With seminary days long gone, a mother today can still find Yom Tov inspiration. Picture a young girl, all of 16 years of age, waking up at 5:30 am to walk to a shul that is 1 hour away. Uphill, I might add. No, this wasn’t the only shul available. This particular girl decided to…
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Meat Party Menu Ideas
Meat Party Menu Ideas Elegant BBQ Theme This meat party was planned as a sheva brochos as a Collaborative event by The Anelis Group and Birch Event Design for a group of 50 family and friends. Though this is an outdoor BBQ party, the menu can be adapted for any party all year round. 6…
Dairy Party Menu Ideas
Dairy Party Menu Ideas Menu #1 Dairy Party for a Crowd of 30 This party was originally planned for a Bas Mitzvah Sunday Lunch. Starters: Sushi, Mushroom Wontons Soup: Onion Soup with Croutons and Cheese Salads: Spinach and Quinoa Salad (from Secret Restaurant Recipes) Nish Nosh Salad Caesar Salad Lettuce, Feta Cheese, and Teriyaki Mushrooms Other…
5 Secrets to Surviving Packing Day with Kids (+ Bonus Master Packing List!)
Traveling for Yom Tov? Does packing take you an entire day? Get it done efficiently and quickly (and yes! Your kids will even…gasp…help!). If you’re anything like me, you always have good intentions about packing the night before going away. But somehow, it’s suddenly midnight, you just finished the last of today’s tasks (or not),…
It’s Here! Decorate Your Phone with the Free Sukkos Wallpaper Download
The Sukkah in your backyard isn’t the only beauty! Get in the Sukkot spirit with this free phone wallpaper. Download today and get excited for Yom Tov every time you pick up your phone! Adorn your phone with this free wallpaper download. Yom Tov is coming and while we might not need a reminder to…
Traveling with Young Children? 14 Secrets for A Blissful Flight
It’s not easy to entertain children on a long flight. Here’s how to make it work without the angst. Because my husband’s whole family lives in Israel, we’ve amassed quite a few frequent flier miles with our children in tow. We’ve flown with just one baby, then one toddler, then a toddler and a baby…
Leah’s Yom Tov Shtreimel Kugel. Plus! What Really Makes the Best Potato Kugel
Best Kugel Tips + Kugel Recipe + Two Ways to Prepare an Overnight Kugel There is nothing in the world like a good piece of fresh potato kugel. It seems like everyone has “their” secret tricks to making their best potato kugel the best. Those tips might include techniques like heating the oil, grating by…
How to Check Vegetables for Bugs
Do you know the right way to check vegetables for insects? And even if you do, do you know what you’re looking for? These resources can help. A few years ago, I remember thinking that I couldn’t let a summer go by without enjoying at least one salad made from fresh baby spinach. But it…
The Sukkah Decorations You DO Have Time to Create
Bring the outdoors in with this easy-to-create Sukkah decor. Seriously now, who has time for homemade Sukkah decorations? You do. These Sukkah decorations are so easy to put together yourself. Really. I know how busy you are this Yom Tov season, because, so am I. We are all scrambling to get our freezers stocked, our…
Pomegranate Seeds Add Pops of Sweetness and Color in Daniella Silver’s Couscous
Enjoy one of your favorite simanim in this easy couscous side dish. Such a pretty side dish, this simple couscous salad is great for any occasion and especially Rosh Hashana. Beautiful, bright pomegranate seeds give this dish a pop of pink and a surprising freshness by adding a burst of juice to every bite. And…