Treppenwitz posts about the common Hebrew expression used by parents when kids have minor scrapes:"Lo kara kloom," or "It's nothing." Since his blog decided to eat up my comments, I'm responding here."Lo kara kloom" is a way of comforting a child and sending him the messsage that everything is okay. … [Read more...]
Eight things about my visit to NY
July 29, 2007 by
Mama tagged me for the eight things meme. Even though I did it already and I'm still too jet-lagged to blog properly, below is a variation.I flew through Frankfurt (a decrepit airport, similar to Ben Gurion before they rebuilt it). When my 3.5yo heard that we were flying toward Germany, she … [Read more...]
Hiding mental illness for purposes of shidduchim
July 18, 2007 by
I have copied an excerpt of a letter to Rebbetzin Esther Jungreis. See the link for the entire question; she doesn't seem to have responded yet. . . . Now, here is our dilemma: Are we obligated to tell the shadchan, the girl and her family? My husband and I are conflicted. I say “yes”, but he … [Read more...]
Rosh Chodesh Av: Kosher Cooking Carnival # 20
July 16, 2007 by
Blog Carnivalkosher cooking carnivalarchives | submit post Welcome to the July 16, 2007, 20th edition of the Kosher Cooking Carnival! When I suggested this date to Batya, I didn't realize that it fell on the first day of the Hebrew month of Av. According to the mishnah, "Mishenichnas Av … [Read more...]
Finally, Eight Things about Me
July 12, 2007 by
I can't even remember who tagged me anymore, but thanks to whoever it was! I see that Aidel Maidel tagged me again. Okay, I just checked and Frumhouse taged me first, some time in June.I used to be great at Jewish geography. Give me a US or Canadian city, and I could come up with a few names of Jews … [Read more...]
Which Number Baby Is the Easiest?
July 11, 2007 by
Occasionally you will hear a discussion among mothers about which number baby is a bigger adjustment. Typical answers: The first, because you are new to motherhood. The second, because you must balance the needs of two. The third, because you only have two hands, or because the children … [Read more...]
Tips for Planning a Cooperative Playgroup or Camp
July 4, 2007 by
Since Sephardi Lady commented that she was hoping to start a playgroup, I thought I would share some experience. I've helped organize many different types of playgroups throughout my mothering career. The first thing to remember is that it's all about convenience. Each mother (or father) wants … [Read more...]
Parsha Post–Korach
June 15, 2007 by
Rebecca of Jewess asked me to write a dvar Torah with a feminine twist. You can check it out here. … [Read more...]
Twelve things I love about Israel
June 5, 2007 by
In honor of the parsha, Shelach, where only two of the twelve spies sent by Moses refrain from saying bad things about the Land of Israel. I should be working on the parsha shiur (class on the Torah portion) I have to give instead, but here goes. The holidays, where everyone is on the same … [Read more...]
A Cooking Legacy
May 28, 2007 by
While in college, my friend Tzippy and her family generously hosted me for many a Shabbat and Yom Tov. Tzippy's mother didn't expect her to help in the kitchen; she told her that she would have plenty of time later, and now she should study and have fun. The mother was right; Tzippy did get married … [Read more...]
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