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Blogging the Torah: Parashat Vayeira, Ishmael, Isaac, and the Rabbi’s Bathroom
A few weeks ago a pipe burst in the ceiling above our tub. The building quickly repaired it and covered it up for a few weeks. When it came time to make sure that the pipe was holding, we decided … Continue reading
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Tagged Hagar, Isaac, Ishmael, Parashat Vayera., Sarah, Torah
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“The Other” Is You
In preparation for the new season of Downton Abbey, PBS ran a behind-the-scenes show the other night. I was struck by their insistence on propriety. Clothing, posture, and manners must adhere to the period. (Although, we have caught a few … Continue reading
Posted in Judaism, Teaching/Education, Tefillah (prayer), Torah
Tagged Abraham, Amalek, Bereshit, civility, compassion, Emily Post, God, Isaac and Rebecca, Jacob, Jonah, Joseph, Noach, Parashat Vayechi, politics, sorry, teshuvah, Torah
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Call Me . . .
When our latest cat came into our lives two years ago, there was much discussion about what we would name him. I thought of the name Elul, aka Luli (top), to represent the month he came to us. We are … Continue reading
Posted in Judaism, Teaching/Education, Torah, Women
Tagged Bruce Jenner, Caitlyn Jenner, I've Got A Name, Jewish Names, name change, transgender
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To Electrify or Not?
When I was growing up, my family and I would light the Hanukah menorah every night in the kitchen. We had one for the family. It would sit on the counter and we would light together and then sing Maoz … Continue reading
Posted in Chanukah, Hanukah, Jewish Holidays, Teaching/Education
Tagged Chanukah, Chanukiyah, Chanukiyot, electric menorah, Hanukah, Hanukiyah
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I Make Jews
At Thanksgiving dinner, someone I hadn’t seen for several years asked me what I was doing for a living and I replied, “I make Jews.” The person was a little startled by response, so I explained that I was a … Continue reading
Blogging the Torah: Parashat Chayei Sarah, Ulai
On most days, I usually think that it must be a good day if I do not say, “mah la-asot?” (what can you do?) or “yiyeh-tov” (it will be all right) too early in the day. On some days I say both. … Continue reading
You Win Some, You Lose Some. Sometimes You Do Both
What does it mean to win? When kids are little, we like to give everyone a medal whether they are first or last in the race. It builds confidence and encourages kids to do more. Kids play games all … Continue reading
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Tagged Lose, Pirkei Avot, soccer game, success, Team USA, Win, World Cup
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Memories of Jewish Education, When You Least Expect Them
I was sitting on a train, looking at the Virginia countryside, and checking my email when this post came through. For the second week in a row, I am stunned by negative memories of childhood Jewish education. In my last … Continue reading
