February 2001
It's mid winter (if you haven't noticed). It gets dark early and the kids can drive you nuts. So what's better then making a few cups of hot cocoa, getting out the munchies, and reading a story to a child snuggled up close by. Below are two site which are definitely worth visiting.http://ezra.mts.jhu.edu/~rabbiars/
http://ezra.mts.jhu.edu/~rabbiars/stories/
The first is the Rabbi Amy Scheinerman web site. Though some of her site is directed towards children and her students, there is a lot out there for older folks as well. Especially on the Jewish life cycle which is well written and useful. But the reason for my visit were for her stories. Have a look and go easy on the marshmallows.
http://www.nishmas.org.il/
http://www.nishmas.org.il/htmldocs/stories.html
In a slightly different light, if Chassidic stories interest you, then have a look at the Nishmat Chayim site and more specifically, their archives of Chassidic stories. If I have any gripe concerning the site, it's the biography links found in most of the stories, which are too sketchy and do not contain further links.
http://www.kcrw.org/b/jss.html
Are you tired? Would you like someone to do the talking? Visit the Jewish Short Stories from Eastern Europe and Beyond site. Believe it or not, KCRW is a radio station operating out of Santa Monica College. It has a wonderful collection of stories. These stories are also available for sale on tapes which are told over by people like Theodore Bikel, Edward Asner, Richard Dreyfuss, Leonard Nimoy, etc. Don’t miss!!
The World Mizrachi Movement based in Yerushalayim is active in 28 countries throughout the world. Their new website displays the Mizrachi movement's involvement in Jewish Learning. Their site boasts an on-line shiur, as well as biographies on a host of Rabbinical leaders who have supported the concept as well as the actualization of the Mizrachi movement. In addition, the site contains a family and friends section that lists and links to Religious Zionist organizations, programs, as well as updates on activities as they take place anywhere in the world.
http://www.torah.org/learning/yomtov/tubshvat/
Haven't you always wondered why we eat fruit on Tu B'shvat or what planting trees has to do with this day? Well it's about time you find out why. Come explore the themes and customs of Tu'Bshvat at Torah.Org. You'll get answers to your questions and a lot more...