The Israel trip is bringing up a lot of questions, stirring up the dust. I think it's good, even when it's difficult. Maybe it's good because it's so difficult.

http://interfaithfamily.com/spirituality/talking_about_god/I_Say_Tomato_You_Say_Deoxyribonucleic_Acid.shtml

My non-religious mother called this morning to tell me she made me a massage appointment at 4pm next Friday over winter break.

"I made sure we got the appointment just in time for Shabbos so you can be relaxed even though you won't be able to go to Hillel."

I love that.

Thanks for the picture, IrishRed

Happy Chanukah, everyone!