...how wonderful it is to have a boyfriend who cares about the fact that I eat kosher?

That's all. Move along. Nothing to see here.

Chag Sameach - First night of Passover, a small gathering, fun with nephews, and an overnight on a couch. But a lovely beginning to my holiday. (read more...)

Purim Shpiel - I managed to make it to my synagogue Saturday night, to enjoy the Purim Shpiel. The best thing about the whole experience was repeated to me by everyone I greeted: We've missed you. I've missed them too. (read more...)

Starting Where I'm At - I read an interesting post today about learning things in order of importance, rather than "in order." And I was reminded of my own journey, and where I'm at so far. (read more...)

Painful Timing - My reflections on Debbie Friedman z"l. I'm not certain what to say to summarize how I can feel such loss, when I wasn't raised on her music. I feel a little bit on the outside, and a little connected all at the same time. And I mourn. (read more...)

Weaving Between the Debates... As a Woman - I read a simple blog post discussing the first woman ordained as an Orthodox Rabbi, then several articles that debated the issues, then had to spend time on Google looking up some of the vocabulary. In the end, I've concluded that (a) there's certainly a lot left for me to learn about all the different debates in general, (b) I'm definitely at home in the synagogue I attend. (read more...)

So I received an interesting email.

It's not even the "I'm disappointed" you're becoming Jewish, it was a Facebook email that said "I'm disappointed in some of the public things you're saying on Facebook" email.

I'm supportive of gay rights. I'm supportive of gay marriage. I was when I was Christian. I still am now that I'm Jewish.

( The longer set of details and context )

Once again, I'm feeling like I need to step up my studies and wrapping up the loose ends, almost just so that I can set my Facebook Profile for "Religious Views = Jewish."

That's an odd goal, isn't it? *le sigh*

Selichot - A Moving Passage - One section of our services tonight (the Selichot services to start the reflections before Rosh Hashanah, the High Holy Days, also considered the New Year) touched me very poignantly, close to home, in my heart. I felt compelled to write it down and share it with you. (read more...)

The Balm of Music, Ceremonies, and Epiphanies - I had a nightmare, and conquered it with music--with Hebrew! *giggle* There's a couple of ceremonies coming up, in my friends' lives. And I ponder the nature of what matters to me, in relationships, and have an epiphany about one of my "non-negotiables." (read more...)

Returning Home Again - A little about food at Pennsic, how the itchies are lately, and looking forward to traveling to FL this weekend. (read more...)