Kvelling About Jewish Mothers On Screen
Have you ever felt like your mother is exactly like one on TV or movies? Here’s a look at some of the best Jewish mother characters in film.
Tag: "Jewish mother"
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
Minnesota Mamaleh: On Balance
My kids, my house, my husband, myself. What’s that last one again? I’m grasping for balance, friends.
May 14, 2010 | 22 comments | View Post
Minnesota Mamaleh: “The B Word”
Blessed people. I’m talking about the word blessed. What did you think I was going to write about today?! Sheesh.
Apr 30, 2010 | 14 comments | View Post
Minnesota Mamaleh: Clink! to Israel
My relationship with Israel is like any other– sometimes fabulous, sometimes painful. What kind of a connection do I want to foster between Israel and my kids?
Apr 23, 2010 | 16 comments | View Post
Minnesota Mamaleh: About a Mazik
Raising my boy feels so very different than my girls. A lot of it I’m still muddling through, but the mazik-cutie-pie-trouble-maker part of him? That, I love!
Apr 16, 2010 | 13 comments | View Post
Minnesota Mamaleh: Against All Odds, My Grandmother’s Story
My Grandmother is a Holocaust survivor. This is her story. I am honored (and humbled) to tell it.
Apr 09, 2010 | 24 comments | View Post
Minnesota Mamaleh: When It Comes To Religion, Think. Please.
Taking the “just the way it is” out of religion and bringing honest-to-goodness thinking and questioning right back on in.
Apr 02, 2010 | 20 comments | View Post
Minnesota Mamaleh: Free is NOT Shtoopy
The concept of freedom. Of choices. And of using those choices wisely really resonated with us and became the gem of a lesson embedded within the rituals of Passover.
Mar 26, 2010 | 4 comments | View Post
Minnesota Mamaleh: Purim, Feminism and My Kids
I just love teachable moments, don’t you? Especially ones that lend themselves to teaching my girls how to be kick-butt adults. And if there’s finger puppets involved, all the better!
Feb 19, 2010 | 10 comments | View Post
Minnesota Mamaleh: The Heart of a Family
Somewhere amidst the wonderful mess that is a family is you as a couple. How do you keep it that way through diapers, sleepless nights and limited time together?
Feb 12, 2010 | 13 comments | View Post
Minnesota Mamaleh: Out With the Old, In With the New
So does my family celebrate Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, and the December 31st version as well? You bet we do! And while we have different memories and customs for both holidays, this year we made the connection between the two days for our kids and for ourselves.
Jan 01, 2010 | 6 comments | View Post
Minnesota Mamaleh: Dear Public School Principal…
There are two things on my mind on this cozy, snowy day. The first is how much I love hot chocolate stirred with candy canes and the second is how my sweet Kayli fared through her first holiday season at a public school.
Minnesota Mamaleh: Holiday Gifts
Hanukah can be a time when gift giving gets out of control. This year, Jason and I tackled the problem head on and came up with creative ways to make family gifts more meaningful.
Dec 18, 2009 | 2 comments | View Post
Minnesota Mamaleh: Sweetie, Can We Talk About Santa?
Yes, indeed you are still reading a Jewish blog, But let’s just face it people, Santa is a part of our world. He’s magical, friendly, brings presents and is absolutely everywhere during the holiday season.
Dec 04, 2009 | 8 comments | View Post
