Prefer not using margarine? Or, want to bake and you simply don’t have it on hand? This is a great alternative. It’s a great dough to use for hamantaschen too! There’s lots of reasons why everyone would want an oil-based cookie or hamantaschen. One, it’s simply more convenient. You always have oil in the house,…
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Die Cut Purim Labels from Label Land
The source of your favorite camp labels offers a creative label option for Purim! Orders are printed and shipped out the next day! We don’t really need to say much, you can just look and see how cool these new die cut labels are from Label Land. They call it “The Emblem Collection.” Some are…
On the Yahrzeit of Sarah Schenirer A”H
It’s the perfect day to stop and think about who we are as Jewish women–and the task that we have before us. By JUDITH GRUNFELD-ROSENBAUM Editor’s Note: Almost 30 years ago, when I was in elementary school, the 1995 Asifa on the 60th Yahrzeit of Sarah Schenirer a”h took place at the The Brooklyn Armory….
Homemade Pesach Ketchup
This Pesach ketchup is a key ingredient in the Miriam’s General Tso Chicken from her new book Real Life Pesach Cooking. If you use bottled ketchup, go ahead and take advantage of the convenience. If you don’t, however, this is a fabulous solution! Miriam says, “This ketchup recipe was originally created by my friend and…
Tackle Box Mishloach Manos are the Cutest Ever
Add some colorful sweets and click closed for a happy, fun mishloach manos this Purim. Ever since we’ve featured these Mini Eraser Collections, we realized that tackle boxes are a great storage solution for mini things. Things just look very cute in those mini compartments, and it’s fun for kids to organize and re-organize. And…
Use a DVD Case for Your Mishloach Manos
Make it look like a book or a DVD–there’s so much license to be creative! When do we try to brainstorm ideas of what type of content we’ll feature for each chag or Yom Tov? The best time to brainstorm ideas is, yes, the year before. When else do you get new Purim and Pesach…
Classic Gingersnap Cookies
If your family loves gingerbread, this is going to be a favorite. Gingersnaps (ginger snaps, ginger cookies, ginger biscuits – whatever you like to call them) have been one of our favorites for ever and ever and ever. There’s actually an internal family debate on which version that I make is the best. One son…
Don’t Pull an All-Nighter Before Purim!
We’re still three weeks out, but the days ahead are going to get busy. Stop now to plan–and prioritize. Rosh Chodesh Adar has passed. Purim is fast on its way! What creative costumes can I come up with this year? Who am I inviting for the Purim seudah? What theme will the shaloch manos be…
The Best Selection of Purim Costumes
Dress Up America is the supplier of Jewish and general costumes. It’s never been easier. Do your kids know what they want to be for Purim? The Kohen Gadol? The Hatzolah EMT? Or the Lego man? Chances are they do, and you might (or might not) be looking forward to a trip to the costume…
Where to Get Hammont Boxes in Bulk for Purim
Did you know that you can get all those mishloach manos boxes direct and save? We’ve picked out a few of our favorites that we think you’re going to love! Our first top pick are these perfect little gift box hanger. Just fill and hang them on your bottle of wine for the perfect, classy…
