Monthly Archives: June 2008

I had one shabbat in Israel this year. Normally I try for two, but I just couldn’t make it work this year, so one it was. And it was also one that I kept completely and fully in Jerusalem with … Continue reading →

So much has happened in the last six weeks that my mind is reeling and I’m playing catch-up. I slept in super late yesterday for the first time since my first couple days in Tel Aviv and I’m camped out … Continue reading →

I haven’t been able to put pixel to screen since I got back from Israel, other than my mega-round-up link fest for my fellow geeks. On Sunday evening, I hopped back into Edelman mode and have been at an internal … Continue reading →

I’ve “saved to draft” a rather high number of posts this week. No energy to finish writing them and no time to get the energy to write. Some things I owe you. 1. Keeping shabbat in Jerusalem, taking naps and … Continue reading →

I mentioned that I had coffee with Ivri Lider when I was in Israel. I had to get out my smelling salts to wake up Israelis after I told them we’d met via Twitter. But for the non-Israelis in the … Continue reading →

I have twittered a couple times, “I hate when people make rules about the internet and I hate when people don’t follow my rules.” Then I never share my rules about the internet. So… um… what are my rules? 1. … Continue reading →

Alright, already. When I snapped this photo on Thursday afternoon, I promised it would be on my blog. Both my blawg (pronounced like an American) and my blohg (pronounced like an Israeli or Latino), so here it is at long … Continue reading →

Memorial Day weekend Came and went without much thought for me this year, but it was my sixth anniversary of moving to Chicago and this passover marked my third anniversary in my condo. Six years is longer than I’ve lived … Continue reading →

I feel like I’ve said a million times that if it weren’t for my blog, my Jewish life wouldn’t be very diverse. It would be very much centered around two Chicago Jewish communities–my reform synagogue and the federation. Nothing wrong … Continue reading →

Have we met yet? Can you get to Tel Aviv tonight for a great party? Then come to Gordo’s in Tel Aviv, enjoy the Carsitters, the beach breeze, and the company. All the info is on Facebook, ta da!