It's Christmas Eve. My family and I are driving back from the ski resort at Asessippi, near Russell, MB. We've had a good couple of days there, but now it's time to head home. The resort will be closed over Christmas, so there's no point for us in hanging around. Everything is festooned in lights, … Continue reading How the Lily Capital Made Us Happy
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“The Little Minyan That Could” – more than three decades of The Rose Family Alternative High Holiday Services
Introduction: this blog post was written by the lovely and talented poet and teacher, Carol Rose. My family and I have been privileged to be part of the community she describes below for the past ten years or so. If you are local and looking for a wonderful place to celebrate the High Holy Days, … Continue reading “The Little Minyan That Could” – more than three decades of The Rose Family Alternative High Holiday Services
Hot Mamalah Giveaway in Honour of Mother’s Day!
Remember the Hot Mamalah? She's back with a sizzling giveaway!! In honour of Mother's Day, May 12, the fabulous Modern Tribe is hosting an astonishing giveaway of Mamalah stuff. Lots and lots of chances to win if you are a fan of the lovely Lisa Alcalay Klug and other participants. Sorry for all the adjectives, … Continue reading Hot Mamalah Giveaway in Honour of Mother’s Day!
Book Preview – HOT MAMALAH by Lisa Alcalay Klug
Announcing - the lovely Lisa Alcalay Klug's hilarious new book, Hot Mamalah: The Ultimate Guide for Every Woman of the Tribe (affiliate link).Another new experience for me - participating in a blog book tour! My friend Lisa has included me in an impressive 80-blog tour to promote her new book. Lisa is the award-winning author … Continue reading Book Preview – HOT MAMALAH by Lisa Alcalay Klug
The Eyes Have It
I have the privilege of hanging out on FB with some amazing women bloggers. I am learning a huge amount because they share so generously.One of our members blogs for The Times of Israel, and she brought this particular bit of absurdity to my attention:An Ultra-Orthodox group in Israel is developing a product that causes … Continue reading The Eyes Have It
On Fasting, Remembrance and the Future
I just broke my fast.Yes, it's only four p.m. in Winnipeg. The sun is still shining brightly. My Orthodox brothers and sisters are all still fasting, and will continue to do so until nearly 10 p.m. I am quite stringent in my observance of the Yom Kippur fast, so why have I broken this one, … Continue reading On Fasting, Remembrance and the Future
I’m a Shabbat Guest!
My new friend Miriam Steinberg-Egeth has got one of the coolest Jewish blogs you are going to see anywhere. Last year she blogged each of her Shabbat experiences for the entire year. This year, she's getting her friends to do it for her, clever girl. Getting 52 friends to blog for you can be a … Continue reading I’m a Shabbat Guest!