Showing posts with label Children. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Children. Show all posts

October 24, 2024

Sukkot, I Will Miss You

Please see my new article in The Times of Israel called "Sukkot, I Will Miss You."

A few things happened so far this Sukkot that brought to my mind and heart the human element of the holiday period. The focus is often on the sukkah, but we also need to remember the community and connection of the people who are in the sukkah together.

(AI generated image via Designer)


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April 29, 2024

Dolls

(Credit Photo: Andy Blumenthal)


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December 29, 2023

Torah Stickers

(Credit Photo: Andy Blumenthal)


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November 19, 2023

Cotton Candy Blue and Pink

(Credit Photo: Andy Blumenthal)


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October 3, 2023

Toy Esrogs

(Credit Photo: Andy Blumenthal)


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September 26, 2023

Toy Steak

(Credit Photo: Andy Blumenthal)


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September 24, 2023

Kid's Play Sukkah

(Credit Photo: Andy Blumenthal)


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September 3, 2023

This is So Not a Way to Become a Jewish Woman

Please see my new article in The Times of Israel called "This is So Not a Way to Become a Jewish Woman."

I'm sure many of us have seen the new hit Adam Sandler movie, You Are So Not Invited to My Bat Mitzvah, and probably most people will tell you it's a great movie.

To be fair, I believe that Adam Sandler did not mean badly with this movie in that it did show him trying to get the often out-of-control teenagers back on track. It was also nice to see that Stacy was ultimately a good person and friend. However, this Hollywood-ized version of a bat mitzvah and Jewish culture is clearly made for profit and not with a Jewish moral compass in mind and soul.

(Credit Photo: Dossy Blumenthal)

 


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August 6, 2023

Two Ways to Make Someone Feel Worthless

Please see my new article in The Times of Israel called "Two Ways to Make Someone Feel Worthless."

Actions may be bad, but most people aren't inherently bad, and no one deserves to be verbally, emotionally, or physically abused or treated by society with abject indifference. This is especially the case when it comes to helpless children, no one—whether parents, teachers, bullies, etc.—should be abusive to them. Children need safe, nurturing, and loving people and the environment around them that enable them to learn and grow to be the best people that they can be without being put down for mistakes they make, limitations they may have, or just being flawed human beings as we all are. Similarly, adults and workers should not be mistreated just because they are on your dime and can be. They have an inherent right to equality and to be treated with respect and dignity. There are no dumb questions or stupid mistakes when a person is trying their best.
 
(Credit Photo: RDNE Stock project via https://www.pexels.com/photo/scared-man-on-the-wooden-floor-6003316/)

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July 18, 2023

Awesome Kids Ice Cream Truck

(Credit Photo: Andy Blumenthal)


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July 11, 2023

Hmm, Kid's Doll With Scary Razor Sharp Teeth

 

(Credit Photo: Andy Blumenthal)


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July 10, 2023

Whirly Pop


(Credit Photo: Andy Blumenthal)


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July 7, 2023

Sit Here Next to Geoffrey

(Credit Photos: Andy Blumenthal)


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June 14, 2023

Awesome Father's Day Card and Early too!

Thank you to my wonderful children and to Hashem for all his mercy. 

(Credit Photo: Minna Blumenthal)


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May 11, 2023

Dog in Red Wagon

(Credit Photo: Andy Blumenthal)


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May 9, 2023

Swimming By Nordstrom

(Credit Photo: Andy Blumenthal)


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April 28, 2023

Thingamajig ~ Whatchamacallit

(Credit Photo: Andy Blumenthal)


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April 25, 2023

Play Tunnel

(Credit Photo: Andy Blumenthal)


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April 23, 2023

Out with the Baby; In with the Fries!

At least this guy knows what's really important! ;-)

(Credit Photo: Andy Blumenthal)


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April 19, 2023

What Are We Looking For Today?

(Credit Photo: Andy Blumenthal)


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