Before I built a wall I’d ask to know What I was walling in or walling out, And to whom I was like to give offense. Something there is that doesn’t love a wall, That wants it down.’ I start with this part of a poem that may not be as familiar as the end. … More fences, walls, openings
In honor of Eyal ben Iris Teshura, Ya’akov Naftali ben Rachel, Gilad Michael ben Bat-Galim May they be safe and speedily come home. It continues to be so difficult to imagine the pain of the 3 families who still have not seen their children now coming on two weeks. We are up here in Tzfat/Safed, so let’s … More vulnerability and yet strength that we must find
Many people made fun of Michelle Obama’s pouty twittering for the bring back our girls campaign. Could it be more than just posturing? I am not the only one who noticed her lack of emotion, as actionless as it is, this time for Israel. Can we ever expect or just demand moral behavior? With all … More like with likes
I’m at a loss for words, so that’s why I thought I’d try writing. Here I am, trying to tie up loose ends and get ready for our trip to Israel next week. The biggest problem I have is (perpetually) what to pack. This time, since we’re going to be up in Tzfat (Safed, or … More the worry of mothers
My sister had to do an errand in a neighborhood I haven’t been to in over 45 years, so I tagged along. When I last went, it was winter, so it wasn’t really seeing the same thing. Today was a nice opportunity to take a walk along the “beach”. I wasn’t expecting to take any … More two from the road less taken
I don’t think I realized, when signing on to be the wife of a rabbi, that one of the things I would have to learn was to wield a knife. Of course I don’t mean a kitchen knife; I have learned well-enough to handle many different ones, but not as the wife of a rabbi per se. … More tools of the trade
Learning from the Learned 