Recent Jewish Blog | Jewish Life PostsLighting Up the Worldby Miriam Metzinger26 Aug 2008 04:20 AMI was looking at my To-Do list yesterday. "Looking" is the operative word. Not completing the items on my To-Do list. I get as much pleasure making these lists as I do window shopping. Hero, Holocaust Survivor, Andre Steiner Turns 100by Miriam Metzinger26 Aug 2008 04:19 AMAlmost everyone has heard of Oskar Schindler, the German businessman who saved thousands from the fires of the Holocaust. He was memorialized in a the Oscar-winning Spielberg film, Schindler's List and I often see a few dozen tourists around his grave on the Mount of Olives. Does Becoming Orthodox Mean Giving Everything Up?by Miriam Metzinger20 Aug 2008 07:54 PMThe other day, I saw a letter published on the internet to Rabbi Tzvi Freeman. The writer was concerned about a friend of his who was once a successful musician, but who had given everything up when he became religious. Israel's Miracle Babyby Miriam Metzinger20 Aug 2008 07:52 PMEvery child is a miracle, as any woman who has given birth, any father who has cradled the tiny breathing body in his hands, and every midwife knows. A Very Special Brisby Miriam Metzinger07 Aug 2008 08:40 PMOn Tuesday, we were privileged to make our son's bris or circumcision ceremony. (b'h) According to Jewish law, a child should be circumcised the 8th day after birth, so long as he is healthy. Thoughts on Birthing and the Ideal Eraby Miriam Metzinger31 Jul 2008 10:39 PMWell, I get a mazal tov. We just had a baby boy on Tuesday, thank G-d! (we Chassidim say Thank G-d not just when getting through danger, but whenever we see a blessing in our lives). He is 6 pounds and beautiful and I am so grateful we got through fine. Every baby is truly a miracle. Judaism and Childbirthby Miriam Metzinger25 Jul 2008 06:18 AMIs there a specifically Jewish view on childbirth? I've had several people ask me this. I've sometimes jokingly replied, "Well, given the fact G-d commands the Earth's creatures in Genesis to "Be fruitful and multiply, I guess childbirth would be considered a good thing. A Summer of Fun for Sderot's Childrenby Miriam Metzinger18 Jul 2008 03:51 AMImagine not being able to take a shower without worrying about being interrupted by a red alert, signaling that you have to seek shelter immediately as a Kassam rocket approaches your home. A Jewish Pot Luck Dinner for Newcomersby Dorit Sasson10 Jul 2008 02:40 AMI'll never forget how yummy kibbutz food can be even if it does have too much oil. Kibbutz members are quick to complain about the food - "the soup's too oily" or, "the mashed potatoes are too cold" but I never had a problem with it. Terror and a Mother's Sacrificeby Miriam Metzinger04 Jul 2008 03:25 AMLike many people, I was appalled and shaken when I found out about the terror attack a few days ago in downtown Jerusalem. A terrorist, who was employed by the city, used a tractor while on the job to attack pedestrians, cars and buses. Recent Blog Comments Dale Harcombe says... "I'm Christian and in our bible study group we studied the book of Esther last year and found it extremely helpful." |
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