Keeping Kosher and Keeping Healthy

30 Jun 2009 07:11 AM

When I first became religious, I was very much into organic fruits and vegetables, as well as grains. While not strictly vegetarian, I did tend to eat according to the macrobiotic "greens, beans and grains" pattern. Not every meal (I was also a heavy coffee drinker- not so healthy) but often.

Just Open Your Eyes

15 Jun 2009 07:13 AM

I often wonder if people in other times of history really felt that things were so bad as they are in our era. The stock market plunge is still making its effects felt in all areas of the economy and the rise of stocks seems to belie all of the job losses and closed stores in the malls.

Is Cheesecake Sacred? Thoughts on Shavuos

25 May 2009 05:54 AM

So Perhaps you heard that joke about the typical Jewish holidays: "They tried to destroy us, G-d saved us, so let's eat!" (that applies to Pesach, Purim and Chanukah).

Kaddish: A Journey of the Soul

01 May 2009 06:47 AM

My husband often meets some first-time or first-in-a long time shul goers in Israel and in his trips to America. Often these men have something in common, they are saying Kaddish (the prayer for the deceased) for a loved one.

Passing the Time on Passover

12 Apr 2009 10:55 PM

I don't think there is any time of the year in the Land of Israel I enjoy more than Passover. It is like a summer vacation without the heat and the hassle.

All about Crumbs (Physical and Spiritual)

30 Mar 2009 07:38 PM

It's time to get out the brooms and the sponges and the Clorox! It's Pesach (Passover) cleaning time again. Of course, it is always good to do a spring cleaning (if in your part of the world, it is actually spring yet), but Pesach cleaning is another level altogether.

Purim: Joy is Serious Business

09 Mar 2009 05:48 PM

Once upon a time, Purim was considered a minor Jewish holiday. It doesn't have the kind of name recognition among the world at large that Rosh Hashana, Yom Kippur and Chanukah do. You probably won't see Purim listed on government calendars.

1 comments — latest 09 Mar 2009 08:07 PM by Dale Harcombe

Is the World More Peaceful?

22 Feb 2009 04:53 PM

I see it often expressed that we are living in a world of increased darkness and chaos. Fears of terrorism reach a diversity of people, regardless of ethnic background, location or social class.

Nineteen Diamonds

22 Feb 2009 04:52 PM

I spoke to someone the other day on the topic of, what else? Kids! She asked me "How many do you have?" I told her "Three boys, Thank Hashem.

Tags: diamonds | loose diamonds

Loving Leah, Yibum and Chalitza

26 Jan 2009 09:15 PM

Okay, so I know Loving Leah was a made-for-television movie that was screened last night (I don't have a television, but I try to keep up with certain news), but what are "chalitza' and "Yibum"? Now, my apologies because I am not 100% informed about the plot of the movie.

1 comments — latest 27 Jan 2009 08:24 AM by mrmnmom82