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Author Archive for Galit Breen
Galit Breen is an Israeli freezing her tuchus in Minnesota. On any given day she can be found juggling her husband, three children, and new puggle. Galit has a degree in Human Development, a Masters in Education, and 10-plus years experience as a classroom teacher. Galit is now a stay-at-home mom, blogger and freelance writer with a serious affinity for challah. And hummus. And challah with hummus. Galit blogs regularly at theselittlewaves.com and writes the monthly Minnesota Mamaleh column right here at TCJ. Contact Galit at galit@tcjewfolk.com
Minnesota Mamaleh: 11 Kid Friendly Shabbat Ideas By 11 Fab Jewish Bloggers
So how do your favorite Jewish bloggers do Shabbat with their kids? Find out right here.
Minnesota Mamaleh: About Circumcision
I don’t agree with the proposed San Francisco circumcision ban. You might be surprised why.
Minnesota Mamaleh: Teaching Children About the Holocaust
I’m terrified to tell them what this is all about, what’s on my mind, why we are doing this. A long time ago many, many people died in sad, scary ways…
Minnesota Mamaleh: Five Kid Friendly Passover Ideas
Grab your kids’ attention with one of these five creative Passover ideas.
Minnesota Mamaleh: What We Can Learn From Purim
Purim begs the question: What, pray tell, are we teaching our kids with this drinking, eating and dressing up holiday of ours?
Minnesota Mamaleh: Has BIG News!
How do you push yourself towards change? This is one amazing way to visualize where you want to go. And get there.
Minnesota Mamaleh: My Shiny Yellow House
What happens at your Shiny Dreamy House? A fab crafty idea to connect with kids of all ages.
Minnesota Mamaleh: Crabby- Bad, Gratitude- Good
Tired? Crabby? Me, too! It’s time to get out of this rut. Here’s one fab way to focus on gratitude as a family.
Minnesota Mamaleh: Celebrating the BIG Stuff
The 100th day of school is a BIG deal in the under six set. Like births. And bat mitzvahs. And weddings. A BIG deal like that.
Minnesota Mamaleh: Let’s Talk Going Green
As a family we’re focusing on Spring, going greener and exploring a Summer CSA to get us through this too cold Winter.
Minnesota Mamaleh: Being Strong
Being strong: It’s not just about butt-kicking anymore.
Minnesota Mamaleh: About Tokenism
Teaching kids about MLK, Jr this week? Calling it diversity? Vamp up your diversity education and avoid tokenism. At all costs.
Minnesota Mamaleh: About the Homeless and Frozen Peas
Ted Williams, homeless man with a job. Galit Breen, Mama who has no business making peas. And Monty Python, the genius behind “Always Look on the Bright Side of Life.”
Minnesota Mamaleh: About Guilty Pleasures
Who needs resolutions anyway? In honor of 2011, 11 guilty pleasures that are seriously SO worth indulging in (And a Year In Review slideshow to boot!).
Minnesota Mamaleh: So What DO Jews Do On Christmas?
You know you’ve always wanted to know. No church. No presents. No ham. What DO we Jews do on the BIG 12-25? Well here it is.
Minnesota Mamaleh: For the Love of Star Wars
Katie Goldman: First grader bullied for her Star Wars water bottle. The virtual response: May the force be with Katie!
Minnesota Mamaleh: Holiday Gifts and Why I LOVE Them
People are proud of not gift-giving their kids and I don’t get it. Read first. Argue second. I’m ducking for cover and ready.
Minnesota Mamaleh: The Hanukkah Mom
In one week I brought Hanukkah into a public school and brought Kayli to a Christmas play. And the world didn’t even fall apart.
Minnesota Mamaleh: Giving Thanks
I’m thankful for the good, the bad and even the mess. And I’m excited for the winner of the fab photo session! It’s…
Minnesota Mamaleh: About Twitter and Guacamole
Amazon! McDs! Guac! Didn’t you know that those topics connected? Read on to see how my brain on Twitter works. Scary, I know.