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If You’re Under the Age of 13, Please Hand the Phone to an Adult

By Bryan Gottlieb November 2011

Jenna died yesterday. Before you look in the obits for her, know that Jenna was of the amphibious persuasion; she was Joely’s goldfish. She basically lasted nine days and it

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Occupy Wall Street and Anti-Semitism

By admin November 2011

We’ve been keeping an eye on the discussion of anti-Semitism which swirls on the margins of the
“OCCUPY WALL STREET” (OWS) zeitgeist, which now of course is a huge national

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Sukkah Dinner

By admin October 2011

Cooking is not for all. I can admit I do not fall into the “good cookers” category. Nor do I fall in the “hostess with the mostess” category.

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Sukkot Holiday

By admin October 2011

I’m a born optimist, but one of the topics discussed during Sukkot, which falls between October 12-19 this year, is the futility of life. As with so many teachings from the Jewish

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613 Reasons to Love Pomegranates

By admin September 2011

Scientists and nutritionists are discovering more every day. Modern health care is all a-buzz over this succulent ancient fruit. Many studies are underway, and current evidence

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Dumb Things We Do For Our Kids

By admin August 2011

Ok. I admit it, I do dumb things for my kids. We just returned from a week in The Big Apple and my 12 year old daughter wanted to see The Cake Boss’s bakery in Hoboken, NJ.

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Complete Healing Necklace

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Wear in Good Health

By admin August 2011

Living in Los Angeles, everything seems to have a health-angle. Fitness, wellness and longevity quickly become the focus of conversation, often voiced in the form of concerns.

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Alefbet Jewelry

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Global Judaica: Los Angeles Design Team Alefbet Brings Eclectic Edge to Tradition

By admin August 2011

I am so happy to begin blogging on Red Thread! I wanted to take a second and introduce myself, Alissa, and the company I co-own, Alef Bet Jewelry.

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The most important help you'll ever hire -- your babysitter.

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My Babysitter is My Favorite Mechanic

By Bryan Gottlieb April 2011

Back when I first got my driver’s license, I also lucked out and got a car. At 16, my concept of car “ownership” extended to when my dad let me know I needed an oil change.

(Although,

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Rants from a Slacker Mom

By Lainie Phillips April 2011

“Martha Stewart Mommy Disorder” should be a DSM (The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders) diagnosis like “Bipolar Disorder” or “Major Depression Syndrome.”

No

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