I recently read two books that I think of almost like opposite ends of a spectrum. The first book, The New Jew: An...
Books and Writing Articles
The New Jew: An Unexpected Conversion by Sally Srok Friedes — Book Review
"The New Jew" has become very personal for me. It came along at just the right time to highlight what I have and what...
The Shiksa Syndrome by Laurie Graff — Book Review
When I first finished reading "The Shiksa Syndrome," I wanted to say that I didn’t like it. I wanted to say that...
Reading Jewish
I read a lot, although admittedly, my recreational reading time is generally about thirty minutes before I fall asleep...
Chemically Enhanced Marketing
Hi. My name is Sheyna and I'm an introvert.Usually.I had a bad headache today and took one of the most effective OTC...
My mom
I have not written in a long time, and for that I apologize. I have been dealing with my feelings in therapy and...
The REAL Me
Along the lines of my previous post about being on Facebook, I've decided to stop hiding behind my avatar. Don't get...
Not now, honey, I’m Facebooking
I've done it. I am now socially networked. And there must be something wrong, because I am having WAY too much fun...
Jews and Halloween – some personal thoughts
Today is Picture Day at school. Yep, on Halloween. The reminder explicitly states "No costumes, please." Now, it is a...

