Author Archives: Michal Kohane מיכל כהנא

Noah & the Lit Ark, Talmud in the Streets and more

Posted on November 4, 2016 by Michal Kohane מיכל כהנא

Vignettes: I have received plenty of warnings about the East Coast winters, and specifically the New York storms, wind tunnels, dirty snow, black ice and what not, all things I’m awaiting with great apprehension, “leafing” through websites for warm clothing, … Continue reading →

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Sukkot: The Holiday of Temporary Housing and More

Posted on October 21, 2016 by Michal Kohane מיכל כהנא

Sukkot: Vignettes On chol hamo’ed – the intermediary days of – Sukkot, I do what all Israelis do: go out to nature. Bear Mountain is less than an hour away with trees in unbelievable fall colors, beautiful lakes and stunning … Continue reading →

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Almost Shabbat, Almost Sukkot

Posted on October 14, 2016 by Michal Kohane מיכל כהנא

Vignette: Throughout most of the day, Riverdale seems like a suburb and not really part of the bustling city, just a couple of miles south. Here’s there are big beautiful trees, nearby trails along the river, gorgeous homes, and people … Continue reading →

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Chatima Tova!

Posted on October 11, 2016 by Michal Kohane מיכל כהנא

Kenneth Bone went from being an undecided voter in the “middle of nowhere” to a national hero after asking a question in the recent debate. Perhaps more than his question, it was the following comment: “I feel like Mr. Trump … Continue reading →

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Shabbat Shuva: on Finding Balance – or – Standing and Walking

Posted on October 7, 2016 by Michal Kohane מיכל כהנא

In Riverdale NY, it seems like the whole world is celebrating this season. First, the weather has been a sunny, pleasant fall; not humid anymore and not yet freezing. Some of the famous trees are starting to change; there is … Continue reading →

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CA Girl in NY, Week 4: Vignettes from Yeshiva Life before Rosh Hashana

Posted on September 30, 2016 by Michal Kohane מיכל כהנא

Vignette When I packed my “shmates” – assorted loosely fitting clothes, more than a few acquired as treasures in second hand and thrift stores – many ended up in the giveaway bag because “that’s not how people dress in NY”. … Continue reading →

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California Girl in NY, Week 3: Ki Tavo… coming and going

Posted on September 23, 2016 by Michal Kohane מיכל כהנא

The Weather – again… Summer rainstorms?? If the CA “weather paradox” imagery might be skiing in t-shirt, NY’s might be negotiating puddles in shorts, flip-flops and umbrella… New Yorkers 101 My morning walk is great, mostly because it saves me … Continue reading →

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California Girl in NY – Week 2: Vignettes and Torah

Posted on September 15, 2016 by Michal Kohane מיכל כהנא

Choices I’ve never had to make: When I walk out of the Yeshiva this afternoon, the morning clear, beautiful, blue sky gives way to glorious thick, dark, grey clouds. Within minutes, torrents gush down the streets. I’m drenched and hurry … Continue reading →

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Don’t do nothing – Parashat Shoftim

Posted on September 9, 2016 by Michal Kohane מיכל כהנא

For now, I am fortunate to walk to school in the mornings. The weather is actually very much a reminder of my Haifa childhood. There are magnificent, tall maple and other so green trees that enjoy and benefit from the … Continue reading →

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5 decades later – starting again…

Posted on September 7, 2016 by Michal Kohane מיכל כהנא

Twenty years ago, while working on my masters in Jewish Studies, I had the great honor to learn in person with Dr. Rebetzin / Rabbanit Naomi Cohen, wife of then Chief Rabbi of Haifa, Eliyahu Yosef Sh’ar Yashuv Cohen. I … Continue reading →

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