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Letter from a Passive-Aggressive Mother-in-Law

This week, Gilui Daat published another letter to an uncooperative and unappreciative daughter-in-law. My own daughter wondered whether both letters were written by the same person, but the details don't match.Here's the previous letter: With a Mother-in-Law Like This, Who Needs…See More
Blog post by Hannah Katsman Feb 25, 2011
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Hannah Katsman and Risa Tzohar are now friends Feb 7, 2011
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Family of Face-Covering Moms in Beit Shemesh

These pictures, from Nahar Hayarden Street in Beit Shemesh, were posted on Rotter.net. The youngest one looks about four years old. They are covered from head to toe in black,…See More
Blog post by Hannah Katsman Jan 10, 2011
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Hannah Katsman commented on Jodi's group 'Women who blog and social network'
Claire, maybe this will help. Good luck! http://www.amotherinisrael.com/stepping-off-your-teens-emotional-rollercoaster/
Dec 21, 2010
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Hannah Katsman commented on Jodi's group 'Women who blog and social network'
Wow, Claire, that is tough. It sounds like improving the situation will take more than "catching them doing something right." Can I suggest a family meeting? Make sure that the teens can come, as well as your husband if he is available. I…
Dec 19, 2010
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Do You Only Cook When Your Baby Is Asleep?

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I started a series on my site, CookingManager.Com, about cooking with children, and I posted my article on cooking with babies in the house here at Metro Imma. I think that  many new moms have a hard time fitting in chores once the new baby comes. How do you manage?I'll also be writing about cooking with toddlers, preschoolers, etc.See More
Hannah Katsman added a discussion to the group Foodie Mom Dec 16, 2010
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Gourmet Kosher Cooking

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Gourmet Kosher Cooking features outstanding kosher recipes plus new products for today’s kosher cook, tabletop décor, wine suggestions, kosher travel ideas, and featured giveaways. Anyone with interest in kosher cooking should join!See More
Hannah Katsman joined Elizabeth Kurtz's group Dec 16, 2010
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Do You Only Cook When Your Baby Is Asleep? If So Then Read This. . .

I’m continuing my series about cooking with children. Part I: 9 Great Reasons to Cook with Your Kids.I once took a counseling call from a mother having a hard time with her new baby. She complained that the baby starts to cry while she is doing important tasks. When I asked her for an…See More
Blog post by Hannah Katsman Dec 16, 2010
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Hannah Katsman replied to MI Post's discussion 'Mayim Balik is breastfeeding her toddler... mixed response.'
I  nursed two at once. It is time-consuming, I will agree.
Dec 16, 2010
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candy commented on Hannah Katsman's blog post 'Rabbi Eliyahu: Nurse in Public, Not in the Bathroom'
I agree!
Nov 12, 2010
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Blog or Tweet for a New Tallit

When I was growing up, the tallit, a rectangular prayer shawl with ritual fringes worn in the synagogue, came in two color choices: white, or black and white. Nowadays you can find them in many beautiful colorsand styles.Galillee Silks, a specialty silk designer located on Kibbutz Beit…See More
Blog post by Hannah Katsman Nov 10, 2010
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Win a stunning tallit (value $300) from Galilee Silks http://ning.it/c7l61t
Status posted by Hannah Katsman Nov 10, 2010
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Rabbi Eliyahu: Nurse in Public, Not in the Bathroom

The alon Olam Katan has a regular feature called shu”t cellulari, or responsa via SMS. Readers can text halachic questions and get answers fairly quickly, from either Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu or Rabbi Shlomo Aviner.My daughter alerted me to one of last week’s questions:Is there a problem of tumah (impurity or uncleanness) to nurse in a public bathroom,…See More
Blog post by Hannah Katsman Oct 27, 2010
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Your Intrepid Fashion Reporter on the "Aladdin"

