Minnesota Mamaleh: About A Puppy
I am so not an animal person. But that’s what you do when you’re the mom, right? Hold that leash, scoop that poop and love that (new!) dog. Oy.
Author Archive for Galit Breen
Columnist Galit has used many, many words to define herself over the last three decades (dear lord, does that sound like a lot to anyone else?!). Daughter. Traveler. Mover. Home owner. Artist. Student. Teacher. Wife. Mom. Mama. Mommy. *Mommy* said in a sweet voice, a sleepy voice, a whiny voice, a yell, with an eye roll. Hmm. Galit loves being a mom and this most recent 24:7 job DEFINITELY defines her like no other has before. She is excited to dish with you every Friday about her ins and outs, days and nights, everyday and the extraordinary parts of being a Jewish mama in Minnesota. Contact Galit at galit@tcjewfolk.com.
Minnesota Mamaleh: About Joy
We feel so Minnesotan “roughing it” cabin style. Dishwasher? No. Mosquitoes? Plenty. But shockingly, our getaway was refreshing. Some might even call it joyful.
Aug 20, 2010 | 24 comments | View Post
Minnesota Mamaleh: Slow Religion Anyone?
Many of us are taking a slower approach to our children and our families. I wonder how that would translate to religion and spirituality? Fascinating, right?
Aug 13, 2010 | 15 comments | View Post
Minnesota Mamaleh: Mama, What’s Heaven?
There are many things that I want my kids to take at face value. But most things I want them to question and figure out all on their own. I’m quirky that way.
Aug 06, 2010 | 19 comments | View Post
Minnesota Mamaleh: Yin Yang
I love our food-based religion. Our kitchen? Messy. Our waistlines? Ahem, challenged. But our Judaism? Strong. Because our tummys will never lead us astray.
Jul 30, 2010 | 17 comments | View Post
Minnesota Mamaleh: The Hardest Word
The singing, the play doh, the occasional tantrum. Those I can handle. But making sure that my kids end up nice, kind people? That’s really and truly…hard.
Jul 23, 2010 | 20 comments | View Post
Minnesota Mamaleh: Summer Days, Summer Nights
Every week I broach spirituality with my children. I might not do it just like you. But don’t freak out, just dig deep. You can do it. I have faith. In you.
Jul 16, 2010 | 28 comments | View Post
Minnesota Mamaleh: Tradition!
What kids really want, need, crave and create memories around is simply the act of being together. Formal or casual, it all counts. And it’s all sigh-worthy.
Jul 09, 2010 | 31 comments | View Post
Minnesota Mamaleh: Eight Going on Nine
Even I know that change is bitter but sweet, tricky but important. My kids are getting bigger, people and I’m trying to avoid the sniffles as they do.
Jul 02, 2010 | 18 comments | View Post
Minnesota Mamaleh: About a Mensch
A mensch is the best man ever. Translated to fatherhood, that’s a tall order to fill.
Jun 25, 2010 | 24 comments | View Post
