Okay real talk: Shavuot is the most slept-on holiday in the entire Jewish calendar and I will not be taking questions at this time. No cap. Think about what this holiday actually is. The anniversary...
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Dodging Iranian Missiles in Jerusalem During Shushan Purim
During a 90 minute playdate, the Monkeys and I had to run into the local Nachlaot bomb shelter 3 times! The difference today is that it was Shushan Purim – same as Purim but celebrated a day...
Jews Blessed by their High Priests
This what it looks like when nearly 100,000 Jews gather by the Western Wall in Jerusalem in order to get blessed by descendants of their high priests. This prayer, which is translated and...
JewliciousReads: Some September 2021 Book Recommendations
Sitting in a sukkah during the intermediate days of the chag offers a nice time to stock up on new September releases. Some recommendations are: PEOPLE LOVE DEAD JEWS Reports from a Haunted Present...
Toddler Running Across Jerusalem, because Why Not?
This is a video of my Monkey Boy running across Jerusalem to “Police on My Back” by The Clash. Why did we do this? Well, because toddlers running is cute AF. I also wanted to test my DJI...
TJS S3E31 Six Day War part V – something miraculous
What do you see as the greatest miracles in Jewish History? In many ways, how you answer indicates your understanding of history altogether. This episode deals with the first three days of the war...
J-Town Playhouse Makes Its Final Theatrical Debut at the AACI
This past Thursday night, after a nearly decade-long run at the Association of Americans and Canadians in Israel, J-Town Playhouse made its final theatrical debut at this long-time venue with the...
Donut Time in Israel: Whose are Best?
Israel is not like America. In America, donuts are available all year round. In Israel, donuts are mostly sold during the 6 weeks before Hanukkah and in that time, many bakeries compete with each...