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Things that went right at the bris, or, Gratitude
My parents left last Sunday. We made the bris on Monday. Though I tried, at the brilliant suggestion of a friend, to find a mature, responsible girl who could assist me in getting out the door Monday...
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Torah Tuesdays, er, Thursday: Being Thankful
Thanksgiving every day! Being thankful is a very Jewish thing. I’ve heard an opinion that some frum Jews don’t celebrate Thanksgiving because every day is Thanksgiving, and so there’s no need to set...
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Escaping Hurricane Sandy
We had a trip to Memphis (home of a certain Bubby) planned for over a month. Tickets had been purchased. Lists had been made. Supplies had been obtained. The date of said trip? Monday the 29th,...
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When it’s Time to Give Back
We were on vacation for the last ten or so days, visiting my parents, doing what I consider to be an American tradition: The cross-country road trip. It was very refreshing. So much so that even...
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On Being a Non-Participant
This week was the much-publicized Great Challah Bake and Shabbos Project. I was totally excited about both these events, but, much to my dismay, I didn’t participate in either! What?! Yes. The...
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