Better late than never. Even though Simchat Torah is a holiday in its own right, we tend to think of it as the eighth day of Sukkot. Preparing for one day of Simchat Torah is easy, especially when it falls on a weekday and cooking is allowed. On Friday we did laundry, put away most of the … [Read more...]
Seven things about Sukkot
September 29, 2007 by
I've adapted this idea from an earlier meme called "Eight things about me." (A meme is a cross between a chain letter and a themed blog post.) I changed the number to seven, in honor of the seven days of Sukkot (Tabernacles festival).My husband likes to quote the midrash where one of the nations … [Read more...]
Blogging "Al het"
September 20, 2007 by
For the posts I planned to write, and the series I didn't finish.For not updating the blogroll regularly.For comments and emails ignored, and worthy causes unpromoted.For failing to visit and comment on others' blogs.For failing to publicize Jblog carnivals regularly.For failing to link to other … [Read more...]
A Radical Ruling: Breastfeeding and Fasting on Yom Kippur
September 19, 2007 by
Also see: Resources on Fasting During Pregnancy Our rabbi made an amazing statement this past Shabbat: Pregnant women and nursing mothers whose babies are solely dependent on their mothers' milk (including babies who take a small amount of solids, generally until 8 or 9 months) must not fast on … [Read more...]
The Truth about Nursing in the Ezrat Nashim
September 18, 2007 by
Which of the following situations is disturbing, distracting, or inappropriate in shul? Cracking open a bag of Bamba for a toddler, who proceeds to distribute the contents around the shul Hansel and Gretel style. Shoving chairs right and left while pushing a monster stroller through the … [Read more...]
Nursing in the Negev, or Nursing in the toilet?
September 16, 2007 by
When I received an email from a distressed mother, criticized for nursing in shul, I assumed she lived in the US. Israelis tend to respect nursing mothers. But when I asked for permission to post, the mother said I should call her "Nursing in the Negev." Nursing in the Negev (NN) brought her baby … [Read more...]
Guest Post: Did the Tooth Fairy Come Yet?
September 5, 2007 by
Please welcome my 13yo daughter's first ever guest post. She took the pictures too.My little brother's tooth finally fell out today. I made him a box to put it in, which was supposed to be an envelope, except I forgot how to make them. I still remember some of my teeth that fell out. I was told, … [Read more...]
Marketing to First Graders
September 5, 2007 by
I just spent ten minutes explaining to my son that we are not interested in a children's magazine despite all the stories, puzzles and games it contains. He was shown a copy in class, and brought home an envelope. Direct marketing to first graders is assur (prohibited) in my book. I don't care how … [Read more...]
The New School Year and What I’m Not Blogging About
September 2, 2007 by
I won't be blogging about: My conversation with the principal about the school supply list. After she asked me twice whether I have a baaya kalkalit (financial issue) I said that I have permission to complain about unnecessary expenses even if I'm not desperate enough to ask for a … [Read more...]
School Supply Survival Guide
August 28, 2007 by
How can six-year-olds can keep track of all this stuff? (Of course I know the answer.) For first-grade in Israel you need the discipline of a first-year recruit.School supply list:Ten 40-page notebooks "esser shurot" (10 lines), a math notebook, and ten plastic covers (not eleven?) If you can find … [Read more...]
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