At the beginning of the month, I was excited to have an appointment with an ophthalmologist in the area. I see you showing that puzzled look. Who, really, gets excited by their eye appointment? It wasn’t actually the appointment with the ophthalmologist that excited me (no offense nice ophthamologist), but the chance to have my… Read More Gaslighting Ourselves
Guest post from Josh Sussman in memory of someone who was really influential in his life and just passed away. I write today in tears…a bit of background. In the Fall of my senior year in college I picked up the book ‘The Haj’ by Leon Uris and it forever changed my life. I’ve had… Read More Life Angels
While it’s been a difficult year for so many, one saving grace has definitely been our ability to read and to let our minds wander and explore. We may not have been able to travel to far flung places (or even to nearby ones) but books have taken us away to those unreachable locations. I’ve… Read More My 5 Favorite Books of 2021
My Aliyah, and my Aliyah baby, have our tzav rishon today. I’m not sure we’re ready, but we’re going to have to be. 17 years ago, my Aliyah arrived, cradled in a safe nucleus of fluid, of love. It was protected, nurtured, safe. And, over the years, it has learned to walk, to speak Hebrew,… Read More My Aliyah Has Its Tzav Rishon Today
They come with their smiles, packed with equipment, wires, earphones, guns. But they don’t look like the soldiers I know, like the soldier I raised. They look like my coworkers, my neighbors, my friends. They are miluimnikim (reserve soldiers) – they’ve left their jobs for the month, their warm beds, their time with their children.… Read More A Warm Heart for Reserve Soldiers
I can’t believe how long it’s been since I last wrote a book review. I write a review on Goodreads for every book I read, and I’d love to have you join me there. I occasionally post a book recommendation on Facebook, as well. But it’s time for a roundup! For now, I’m featuring 8… Read More Reading Roundup: 8 Great Finds
Perspective is such a fascinating thing. So often, we see something in a certain way, and we assume that others are seeing it in a similar light. But the chance that they aren’t can mean the difference between fighting and loving, between embarrassment and friendship, between grief and delight. I love being reminded of such… Read More Seeing in a Different Light
After 17 years in Israel, we would have thought that we’ve experienced most types of hurdles. But we’ve never had a car stolen, or had a reason (Thank Gd) to engage with the police. This week, we got to add those accomplishments to our Aliyah portfolio when our car was stolen. Well, I don’t know… Read More The Blessings of a Stolen Car
Zeli, mazal tov! We are so excited to reach this day with you, surrounded by friends and by the thoughts and love of our families who couldn’t make it for the simcha. We know they are thinking about you and loving you. We thank Hashem for getting us to this moment. If ever there were… Read More Mazal Tov to Azriel Dor (Zeli)
Yakir loves animals. And when I say loves, I mean LOVES. But we just aren’t interested in the expense or commitment of a dog. And I’m allergic to cats (well, and when you have them on the streets like rats, you don’t really think of a cat as a pet). So that left bunnies. Let’s… Read More Bob, the Girl Bunny and other surprises
