Last weekend we stopped by one of our local Judaica shops to browse. While there I saw a really wonderful Shabbat and Havdalah kit to go. I thought this was a great place to share with those of you who will be doing or who do lots of traveling AND who are trying to honor [...]
I Made It Through the Rain….No! Through An All Nighter: Tamara Recounts Shavuot
June 12, 2008 By Leave a Comment
The night was young and I was already exhausted. My days start early, needless to say, I look forward to relaxing weekends. For some reason though, I never caught up on my sleep last weekend which makes this small feat even bigger. This year, my husband and I managed to be awake for the ENTIRE [...]
Kosher on the Go Revisited
May 30, 2008 By Leave a Comment
One thing Avi and I are conscientious about is traveling with kosher snacks so that it’s easier to be kosher outside our home. One challenge can be full meals that are tasty and warm. When we have traveled or even a simple trip to Disneyland, finding kosher can be quite the challenge or quite expensive. [...]
First Abayudaya Ugandan to Become a Rabbi
May 10, 2008 By Leave a Comment
“First Abayudaya Ugandan Ordained at Ziegler School of Rabbinic Studies” this is the title of an article I just stumbled upon on the AJU website . Gershom Sizomu is from Uganda. His ancestors converted to Judaism less than 100 years ago. The Jewish community in Uganda has quite an interesting story which you can read [...]
There are many styles of frumness.
May 7, 2008 By Leave a Comment
And who says all frummies are right wing and think alike. Check out the latest YouTube video from FrumSatire. This guy continuously cracks me up. I don’t know, I guess I really like dry, sarcastic humor. Enjoy.
She's a convert. She's a woman . She's African American, and she will be a rabbi…
May 7, 2008 By Leave a Comment
First African American woman convert to be ordained as a Reform Rabbi, reports the JTA. Below is an excerpt but if you wish to read the full story, check it out on JTA. \ Raised by Pentacostal parents, Stanton-Ogulnick spent her childhood and young adulthood as a spiritual seeker, making the rounds of various Christian [...]
