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.
Tag: "Jewish parenting"
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
On Halloween: Let the Kids Play
After last night’s trick-or-treating, Jewish dad Jason Kapel wonders at what point can we just let kids enjoy what Halloween has become?
Nov 01, 2010 | 4 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: 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
Simchat Torah, Nerves and All
Halfway to the holiday, I start feeling nervous. “Where is Josh going for Simchat Torah?” asks Josh’s father. “I don’t know,” I reply.
Oct 01, 2010 | 4 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
Minnesota Mamaleh: Just This Afternoon
Fall is here. All the signs say it’s true. Backpacks, zipped. Lunches, packed. And new shoes, breaking in. For once, we’re doing what all good Jews do. We’re taking it outside.
Sep 10, 2010 | 17 comments | View Post
Minnesota Mamaleh: About a Bad Day
It’s easy to talk about the halo-glowing parts of being a mom. Ding! But some days just aren’t like that. It does a soul some good to share *those* days, too.
Sep 03, 2010 | 23 comments | View Post
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.
Aug 27, 2010 | 29 comments | View Post
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 | 17 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 | 24 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
