Month: July 2013

  • Fifty-Two Frames: Jack

    Week 30: Jack Jack and Jill went up a hill To kiss; Jill was letting Jack and Jill found such a thrill That now there is a wedding

  • Super quick Nutella cupcakes

    Inspired by Pamela’s promises of how easy it would be, we tried out these Nutella cupcakes to celebrate abba’s unbirthday. (Kids + easy cupcake recipe + abba not home = it’s abba’s birthday!) Essentially Nutella replaces a boxed brownie mix, except slightly cheaper and more Nutella-y. Super simple instructions: 10 tablespoons of flour 2 eggs…

  • Fifty-Two Frames: Anthropormorphism

    Happy Tu B’Av. Week 29: Anthropormorphism “To expect to be kissed having bad breath is the secret of a fool.”  ― Dejan Stojanovic

  • The first death conversation.

    I’d been waiting for Koala to bring up E’s dad.

  • A different time, a different line.

    That first year I interned at my first paper, there was a day that always stuck with me for some reason, even after I quit journalism. We were sitting around the conference table, a bunch of us young students, listening to our seasoned head editor. She was talking emphatically about the Line. That included photos…

  • A 2-year-old’s perspective on Tisha B’Av

    “Did you make this Beit HaMikdash today?” “Yeah.” “Is it burning, is there so much fire?” “Yeah… …fireman come… put water… pssssshhhhhhhhh…” Perhaps my 2-year-old has more wisdom about the Messiah than any of us could dream of, or she has a vast knowledge of history and the fire fighting capabilities of warring nations, but really,…

  • Fifty-Two Frames: Frozen in Time

    A chance shot on the morning of a camp costume party. A tiny moment that speaks volumes. Photography really is amazing… Week 28: Frozen in Time Even Superman needs a dad hug before starting his day.

  • Try Tzur Hadassah for yourself: live band, standup comedy, good food & us locals

    Throughout the year, I get more than a few people emailing me: So what’s Tzur Hadassah like? Is it an evil settlement? Are there schools there? Wait, so is the mikvah controversy not over? Is it true Tzur Hadassah will become a part of Beitar Illit in 5 years? Is that empty store slated to be…

  • Life lately.

    Enjoying the summer blooms. Soaring through the superhero phase. Ate through a 2-week baking craze. Acknowledged July 4th in Jerusalem, USA. Devouring a Song of Light and Fire, games of thrones, crows, feasts, cravens. Inspired at the home office. Welcoming new friends. Uncovered a long-lost treasure. Attuned to the start of Ramadan season.

  • Fifty-Two Frames: Holy

    It’s a holy week of sorts. The beginning of the 9 days. Ramadan. Jews fighting Jews at the kotel. Sounds pretty holy to me. Week 27: Holy/Sacred It’s actually quite easy to appreciate how man can stare up at the sun and decide it’s worthy of worship.