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.
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: 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!
Dec 17, 2010 | 23 comments | View Post
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.
Dec 10, 2010 | 29 comments | View Post
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.
Dec 03, 2010 | 28 comments | View Post
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…
Nov 26, 2010 | 22 comments | View Post
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.
Nov 19, 2010 | 39 comments | View Post
Minnesota Mamaleh: Family Pictures (and your chance to win some)
In the spirit of archiving the moment *and* being in the moment, you can win a pro photo session right here and have both! Fab, I know.
Nov 12, 2010 | 44 comments | View Post
Minnesota Mamaleh: About Halloween
Yes, we celebrate Halloween. And no, that doesn’t make us any less Jewish than you. I promise.
Nov 05, 2010 | 26 comments | View Post
Minnesota Mamaleh: It’s My Blog-O-Versary And I’ll Talk Conversion If I Want To
Or…“Why We’re Not An Interfaith Family, And Why We Are.” Curious why? Then click and read, people. Click and read.
Oct 29, 2010 | 45 comments | View Post
Minnesota Mamaleh: About Books
When it comes to books, smart, sexy, sassy, funny, sad, romantic, scary? I’m in. Here’s a glimpse of what I’m reading.
Oct 22, 2010 | 32 comments | View Post
Minnesota Mamaleh: About Help
There have been a frightening number of teenagers killing themselves as a result of being bullied. Read that again. Killing. Themselves. Scared? Me, too.
Oct 15, 2010 | 30 comments | View Post
Minnesota Mamaleh: About Threes
So it turns out I’m superstitious. But I’m thinking that a little bit of salt throwing and wood knocking never hurt anyone.
Oct 08, 2010 | 30 comments | View Post
Minnesota Mamaleh: Zero, Universe: One
People say that the universe keeps doling out the same lessons until we learn them. Do you believe that? I do.
Oct 01, 2010 | 22 comments | View Post
Minnesota Mamaleh: Candy Coated Moments
My kids know who celebrates what. But they’re not sure of the sweet meshing required to make the world a better place. Yet.
Sep 24, 2010 | 23 comments | View Post
Minnesota Mamaleh: Judgement, Shmudgement
I see myself as so open minded. But in reality? I only really and truly seek out others who are like me. Ouch. That hurt.
Sep 17, 2010 | 24 comments | View Post
