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Oct 19 2012
When Did I Become a Yeller?
Well, shit. I think I’m turning into Mrs. Wolowitz. (If you don’t know who I’m talking about, she’s the Jewish mother on The Big Bang Theory. You never actually see her, as her primary mode of communication involves yelling guilt-inducing … Continue reading →
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Oct 18 2012
Why I Keep a Separate Bank Account from My Husband
As part of our Women, Work & Money series, Carla Naumburg enlightens us on the joys of a separate bank account. Soon after my husband and I got married almost 9 years ago, we set up a joint bank account. … Continue reading →
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Sep 30 2012
Why This Secular-Raised Jew Loves Sukkot
Sukkot starts tonight at sundown. For more info on the holiday, click here. Our sukkah is up, and I am thrilled. This is our first sukkah as a family, and my first sukkah ever. I love pretty much all of … Continue reading →
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Sep 14 2012
Top Five Reasons to Support Kveller
As you may know, Kveller is part of a nonprofit organization, which by definition means we’re not making money. Thus, we need yours. As you plan your end-of-the-(Jewish) year tzedakah, we think you should consider adding Kveller to your list, and … Continue reading →
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Sep 13 2012
I Love Rosh Hashanah But I Hate the Cooking Part
The holidays are upon us, and once again, I find myself swimming in a sea of ambivalence. There is so much I enjoy about Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur; I find so much meaning and inspiration in the words and … Continue reading →
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Sep 4 2012
My Daughters Drove Me to Drink… Coffee
I remember back when I was in graduate school, over 10 years ago. Late one afternoon, when we were both stifling yawns, my supervisor confessed to me that she kept a coffee maker on her bedside table, and literally wouldn’t … Continue reading →
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Aug 21 2012
What Will Happen When Mommy & Daddy Die?
“Mommy, who’s going to take care of me when you and Daddy die?” This from the mouth of a child who is not yet 4 years old. My child. My first born, my daughter who has a tender, anxious soul … Continue reading →
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Aug 16 2012
What Kind of Mother Do You Want to Be?
I’ve been thinking about the kind of mother I want to be since the moment I found out I was pregnant for the first time. Several possibilities usually come to mind: patient, happy, loving, empathic, and engaged (but not too … Continue reading →
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Aug 3 2012
I Knitted a Uterus, And So Can You
I’ve been watching a lot of the Olympics recently, which means that I’ve also been getting a lot of knitting done. I haven’t done much knitting since my first daughter was born over three years ago; it isn’t often that … Continue reading →
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Jul 27 2012
Tisha B’Av With Kids: Why I Won’t Be Mourning
Tisha B’av, the saddest day of the Jewish year, starts on Saturday night. In addition to the fall of our beloved Temples, we have much to grieve this year. The murders in Colorado. The war in Syria. The memory of … Continue reading →
