Tag Archives: Judaism

First Night of Chanukah

Posted on December 16, 2014 by

After devouring sweet potato latkes and baked apples, IB takes a photo of first night candles in a menorah carefully crafted by JB from a branch of a tree. (Note the layers of wax from many previous Chanukahs spilled and dripped on … Continue reading →

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Unveilings

Posted on June 1, 2014 by

My stepfather died nearly a year ago and today was his unveiling. This is an old tradition that signifies the end of mourning. The headstone is literally “revealed” after its gauze has been dramatically ripped away. Because of the time … Continue reading →

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Fiddler

Posted on April 24, 2014 by

I was at the dress rehearsal of Fiddler on the Roof at school today, performed by a bunch of very talented middle schoolers and directed by our new theater teacher. The students’ voices in song, their choreography, and acting were … Continue reading →

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Cleaning my plate/ cleaning my soul

Posted on September 5, 2013 by

It’s the new year. A time to make account of all the deeds and misdeeds of the previous year, embrace failings, and move toward commitment to our better selves for the year to come. After services today we went out … Continue reading →

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In the Table: Passover Edition

Posted on April 9, 2013 by

I was about to change the “In the Table” display and realized I hadn’t documented it. For Passover this year, the glass topped table was filled with a 1941 Maxwell House Haggadah, a reproduction of the Sarajevo Haggadah (from about 1350), … Continue reading →

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Chag Sameach!

Posted on March 30, 2013 by

(JB’s photo)

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Jogging juggler and polar explorer

Posted on September 27, 2012 by

Yesterday during the break in the Yom Kippur service, about three o’clock, a few of us took a walk along the lake. It was a beautiful brisk day. I wore my tallit outside to help keep me warm. That was … Continue reading →

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