Heard a sermon today about the story of the prodigal son and this bit really resonated with me. Because I was a very long way off when my Father reached out to me. I was so far away from God, … Continue reading
Yes, I know the One (but…)
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The song asks “echad mi yodea”, so here’s my answer! Continue reading
What does it mean to me to be Jewish
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Thinking a bit more about my identity Last time I talked about my identity in general – an Israeli Jewish woman, who likes eating pistachios while watching Fauda… which is related strongly to my identity as an Israeli. But what … Continue reading
Eating pistachios, watching Fauda, and thinking about identity.
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I love Fauda even though it’s not a genre I’m normally into – it’s just a connection to my home, and as I live far away from home it means a lot to me. And eating pistachios while watching it … Continue reading
The long way home
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It’s not about geography. It’s about belonging. Continue reading
Time to blog again?
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What’s a nice Jewish girl doing in church on Christmas Day? Continue reading
The myth of ‘pagan’ Christmas – UnHerd
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What I have written, I have written
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Some of you may remember me talking about a kind of blogging hiatus because of being too busy with studies. Well, I finished the course back in April, we’re now in September, and it’s time to admit it: the hiatus … Continue reading
social distancing and throwing stones
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Just look at those people driving all the way to some beauty spot to go for a walk, can’t they go for a walk near home just like the goverment guidelines say… or don’t actually say, but there’s a recommendation … Continue reading
why I’m ok/why I’ve been crying – a blog in two parts
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This morning I bawled like a baby. Yesterday a friend asked how come I’m so cheerful. I have reasons. Really good reasons. Let me start with the crying, because it’s fresh. (and also probably shorter than the other thing) Crying … Continue reading
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