Monthly Archives: January 2009

Birthing in Jerusalem hopsitals.

Posted on January 26, 2009 by elie

As my third trimester quickly approaches, I’ve been getting serious about touring and registering at hospitals, considering alternative birthing options and doing the doula dance.  Yep, this is the ‘bureaucratic’ and technical aspect of being pregnant.  In the last month … Continue reading →

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Sorry in advance, Jewish baby.

Posted on January 25, 2009 by elie

Me: check this out… “As the fetus reacts to sounds, its pulse increases. Your baby will even move in rhythm to music.” we’ll see if it has two left feet like it’s momma Husband: funky Husband: but it is jewish… … Continue reading →

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Underground Israel.

Posted on January 22, 2009 by elie

Cute tourist attraction for kids… or even adults who miss going on school field trips. We’ve been there twice now in both formats (which, admittedly, is enough). The stalactite cave at Avshalom Reserve, or Soreq Cave, is located right outside … Continue reading →

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A day for (small-town) democracy.

Posted on January 20, 2009 by elie

It’s a day for democracy everywhere, isn’t it? I know what you think I mean, but actually I’m talking about the Matte Yehuda Regional Council and Tzur Hadassah local council elections held today.  Who knew that such a little town … Continue reading →

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To the pain.

Posted on January 19, 2009 by elie

It’s been six months… do you know where your gall bladder is? These days, I’m nostalgic for the time in my life when I didn’t think the gall bladder was a real organ, just a body part for use in a … Continue reading →

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Tracking Jerusalem.

Posted on January 19, 2009 by elie

The light rail project for Jerusalem has been underway for some time, as anyone who has been through town lately can attest. I rarely go to town anymore; last night was the first time in a while, long enough for me … Continue reading →

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Baby has its uses.

Posted on January 18, 2009 by elie

In the last couple days, a blast from the dramatic past and I came into fairly close contact in yet a very distant manner. I realize how frustratingly vague that sounds, and I don’t care much to expand.  But what … Continue reading →

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