Tag Archives: Judaism

Heartwarming Family Traditions

Look, I hate to keep picking on my mom, but if she keeps handing me blog topics on a silver platter what can I do?  We’re meeting my parents and an assortment of friends and family for dinner tomorrow night, and … Continue reading

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One Too Many…

Nothing is quite so interesting as a business function where alcohol is flowing like water (which has always been my experience).  For some reason people repeatedly forget that they are at a business function and not a frat party, and … Continue reading

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Happy Birthday Mom!

Today is my mom’s birthday, and a time to remember how lucky I am to have her.  I don’t like to admit this, but she’s really smart and funny and best of all a good sport.  I mean, when you’re … Continue reading

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Yom Kippur

I’m back, after 24 hours of Yom Kippur, or Day of Atonement.  You might be wondering what I have possibly done that requires atonement.  Well, a lot of years I don’t make it through the whole actual fast.  Sometimes I … Continue reading

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Happy New Year

The Jewish New Year, Rosh Hashanah, begins at sunset tonight. Jews around the world will welcome year 5773 by eating a huge meal, going to synagogue, and sleeping until someone pokes them.  Rosh Hashanah kicks off the High Holidays, the … Continue reading

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