Category Archives: religiousness

Ynet is the authority on Haredi weddings.

Posted on July 26, 2010 by elie

Ynet did it again. This isn’t the second time I’ve noticed the blatant anti-religious fervor that an Israeli newspaper is purposely trying to spread. This is the 328975623th time. I used to actually enjoy reading Ynet. It was one of … Continue reading →

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Fanning hatred on the 9th of Av.

Posted on July 19, 2010 by elie

Can someone explain to me how publishing an article about which Israeli demographic hates which other Israeli demographic is supposed to be appropriate for Tisha B’Av? Why so negative, Ynet? Why stir the pot of hatred and conflict and darkness? … Continue reading →

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Something fishy…

Posted on April 7, 2010 by elie

What’s wrong/funny/ironic/totally normal (depending on your point of view) about this picture?

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Purim, baby-style.

Posted on March 1, 2010 by elie

Nothing like Purim to separate the early-risers from the late-bed goers from the up all night due to teething painers. Wait, I think we were actually all three… In many ways, Purim is more fun when you have an extra … Continue reading →

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Happy C!

Posted on December 13, 2009 by elie

Chanukah is 7347593x better when there is a little one in your home. I’m sure it’s twice that when the little one is old enough to appreciate it better. But for now, this is pretty awesome too. Happy Chanukah 5770!

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Another brit, another Jew.

Posted on May 4, 2009 by elie

Yesterday we participated in what must be the oldest Jewish ritual, decended straight from (poor) Abraham. I do not envy Sarah, by the way, who had to deal with the healing of not only an 8-day-old with a bruised penis, … Continue reading →

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No business like mohel business.

Posted on April 8, 2009 by elie

Guess where the best place to shop for a mohel is? Yes, a brit mila.  We stopped by the brit of friends’ new boy this morning and as we walked out the mohel was leaving too. My baby daddy recognized … Continue reading →

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