A few weeks ago, I was at a party in which these cookies were served. I was overjoyed to see the very clear and noticeable “dairy” label.By looking at them, you wouldn’t have any idea that they are dairy. There are many reasons that people should be warned about dairy and other ingredients. One is allergies. Read More »

I actually took the photo a few weeks ago. Yes, another example of why it’s so important to always be “armed” with my camera. I’m blogging TU B’Shvat more than actually celebrating it in the more conventional or modern sense. I blogged it yesterday , too. Last night I was working and couldn’t attend the neighborhood TU B’Shvat Seder. Read More »

In some ways TU B’Shvat is my favorite holiday. I love fruit of all kinds. So, why did I agree to work tonight, on TU B’Shvat, when I could have have been attending my neighborhood celebration? Good question. I’ll have to make up for it by blogging.First, let’s start with Dry Bones classic , from the year we moved to Shiloh. Read More »

There are times I feel that G-d has aimed my camera and planned the shot. This one is an example. At some time in the future, G-d willing, bli neder, I’ll post more from that visit to the Kotel in Jerusalem’s Old City. I walked from the center of town, having a couple of hours to kill and nothing to do. Read More »

I feel pretty dumb wasting time debating on which blog to post about Eric’s Havel Havelim . There are disadvantages to having multiple blogs, especially when they almost compete with each other at times. And this is one of those times. Read More »

My neighbor Miriam Feyga Bunimovich took this picture of me last night as I was photographing one of the performances at the Shiloh is 34 celebrations. Miriam was also in the photography/videotaping course I took. Read More »

For years I’ve been saying that I must produce “The Pishers’ Guide to Jerusalem.” I think it would be pretty easy to get advertisers on a listing of public toilets. Does anyone want to work with me on the project?Let’s start with one of the best 00′s W.C.’s or whatever euphemism you prefer for those necessary facilities. Read More »

As you may have noticed, it’s Friday morning, and it’s getting late. I should have divided my time better, but I ended up blogging a very long time on Shiloh Musings about Shiloh of all places. So, I hope you don’t mind that I’m just recommending that you click and read it .Here’s one of the illustrations to tempt you. Read More »

It’s so funny. At work they call me organized and prepared. I don’t think of myself like that. I know how much I don’t gt done. I know what a mess my house is. I know the truth about myself.But the people who see me at work see another person. They see the old lady who always comes with food to eat. Read More »

Finally, we’re having a winter , bli eyin haraa . G-d willing it’ll last until Passover. It will take many rainy winters to make up for the shortfall in recent years. We’ve been suffering from a drought and it’s far from over. This has been the rainiest January for years. One rainy month is just a drop in the empty bucket, though. Read More »

Some things are better in Israel!Not only doesn’t the United States require healthcare programs for all workers, but pregnant women can be fired .All Israelis, whether full-time workers, part-time, unemployed or retired can choose a comprehensive healthcare program which offers reasonable prices and subsidized basic medications. Read More »

My amazing friend Sharon of Voices Magazine just blogged about her volunteering in the Gush Etzion’s Pina Chama .  She works her shifts with Jill, who used to be my boss when I worked in advertising.  Small world, since I now write for Voices. Even though I live far from Efrat/Gush Etzion, I’m familiar with their Pina Chama. Read More »

Many people call me “energetic,” but they don’t see me when I’m “refueling.”  And even fewer see me when I’m “all out” riding on “empty.”Last night I was so tired, I thought that I was getting jet-lagged.  I must have the right food and sleep.  I’m not young, so my energy reserves are always pretty low. Read More »

Rickismom at Beneath the Wings is a first-time host of Havel Havelim , but she’s not a first-time grandmother. Double MAZAL TOV!Enjoy the selection.  She didn’t get the instacarnival, so it’s short but very interesting and varied.Next week’s HH is to be hosted by Eric of  The Israel Situation .  Please send your links to the form he made up . Read More »

Leora wrote asking me for a TU B’Shvat article.  When we lived in Bayit V’Gan, Jerusalem there was a large, old sh’kaydia almond tree in the empty lot by our apartment.  Every TU B’Shvat the gannim , nursery schools would march over and sing to it.  Then a few months before we moved to Shiloh building began in the lot and the tree was destroyed. Read More »

For many years we had a cat, so I never could leave anything out to thaw or cool, because it would just become “cat food.”  I had to refrigerate bread, cake etc, since it could go moldy in a closet and our cat was very clever.  She could open all sorts of doors. Read More »

Just in time for Shabbat, the latest Kosher Cooking Carnival is at This American Bite , but it’s an international affair of kosher food for all.  Click and check it out and visit all the blogs included this month and then share them far and wide.  Actually it has been “live,” online since yesterday my time, but I didn’t have time to announce it. Read More »

I’m not the only blogger in the neighborhood.  Of course, as you must know, my husband blogs , too.  And besides him, directly across the street is Ester  who posts in honor of Rosh Chodesh, the beginning of the Jewish Month.  For Shvat she posted one of those “only in Israel” stories which you’ll certainly enjoy. Read More »

When I saw that nice big red cabbage at Rami Levi I just had to buy it.  I cooked it with: onion carrot fresh ginger small apple bit of oil to saute it all of course the cabbage freshly squeezed orange juice Add the cabbage and juice last, when the carrots start getting soft.  Cook in a large covered frying pan or good, heavy covered pot. Read More »

OK, except for the times I’ve wondered if I’m going to be stuck forever waiting for a ride, in the cold, rain, sun or late at night, the following story is really the most frightening I can remember after just over thirty years “in the business” of waiting for rides aka tremping… It happened last night. Read More »