).Treppenwitz may have a "total disregard for accolades and recognition," but some of us need all the … [Read more...]
An Onslaught of Alonim
November 6, 2007 by
To find out about life in the Haredi world, check out the pashkvilim (wall posters) in Jerusalem or Bnei Brak. There will be one protesting any trend potentially threatening to the haredi way of life. But if the religious Zionist community interests you, go to your local synagogue on Friday … [Read more...]
Haveil Havalim #139: Chayei Sarah edition
November 3, 2007 by
Welcome to the November 4, 2007, 139th edition of Haveil Havalim, the Jewish and Israel Blog Carnival. Thanks to everyone who sent in posts. Special thanks to Soccer Dad for suggesting posts and for providing loads of technical support. I set a limit of three posts for any one blogger. Mazal … [Read more...]
How did that happen? I’m a Weblog Finalist!
November 1, 2007 by
I nominated myself for a Weblog award. I was just following instructions; the website said not to be shy. Anyway, Soccer Dad informed me that A Mother in Israel is one of ten finalists in the category of Middle Eastern and African blogs. My kids said it's not such a big deal because how many English … [Read more...]
Growing up in the middle
November 1, 2007 by
Yesterday I found a blog called Musings from a Square Peg. From the introduction:Recently I have begun questioning my assumptions and wondering if I should be Orthodox – and if so, what stripe. My parents, Jewish educators both, managed to imbue their children with their passion for Judaism. I feel … [Read more...]
"No Market for Used Teenagers"
October 27, 2007 by
I was surfing mommy-blogs last week when I spotted Around the Island, by an American-Israeli mother of two. (You'll have to visit to understand the title.) When the blogger, Robin, commented on my blog I recognized her email--we'd had an exchange about formula advertising that very morning. I've … [Read more...]
Entertaining Obituaries and Yated Neeman Safety Warnings
October 24, 2007 by
I've been reading Marilyn Johnson's book "The Dead Beat" about obituaries and obituary writing. Apparently newspapers pride themselves on their obits, and the best writers even have fans. You would expect a book like that to be incredibly entertaining, but I couldn't finish it. I think the author … [Read more...]
A Trip to the Shmitta Store
October 17, 2007 by
Mo'ah kemo Efro'ah has been nudging me to do a post on shopping during shmitta. So on my last trip to the "shmitta store" catering to the religious public, I brought my camera. I can't possibly explain all of the political, religious, economic, and practical implications of this mitzvah; check out … [Read more...]
Author Henkin: “My Wife Is Not a JAP”
October 16, 2007 by
Josh Henkin, guest-blogging on Jewess about his new book Matrimony: I dated non-Jews over the years, but most of my serious relationships were with Jewish women, and the woman I married is Jewish. She fits none of the stereotypes of the Jewish woman—she’s not a Jewish American Princess, nor is she … [Read more...]
Six weeks late: Shalom Kitah Aleph
October 15, 2007 by
My son Y, 6, adjusted easily to kindergarten (gan hova) last September, and loved every minute. When I asked the ganenet (teacher) whether he was prepared for first grade, she dismissed the question with a wave of her hand. I see Y as the most even-tempered and least complicated of my children (not … [Read more...]
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