Even if you don’t always feel so noticed, this is our essence. And there is Someone keeping track. It’s time that you know it! The proof? is in the olive oil. Last week, one of my sons was sick in bed for a few days with a wintertime ailment. On the morning that his appetite…
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Bruschetta With Cheese
These gorgeous bruschetta are the perfect dairy item for your party. They look beautiful, they’re delicious, and yes, they’re actually easy to prep. (You can do it!) I first served these bruschetta this past Shavuot. I wanted something new, special, and beautiful, with fresh new flavors. I had made three variations–this pear flavor (my personal…
Square Donuts or Beignets
There’s no cutting out circles. Cut these easily and have amazing square donuts ready all the quicker. Make them dairy or make them pareve. At our Chanukah content meeting, Renee asked, “What doughnut recipe will we be sharing on BetweenCarpools.com this year?” And I responded, “Renee. We have sooo many donut recipes on BetweenCarpools. (Not…
Your Kids Will Love Our Dance Game!
We collaborated with Toveedo to create this fun dance game your kids can get up and enjoy right now! Our own children (and their friends!) really enjoy playing on a dance machine. It’s good, active, wholesome fun. They follow the instructions on the screen to jump and dance to the beat of their favorite songs. …
Amazon Prime Chanukah Activities – All Under $20
These no-prep, no mess Chanukah-themed activities are great for either a party or for your children to enjoy at home. Yes, there’s lots of great Chanukah game ideas here on Between Carpools. There’s our popular Scratch Off Games, this super popular dreidel game, and so much more. But, sometimes, you don’t want to plan, brainstorm,…
Experience Positivity & Warmth At Lakewood’s Newest Cheder: Yeshiva Toras Chesed (YTC)
Founded by Rabbi Simcha Weisz, Yeshiva Toras Chesed is opening its doors in September 2025. All the details, below! Rabbi Simcha Weisz, a veteran mechanech, is truly passionate about Chinuch. ‘What I’ve learned,’ Rabbi Weisz explains, ‘is the importance of warmth, excitement, and positivity when being mechanech our children. Yeshiva Toras Chesed is about giving…
Chanukah Watercolor Painting Craft
FREE DOWNLOAD: This craft is strangely satisfying. Join your kids for some simple Chanukah fun. We love bringing Yom Tov and other Jewish themed crafts to our readers. You can never have too many! A reader recently brought to our attention this glue and salt painting craft that’s become popular lately. We decided a Chanukah…
The Best Crispy Onion Strings
Easy to make and full of flavor. These have stood the test of time and are certainly the best Crispy Honey Mustard Onion Strings. I usually avoid writing recipes that are called “the best.” The reason for it is very simple. In 2 years from now, I might create a better version and I’ll have…
Gifts (for Everyone!) for Under $25.
You don’t need to spend a lot to give someone a Chanukah gift they’ll really appreciate!
We Are Super Excited. The Kichels Collection 4 Is Here!
Nothing gets a family excited like a new edition of The Kichels Collection! Chanukah sale 20% off at Feldheim.com. I needed a strategy. My copy of The Kichels Collection 4 had arrived in the mail. I needed to hide it from my family so that I could actually read it and tell you all about…
