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Dear Reader, L’Shana Tova to my Jewish readers! Ready for 2020 to be over already? The Jews get a chance to say hello to a new year this Friday night (September 18, 2020) as we celebrate Rosh Hashanah. Hopefully, this …[Continue]

Dear Reader, Have you picked up any new hobbies during the pandemic? Like many others, I have expanded my baking, which used to be limited to a weekly challah (for our Friday night Shabbat dinner). In the past few months …[Continue]

Dear Reader, September is National Honey Month! Honey also symbolizes “a sweet new year” when Jews celebrate Rosh Hashanah, which this year is September 18 – 20. See ya on the Net, Barbara J. Feldman “Surfing the Net with Kids” …[Continue]

Dear Reader, This month marks 100 years since the 19th Amendment gave American women were given the right to vote. However, at that time, many states still barred blacks from voting. So, in practical terms, it was not until the …[Continue]

Dear Reader, Although many still do not know whether kids and teachers will be returning to their classrooms this fall, today’s topic is in honor of August’s status as “Get Ready for Kindergarten” month. Here in San Diego, most schools …[Continue]

Dear Reader, Today’s topic is inspired by both the recent Disney+ streaming release of the Hamilton movie, and the upcoming anniversary of the Hamilton v. Burr duel, which took place on July 11, 1804. Have you watched the Hamilton movie …[Continue]

Dear Reader, If you are looking for some 4th of July resources, here is my round-up of all the Independence Day resources from Surfnetkids, including coloring pages and research starters: 4th of July Resources. Hope you find a way to …[Continue]

Dear Reader, What are you grateful for during these stressful times? I’m grateful for my patio, virtual exercise classes, streaming movies, my health, my friends and family, and YOU: my dear readers! Hit reply and let me know what you …[Continue]

Dear Reader, Again, my topic is pulled from current events, as Juneteenth recently made it into the news when President Trump scheduled (and then cancelled) a rally in Tulsa, Oklahoma for June 19th. As always, I hope you find these …[Continue]

Dear Reader, Things seem to looking up, just a little bit. Don’t you think? Many cities are slowly opening up after the long spring Covid-19 lockdown. And we seem to have started a national conversation on racism and police violence …[Continue]