A Mensch in the Making
A broken leg reaffirms what a mensch my son is becoming.
Tag: "Jewish parenting"
To Be A Mensch
When my son was born almost 4 years ago, my mission in life became frighteningly clear: to make sure he becomes a mensch.
Jul 18, 2011 | 5 comments | View Post
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.
Jul 01, 2011 | 6 comments | View Post
Minnesota Mamaleh: About Circumcision
I don’t agree with the proposed San Francisco circumcision ban. You might be surprised why.
Jun 10, 2011 | 52 comments | View Post
The Definitive Single Parent Quiz
People keep telling me I’m a good parent. And maybe I am. Or maybe I’m not. Take this quiz to see how your single parenting skills stack up against mine.
May 27, 2011 | 0 comments | View Post
Minnesota Mamaleh: Five Kid Friendly Passover Ideas
Grab your kids’ attention with one of these five creative Passover ideas.
Apr 01, 2011 | 16 comments | View Post
My Two Cents On Allowance
David Palay is single, without kids. But he has thoughts on giving allowance and how a Jewish perspective can teach fiscal responsibility. Do you agree with him?
Mar 25, 2011 | 10 comments | View Post
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?
Mar 04, 2011 | 14 comments | View Post
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.
Feb 11, 2011 | 25 comments | View Post
Another Single Father Conundrum
As single parents, we daily make decisions that affect multiple stakeholders. Some decisions make it difficult to stay altruistic in a self-seeking situation.
Feb 10, 2011 | 0 comments | View Post
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.
Feb 04, 2011 | 25 comments | View Post
A Jew In The Woods
I’ve always used Jewish stereotypes to get out of doing things many other Minnesotans do. But later this week I’m heading to outstate Minnesota.
Dec 28, 2010 | 7 comments | View Post
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.
Dec 24, 2010 | 28 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
