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Full Name

Nina Badzin

Bio

Nina Badzin is a writer and blogger who lives in Minneapolis with her husband and four children. Her work has appeared in various literary magazines, as well as the Huffington Post's parenting, religion, and technology pages. In a strange turn of events, Nina has become the go-to gal for Twitter advice. This bring her parents no naches whatsoever and confuses her husband to no end. She tweets at @NinaBadzin and blogs regularly at http://ninabadzin.com.

Posts by Nina Badzin:

• Mar 21 2013
  My Four Problems with Passover

  I have a surprisingly bad attitude about Passover. I say surprisingly because I’m that enthusiastic kind of Jewish friend who is always inviting people to join us for Shabbat. I invite people to challah making sessions or to interesting Jewish … Continue reading →

 

• Feb 20 2013
  Let’s All Stop “Replying All” to Every Email

  I participate actively in the email culture. Like most people I know, I use email from everything from work communication and checking in with friends and family, to discussing issues with my rabbi, my kids’ teachers, and even our family … Continue reading →

 

• Feb 1 2013
  From the Department of Rude: A Memo on Smart Phone Use at Shul

  I have a hard time staying away from my iPhone. Too often my phone is on the table during lunch with a friend. I’m drawn to it while standing in line or whenever there’s two minutes to spare. Trust me, … Continue reading →

 

• Dec 17 2012
  How to Lose the Chip on Your Shoulder During Christmas

  We Jews have two choices in our approach to the Christmas season: resent it, or embrace it. I for one vote for a big, sloppy embrace. In the name of love thy neighbor and tolerance, I say we hug it … Continue reading →

 

• Nov 29 2012
  How to Do 8 Nights of Hanukkah Without Creating Spoiled Brats

  The Hanukkah I see in children’s books demonstrates families playing dreidel and eating latkes while the menorah shines brilliantly in the window. Then there’s the inevitable illustration of the kids’ utter elation when the parents unveil a bag of gelt … Continue reading →

 

• Nov 6 2012
  A Birthday Party Without Presents?

  As I was planning my daughter’s 6th birthday, I had to ask myself why so many of us continue to throw big parties complete with an enormous pile of presents. I recognize that the parties are large to avoid hurt … Continue reading →

 

• Oct 15 2012
  Name the Next Kveller Baby

  Fellow baby name fanatics: We have an assignment, and we can’t waste any time. Kveller’s editor, Deborah Kolben, is due in early November, and she wants our help. This baby girl will not go without the perfect name. Not on … Continue reading →

 

• Sep 19 2012
  My 3-Year-Old is Sexy & She Knows It

  My husband and I have been disagreeing about the music we let our kids listen to in the car. Bryan’s concerned that kids today know too much too soon. Keeping their song choices “wholesome,” he continues to argue, will help them … Continue reading →

 

• Aug 10 2012
  Friday Night: Committing to This Shabbat Thing

  Five years ago my husband and I completely ignored Shabbat for the last time. Eager to arrive at our friend’s 30th birthday party, we kissed our (then) 3-year-old son and baby girl goodnight, gave the sitter cash for pizza, and … Continue reading →