Shabbat in a Hotel Room
So that is how I ended up sitting in a hotel room on Friday night, with two candles, a bottle of wine, and a challah on the table, along with a prayer book in my lap and my cell phone beside me.
Tag: "Shabbat"
Oy Betcha! …and the Quest for Shabbat!
Torah discussion was out. The songs were out. Pretty much the entirety of Saturday was out. We just wanted to get through the words and not sound like tools.
Jul 05, 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
Shabbat Traditions Don’t Have to Be Traditional
You CAN work all day Friday and still have a Shabbat dinner. Check out these tips from Andy Morantz.
Mar 03, 2011 | 4 comments | View Post
Sabbath Manifesto: Unplug, Connect
If being an innovative, creative Jew meant unplugging from the interwebs and turning off your cell phone for 25 hours, could you do it?
Feb 23, 2011 | 4 comments | View Post
Shabbat Shalom: Letter to a Gum Bandit
I don’t want to meet you; but for ten minutes, the ten minutes you were in my garage at least, I want to be you.
Feb 18, 2011 | 6 comments | View Post
Crap. It’s New Years.
In case you didn’t realize – NYE is on Friday. Commence your panicking in 3, 2, 1…
Dec 29, 2010 | 3 comments | View Post
The Spirit of Shabbat
The Torah says ‘Remember the Sabbath day and keep it holy.’ But what’s more important, the letter or the spirit of the law?
Dec 24, 2010 | 3 comments | View Post
I’ll Be Home for Christmas
With Xmas falling on Shabbat this year, what will your celebration look like? (Your *shabbat* celebration, of course. Sheesh – what did you think I was getting at?)
Dec 22, 2010 | 3 comments | View Post
Shabbat: A Time for Life
Whether you consider yourself shomer Shabbat or “nowhere” Shabbat, setting aside a day every week for rest, refreshment and reflection is beneficial. It’s not just good for your spirit; it also supports good, healthy living.
Nov 10, 2010 | 3 comments | View Post
In Joshua’s Shoes: Home Shul?
One thing that I miss from Minneapolis is a shul that I can call my home. Here in Israel, I have been shopping for a congregation that I feel comfortable praying in.
Aug 24, 2010 | 2 comments | View Post
Noshin’ Recipe: Summer Shabbat Menu II
There are some things in life that automatically make stuff better. A good peanut sauce (plus pudding for dessert) are two of them.
Jul 29, 2010 | 2 comments | View Post
Minnesota Mamaleh: Summer Days, Summer Nights
Every week I broach spirituality with my children. I might not do it just like you. But don’t freak out, just dig deep. You can do it. I have faith. In you.
Jul 16, 2010 | 28 comments | View Post
Ask Shuli: Funeral on Shabbas?
Dear Shuli: A close colleague of mine just passed away, and his funeral is this Saturday — Shabbat. I really want to pay my respects at the funeral. Should I go? — Farklempt Friend
Minnesota Mamaleh: “Bestest” Family Time
Our life is kid-centered. We organize our day-to-day around our little ones and their activities. Zoo, Children’s Museum, Science Museum, we’re so there. BUT, I’m going to be honest with you here, we’re not necessarily as family-centered as we’d like to be. We’re not fantastic at everyday Family Time.
Nov 13, 2009 | 6 comments | View Post
