…the ancient nooks and crannies of the Old City of Jerusalem, it was not just magical. It was more. Like a spiritual experience that touched the earth
Tag: Jewish
Yes And……Israel??
When I took comedy improv classes several years ago, the first thing we learned was “Yes and….”
Anotherwords, no matter what someone says…
Going Backwards – To Move Forward
Who knew being unabashedly Jewish was the missing link? Perhaps someone feels the same way… no sense of belonging to any Jewish co
Jewish and What in the World did I just do!?
Twenty years into learning about Judaism, I was still hanging around the edges. Learning? Yes. Observing Jewish laws? Too exotic and constraining. I admired other people’s Jewish observances. but I was
JEWISH! (in American Sign Language & Spoken English)
Relax, watch and listen in American Sign Language and spoken English to “Mini Skirts and Jewish” narrated for Deaf and hearing audiences… First there’s the well trodden path. Then there’s the divergence I never expected…
Shabbat And Science??! Recap #5
I am an internet overuser, a plate overloader. Time management is not my strength. But once a week, for 25 hours, I now receive a break…I calm my amygdala
SUKKOT – baby steps
“Sukkah is the only mitzvah into which a person enters with his muddy boots.” We do this mitzvah with our whole body. “You shall rejoice on your festival
MITZVAH SURPRISES: Recap #4
A mini skirt wearing, religion hating, pork rib loving woman seeking excitement…finds joy, dignity and delight in her Jewish roots and surprise surprise..
Rosh Hashana and What?
I love being Jewish. Of course I didn’t used to. But now I am kind of like a little kid… learning the meaning, significance, rituals
BUBBE, ZAIDY & OUR ROOTS: Recap #1
Here is a snapshot of my family’s coming to America… one immigrant family making its way through the years. My family lived big. Our triumphs as well as our challenges. With little subtlety, my family said what they meant without editing. This could be exciting or a bit shocking.