Note both the pants and the elaborate head covering"You really ought to take pictures of those women's outfits," said my husband. Hewas talking about the baggy pants of the religious women up at NachalHashofet during chol hamoed (the intermediate days of the Sukkotholiday). One reason most rabbis don't allow pants because they show theseparation of the leg from above the knee. The pants pictured (mostly)hide the shape…See More
Blog post by Hannah Katsman Oct 12, 2010
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Tip: Use Your Dishwasher to Wash Produce

Washing vegetables under the faucet uses up a lot of water, even if you are efficient (keeping the faucet off when needed, and rinsing large amounts all at once). Long ago I considered washing produce in the dishwasher, but I didn't actually try it until reading about it in unplgged.You can see from the picture how I…See More
Blog post by Hannah Katsman Oct 3, 2010
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Easy and Inspiring Sukkah Decorations by Mara

Wondering how you are going to decorate your sukkah*? Your worries are over! Please welcome Mara Strom of Kosher on a Budget for today's guest post on Sukkah crafts. And be sure to check out her site. I love Sukkot. Really, truly love it! I love watching my husband and sons build our sukkah, and hosting friends and family in our humble little home-away-from-home. But every year, the decorating of our sukkah stumps…See More
Blog post by Hannah Katsman Sep 20, 2010
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City
don't have a state
Number of children and age
6, ages 5-19
Occupation
Writer, blogger

More about me

I'm a mother of six and a breastfeeding counselor. I also write and maintain two websites:
At A Mother in Israel I write social commentary on parenting, Judaism, and life in Israel.
At Cooking Manager, I share tips on kosher, easy, healthy and frugal home cooking. CookingManager.Com also has a Facebook page with updates and discussions on home cooking.

All three sites have active communities. I hope you will check them out and leave a comment!

I also am active in the Israeli blogging community and helped run two well-attended events for bloggers.

Contact or "friend" me if you have questions on any of those topics, or follow me on Twitter.com/mominisrael.

Hannah Katsman's Blog

Hannah Katsman

Letter from a Passive-Aggressive Mother-in-Law

three musketeers This week, Gilui Daat published another letter to an uncooperative and unappreciative daughter-in-law. My own daughter wondered whether both letters were written by the same person, but the details don't match.

Here's the previous letter: With a Mother-in-Law Like This,…

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Posted on February 25, 2011 at 3:40am

Hannah Katsman

Family of Face-Covering Moms in Beit Shemesh

burqa-family-beit-shemesh

These pictures, from Nahar Hayarden Street in Beit Shemesh, were posted on Rotter.net. The youngest one looks about four years old. They…

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Posted on January 10, 2011 at 9:30am

Hannah Katsman

Do You Only Cook When Your Baby Is Asleep? If So Then Read This. . .

baby in a green highchair eating spaghetti I’m continuing my series about cooking with children. Part I: 9 Great Reasons to Cook with Your Kids.

I once took a counseling call from a mother having a hard time with her new baby. She complained…

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Posted on December 16, 2010 at 5:15pm

Hannah Katsman

Blog or Tweet for a New Tallit

When I was growing up, the tallit, a rectangular prayer shawl with ritual fringes worn in the synagogue, came in two color choices: white, or black and white. Nowadays you can find them in many beautiful colors

and styles.

Galillee…

Continue

Posted on November 10, 2010 at 4:27pm

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At 9:52pm on January 27, 2010, Anais MizrahiAnais Mizrahi said…
Hey,

How are you ? I'm Anais. I just wanted to welcome you to this great website !!! I'm sure you will find very interesting groups to join, if you want you can even create your own !
Have fun,

Anais Mizrahi
At 7:00am on December 23, 2009, Nina FixlerNina Fixler said…
hi Hannah, I thought you might be interested to know that we soft launched MetroImma Jerusalem last week. Please check out the site and become a member:
http://metroimmajerusalem.ning.com/
At 10:48am on December 13, 2009, Julie Lehmann WeismanJulie Lehmann Weisman said…
hey hannah welcome! so glad you found our tweets interesting enough to join the site! make sure to join the moms who blog and social network group, as well as offer us your great insights in any other group you find interesting!
 
 
 
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