Planning a trip to kivrei tzaddikim or visiting a kever on a yahrtzeit? If you plan to visit a kever and want to understand what’s appropriate when visiting a cemetery, here’s a guide that breaks it all down simply and clearly. How Do I Daven at a Grave? Tefillos should always be directed to Hashem….
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THE Power of Panic
As a parent, you can be much more effective when you don’t panic. The kids were playing quietly – 10 yr old Meira and her new friend Rachel – so Naomi wasn’t sure whether she should interrupt them to offer snacks. “Oh, why not?” she wondered to herself, “they’re probably hungry by now.” And with…
With The HelpLine, A Listening Ear Starts With You
Visit www.thlusa.org to learn about The HelpLine and volunteer opportunities! More details, below. The HelpLine is a free, anonymous Jewish support hotline—available 24/7, 365 days a year—made possible by trained volunteers who are willing to answer the phone and listen. Founded in the UK in 2019 by Rabbi AY Goldman and Shaya Halpern, The HelpLine…
Sweet and Smoky Breaded Chicken Thighs with Maple Sweet Potatoes
One pan. Zero stress. 100% flavor. You’ll love this sheet pan dinner! Who needs takeout when you can whip up this golden-crispy chicken and caramelized sweet potato situation right at home? Crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside, and those sweet potatoes? Straight-up candy vibes. The kind of dinner that makes you feel like…
Dinner Done Dishes
It’s not only about the recipes…the way you serve them matters too! From pretty cookware to kitchen tools, we rounded up these Dinner Done inspired items so your food can not only taste–but look like they do in the book! We took everyone’s favorite Dinner Done 2 and did a little extra digging—because the magic…
One Simcha Detail – Checked Off Your List!
Guest packages from The Guest Sweet are beautiful, easy to order, affordable, and completely stress-free! Shop at theguestsweet.com. Have you ever hosted a simcha? Because, there’s the simcha – and then there’s everything that comes along with it. The menu, the schedule, the seating, the endless (endless!) details. And then someone at the park asks,…
Winter Boots: Don’t Get Stuck with Wet Feet Again
These well-priced boots (most under $60) will keep you warm and dry. It’s that errand that we kind of push off until we cannot push off anymore. We said after the last snow, “We really must get those boots!” But then, you know what happens…it snows again. And it will again! Don’t go the rest…
5 Earring Hacks
From keeping your ears healthy, to maintaining cleaner earrings, to preventing losing them…these little tricks will help. When you’re wearing an earring that’s a little heavier than your ear is accustomed to, these stickers prevent them from getting stretched. Once you try these, your ears won’t want to go without them! Even with just regular…
The Health Log: A Parent’s Secret Weapon
They say a mother’s intuition is key – but a mother’s information may help you do the best job possible when advocating for your child. A while back, I shared this medicine hack that was recently discovered by my much younger sister-in-law, who found it to be a game-changer for her and her friends. As…
How to Separate Your Business from Your Identity
If your business can’t survive without you–or you can’t survive without your business, it’s time to refocus. Editor’s Note: Kristin is a business adviser whose guidance was instrumental in the growth of Between Carpools. We are happy to share her expertise with our readers. Two years ago, during one of my most acute, intense cancer…
