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Fear and [Self] Loathing in Bet Shemesh
When I think of those individuals in Bet Shemesh who are so full of hatred, I feel anger and sadness, but most of all pity.
Tag: "Jewish values"
On Yom Kippur: A Different Way to Look at Steve Jobs, z”l
AISH MN Rabbi Da-vid Rosenthal ponders what we should REALLY be thanking Steve Jobs for. And what our thanks says about us.
Oct 07, 2011 | 2 comments | View Post
The Secret to Happiness: Do We Have the Power to Make Our Dreams Come True?
The Secret peaked in popularity about 4 years ago, but I picked it up last week. Does the best-selling self-help book align itself with Judaism or is it simply sacrilegious nonsense?
Jun 21, 2011 | 0 comments | View Post
Looking at Itamar: Slaughter of a Young Family
If good is to triumph, we must be committed to it. AISH MN Rabbi Da-vid Rosenthal asks, “What values are you willing to die for?”
Mar 18, 2011 | 2 comments | View Post
On Neglecting the People of Egypt: a Jewish Perspective on the Crisis
JCRC Exec Dir Steve Hunegs opines on Israel’s cold peace w/Egypt, the current revolution, & what Jewish values have to do with it.
Feb 08, 2011 | 0 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: 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: The Hardest Word
The singing, the play doh, the occasional tantrum. Those I can handle. But making sure that my kids end up nice, kind people? That’s really and truly…hard.
Jul 23, 2010 | 20 comments | View Post
Does Being An American Jew Cost Too Much?
A recent Newsweek article highlighted the high cost of being an American Jew. As a religion, are we courting new members incorrectly? And will we survive the latest struggle?
Jul 13, 2010 | 6 comments | View Post
Minnesota Mamaleh: Tradition!
What kids really want, need, crave and create memories around is simply the act of being together. Formal or casual, it all counts. And it’s all sigh-worthy.
Jul 09, 2010 | 31 comments | View Post
