My wife Jody has been in the States for the last two weeks to celebrate her father’s 70th birthday, leaving me a “single parent” back in Israel. I’m pretty good at handling the day-to-day activities at home, taking care of the kids, keeping the house running. Except in one area. The kitchen. Frankly, I’m a total nincompoop when it comes to cooking. I imagine that if I lived alone with no family, I’d be the take out ...
Thoughts on a t.v. show that focuses on ONE aspect of the show that might be of some interest to people. Not indicative of the writer's support of the entire lifestyle represented in the show. ...
The following is a letter to the editor of an imaginary paper that would only be read by people who understand that I mean well, and who know that I write this as a humble teacher moved to teach: Dear Editor: If a friend of yours confided that she had several relationships with men all of whom abused her; you would offer that while one abusive relationship can happen by ...
Happy Chanukah!! It is really such a delight to walk down the streets in Israel and see all the lit menorot that the municipality puts up. There are shining chanukiot on the street lights and Chabad has put up their menorah sans fire truck in the center of town. The chanukah cheer is further reinforced by the amount of sufganiyot consumed. For some reason these fried doughnuts bring a joy and happiness that surpass all other ...
According to CNN.com, which did extensive exit polling thoughout the day yesterday, American Jews overwhelmingly supported Barack Obama over John McCain. Jews, which make up but 2% of the American population, voted 78%-21% in favor of Obama, which is the highest percentage among all religions. Overall, Obama received over 63 million votes, or about 52% of the popular vote, to go with 349 electoral votes. McCain received about 55.8 million votes, around ...
As the final days of Succot (The Jewish Holiday of huts) rapidly approach I came to thinking about the different Succahs I have eaten in this year. Some were made of wood, or plastic, or PVC piping, or fiberglass, or popped up. Some had bamboo rods, or mats, or leaves and cut shrubbery. Some had heavy duty work room lighting, or x-mas tree lighting, or rope lighting, or high bears, or low ...
I just got an email from the editors of Jewish Living Magazine who are, as of today, suspending publication after five issues. Here is the letter I received: Dear subscribers, colleagues and friends of Jewish Living, After an extremely successful launch and five well-received issues Jewish Living will suspend publication as of today. Launched in November 2007 and named one of the top launches of the year by Media Industry News (min), Jewish Living was already making headlines ...
I am going to institute an Israel idiosyncrasy -Ism (the triple "I") to my column because.. well why not? Banks charge you for taking out your own money. ... I know!! They charge you when you want you to use your credit card. They charge you when you want to open other savings account. I'm not sure people ever explained to them how banks work.. they are to provide a service, not make money. Maybe I'm ...
An Arab terrorist decided to drive his car into a group of soldiers tonight. I had been close to that location earlier tonight. Although, I probably wouldn't have been at the specific spot; I can't help but think what would have happened if I was. Why can't they stop? I feel such a deep sadness for people who have no other reason to live than to take others' lives. I don't want to postulate but how ...
"Welcome to Israel." No, I'm not being redundant. This is what I hear every day, many times a day. The thing is, people aren't saying it in a friendly, warm way, but rather in a sarcastic, cynical way. For example, if your apartment has bugs in it --"Welcome to Israel." If workers do a shoddy job for you but say it's the best -- "Welcome to Israel." If you stand in line for hours -- "Welcome ...
