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  don't look directly at this picture All of my favorite Jewish rituals involve observing and/or connecting more closely with the natural world. Waiting for the sun to set to light candles, eating and sleeping lying outside for a little while in the sukkah, throwing bread into a river on Rosh Hashanah….all of these practices seem…

My blog has been up and running for a little less than two weeks. I’ve had over 600 views, and an average of 60 odd hits a day. Here’s my first attempt to find out who, besides my mother, is reading. Seriously, am I related to all of you? So, it’s time for a poll. If…

  I actually can say no to this face 3 year old with an armful of dolls: Can you pretend to be Olivia’s mommy? Me: Not right now, honey, I’m really busy. 3 year old: Can you pretend to be Dorothy’s mommy? Me: I’m sorry, honey, but I’m making dinner. 3 year old: Can you…

  The kids were not drinking beer Last year, when John McCain was in Israel, he described Purim as “their version of Halloween here.” It’s not as bad a gaffe as, say, choosing Sarah Palin for VP, but he’s pretty far off the mark.   Tonight, we were sharing a Purim seudah with another family…
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