Victoria Dwek
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Schedules Don’t Work. This Might.
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Did you find it stressful to get your kids to stick to a schedule? When we first heard our kids were going to be home for a couple of weeks before Pesach a month ago, we all started preparing schedules for our families to keep some kind of structure. We even posted sample schedules and
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Feel Alone? You’re Not! This is Your Companion for the Seder. Chizzuk, Divrei Torah, and More!
Leading Rabbanim and Rebbetzins have joined to bring you a Chizzuk Companion for the seder. You don’t have to feel lonely. Klal Yisrael is with you and wants you to feel inspired when you sit at your Seder table. Organized by Mrs. Sury Babad, this collaboration includes dvrei Torah, thoughts, stories, and words of chizzuk
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Basics: How to Make Pesach Rolls (Gebrokts)
These Pesach rolls were always a staple when I was growing up. My earliest Pesach memories involve sitting on the steps of the Javits Center during a Chol Hamoed trip eating these Pesach rolls and cream cheese. Before Pesach lunches, my mother would make them fresh and bring them to the table hot out of
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Basics: How to Make Syrian Charoset
You don’t need to be Syrian to enjoy it, but if you are, this charoset is the number one Pesach must-have. Next to matzah itself, there is nothing more necessary on Pesach than this charoset. In Pesachs past, I’ve packed it in suitcases and brought it with me wherever I went. It’s the reason Korech
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Basics: How to Make Perfect Meringues
If I don’t make any other sweet thing on Pesach, I will make meringues…the melt-in-your-mouth perfect little sweet treat. Let’s get a few things straight. I don’t leave my meringues in the oven overnight. We like them crisp on the outside, and chewy on the inside. And you can accomplish that simply by baking for
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What Do You Say When Mashiach Comes?
We’re davening for Mashiach – these are the brachos you’ll need when the moment finally comes. Below are the berachot, compiled by Maaoyon.com, one says upon Mashiach’s arrival.
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Company Coming? Make Crock-Pot Corned Beef
There’s nothing easier. And your guests will go nuts. Everyone will rave about how great the meat is. And you’ll laugh inside. Because all you did was put corned beef in the Crock-Pot. This is the perfect solution for Shabbos lunch or even on a busy day like Purim when you need an effortless main
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Your Guide to Melting Chocolate
Melting chocolate should be simple. But sometimes it goes smoothly and sometimes we end up with a thick, gloppy mess. We’ve answered all your questions so you can melt chocolate successfully anytime. I often get asked questions on the topic of melting chocolate. And since I’ve melted quite a bit of chocolate in my life
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How to Shrink Wrap Your Mishloach Manos Package
Shrink wrap is super practical plus gives a professional look to your mishloach manos. And it’s so easy to do! I first learned how easy it is to shrink wrap a few years ago when hanging around my BCP friends. I couldn’t believe how easy it was! Shrink-wrapping gives that finished, professional look to a
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You Can Make This Chocolate Popcorn Now–And Freeze It!
Beat the rush and create a unique chocolate popcorn treat Chocolate popcorn is one of my oldies but goodies. There was a time when I’d make it every single week as a dessert for Shabbat. I’d serve it in a big jar and we’d sit around the Shabbat table late into the night, schmoozing while
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