These are seven, deep, impactful ways to connect meaningfully to the Yom Tov of Sukkos. We are about to immerse ourselves in nine days of closeness, of joy and of connection. Nine beautiful, precious days whose impact will hopefully carry us through the rest of the year. Every year, I try to zoom in on…
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Sukkos Pekelach with Lulav and Esrog Candy
This lulav and esrog candy is easy to assemble and make the perfect Yom Tov treat or “Shabbos party.” One of my daughters was born on motzei Yom Kippur. And while we sometimes break the fast with a birthday cake, most often we wait until Sukkot to celebrate (hey, it’s a busy time!) She still…
Sukkah Decor Picks (& They’re All Amazon Prime)
Did you plan your sukkah decor? Want it to be super easy (and affordable) to make it beautiful? These ideas will help…even at the last minute! (This was originally posted in 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023 and updated with even more suggestions for 2025!) East Orient Israel Tapestry 7x5ft Fabric The Old City Jerusalem…
Your Complete 2025 Yom Tov Menu Planner – DOWNLOAD
We’ll help you focus and plan the Yom Tov season ahead with this complete menu planner designed specifically for 2025/2026. There’s a long season ahead and a little organization goes a long way. It helps to make a plan right from the outset. Once you know how many meals you’re serving, you can also plan…
The Yom Tov / High Holidays Reminder Checklist
Just in case-we’ve made a list of all the things that need to get done before Yom Tov. We know you’re really busy–and when you’re busy, simple things can slip your mind. So we made this list to help you out. This menu download and these coloring pages for kids might also come in handy!…
A Family Elul
Bringing the power of Elul into our homes…even when we’re still in summer mode. It’s Elul! When trying to think of an attention-grabbing way to start this article, I couldn’t think of a better one than the above two words. After all, like the call of the shofar, what better way to grab our attention…
What to Watch on Tisha B’Av
UPDATED 2025: Links are updated with this year’s videos and new ones are added. Have a meaningful fast. -BCP You’re looking to connect to the meaning of the day. These resources will help. We’ve updated our comprehensive list to bring you all the resources available to inspire us all throughout Tisha B’Av night and day….
Color & Send This Letter to Siblings in Camp
The little sisters and little brothers can send their own letter to camp, even if they can’t write yet. Free download! A few years ago, we designed this letter template that your children can fill out and send to their siblings. And the kids loved using it! So, we made another one, and this time…
The Shabbos Planner for Organized Types
It’s your worksheet for knowing exactly what you need to buy and cook, day by day of the week. I know that most of us make it to Shabbos every week without a worksheet like this, but I find it very helpful. It’s grounding. I don’t need to think. All I need to do is…
We are the Kallah and Tomorrow is the Wedding
Three ways to be in the moment with Hashem this Shavuos We’re preparing for Shavuos on so many levels—whether through refining our middos according to the Sefiros, or even on a technical plane, by stocking our freezer and fridge—but there’s one unique hachanah that often gets missed. When I teach kallahs, it is the same…
