Blog Entries for JewishmamaRelated SearchesAmerican Idol and Jewish History30 Jun 2008 02:38 AM Yesterday I got to thinking what could possibly be a common denominator between the favorite TV show American Idol and figures of Jewish history? Young people, particularly today, look for role models in ways that I, as a child of the 70's, didn't need to look for. The Light of A Jewish Birthday21 Jun 2008 06:49 AM Yesterday I attended a Jewish birthday event for a friend who organizes monthly women's events all throughout the year. She was the first real person I had gotten to know during my first few weeks in Pittsburgh. What's Your Weekly Mitzvah?20 Jun 2008 07:05 AM What gives you a sense of Jewish unity, community and knowledge of who you are and how far back you have come? Mitzvahs are one way for me to feel an essence of good by helping someone out in need. Shavuot Has Other Names Too07 Jun 2008 06:25 AM Since Shavuot is a minor holiday, many don't know of its signficance especially those Jews living in the Diaspora. So here's a bit about the holiday considering that it is known by three other names. The holiday of Shavuot, or 'weeks' in English, arrives exactly 49 weeks after the Passover seder. The Power of a Jewish Leader06 Jun 2008 09:34 PM Ruth was one of those characters in Jewish religion that I grew up not knowing enough about. It is only now, many years later, that I have come to appreciate her lessons and what she can offer us as Jewish modern women. Celebrating Shavuot31 May 2008 08:27 PM Along with Succott, Shavuot is my favorite holiday of the year. Judaism 101 provides a fairly decent level of information for those unaware about the importance of Shavuot with modern day Judaism. Modern Day Torah Teachings31 May 2008 11:58 AM Very recently, we called Israel to wish my father a happy birthday - well, my son did him the honors. Soup Memories29 May 2008 12:02 PM What good is a Jewish blog without at least some nominal discussion or reference to food? Even though we are approaching Shavuout, I had a craving for matzo ball soup, the same kind my grandmother used to make for me. Jewish Organization Help Earthquake Victims17 May 2008 06:19 AM In my last blog post, I wrote about the Chabad and its mission to help women with a focus on mothers, from all walks of Jewish life understand the concept of unconditional love and how it translates into a religious context. The Truth of Enslavement16 May 2008 08:41 AM Do you sometimes find yourself dreaming of freely expressing your truth and contributing your unique mark in the world only to meet up with your inner critic that tells you you'd better have it perfect before you take your next step? |
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