Monthly Archives: September 2007

The five senses of Sukkot.

Sukkot gets a bad rap.  It’s tough because it comes right after the High Holies of Rosh Hashana and Yom Kippur, so people get sick of the physical aspects of the season, eating feasts and lying low. But Sukkot has … Continue reading

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Gmar chatima tova.

Yom Kippur starts in a few hours; ideally I wouldn’t be lounging around and writing this, but nothing is ideal. I’ll go start mincha (afternoon prayers) in a few… Mincha of erev Yom Kippur is my favorite prayer of the … Continue reading

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Learn to read in Hebrew for free.

I just came across the website of the National Jewish Outreach Program, which I’ve never heard of before. It seems like a great resource though, for North American Jews who want to become more affiliated and educated in their Judaism. … Continue reading

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Celebrate 5768 with some more fruit.

You know the drill. And here is an obligational photo of fruits, somehow associated with completing one year and bringing in the new one: ————————— Brought to you by… Do you love eating food? If you love tasting, cooking and … Continue reading

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Aliyah Reason #243: Kosher Ikea.

You know you’re getting old when you’re perfectly happy spending your birthday at Ikea with your husband and mother. Ikea in Israel (currently located in Netanya, but coming soon to a Rechovot lot near you) is… pretty much the same … Continue reading

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People-watching in a mirror.

Waiting for my mom at the airport this morning, I got to engage in the curious ritual that is people-watching. Airport arrival halls are the best places to people-watch. This pre-holiday Friday morning was even more interesting. One family particularly … Continue reading

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Overheard in the (Jerusalem) office.

At the start of the new year, perhaps it is important to take Redemption very seriously, especially on lunch breaks in the office: Me: “I haven’t been to the Old City in so long. Man, I haven’t been to the … Continue reading

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