We come into this year’s Rosh Hashanah a little differently than in years past. Just how should we feel as we begin our tefillos? With Rosh Hashanah inching closer, I’ve started my well-wishing phone calls to family and friends. So much to wish one another! First, there are the blessings for health, parnassah, and nachas….
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Your Rosh Hashanah Table Inspiration Is Here!
There’s so much we love about this Rosh Hashanah-inspired table. It’s beautiful – yet simple, classy, and totally doable. (And yes, those dishes are disposable!). Table By Shevy Zaks with The Stamp Studio There’s lots to do in preparation for Rosh Hashanah. There’s lots of cooking to do, we don’t need to mention that! And…
This Apple, Pom, & Salmon Salad is *THE* Perfect Starter
You know those starters that simply make the whole table look beautiful? This one is that starter. It’s festive, easy to prep, and totally delicious too. We were really smitten by this salad by this salad by Elky Friedman…yes, it’s gorgeous and the perfect starter for Rosh Hashanah. And, like most recipes we try to…
The One Most Important Thing to Pray for This Rosh Hashanah
What does Hashem want us to ask for on Rosh Hashanah as we start the new year? When we think of the many things we want for ourselves and our loved ones this coming year, the prayer checklist can become ridiculously long. Besides, our Sages teach that the theme of Rosh Hashanah is not about…
Make a Golden Honey Challah for Rosh Hashanah – So Simple!
All it takes is one simple idea to make your challah a centerpiece on Rosh Hashanah. Honey With all the baking that I do, when it comes to Rosh Hashanah, my annual go-to is this Golden Honey Challah. (I usually top it with golden sugar crystals, but any topping is fine). It’s simply to make….
UPDATED: This is Just What Your Rosh Hashanah Table Needs (Plus! Free Simanim Cards!)
We’ve got the perfect way to serve the simanim and a beautiful simanim card download! New edited version for 2018! There’s a lot of things we love about this Rosh Hashanah table. First…those perfectly portioned simanim. No more passing around the bowls and checking if everyone received a portion/piece. Plus…don’t the simanim, when served this…
How Much Dough Belongs in Each Kind of Challah Pan?
Yes, you can make perfect, evenly-sized challah that fill your pan! Here’s a guide. Do you want your challahs to be evenly sized, or better yet, do you ever wonder how much is the ideal amount of dough to fit in each size challah pan? Here’s a guide. The weights listed below refers to the…
8 Magnificent and Affordable Ways to Upgrade Your Yom Tov Table
A little bit of gold, glitter, or marble can go a very long way. These tabletop picks really make your table wow. We are going to be sitting at our Yom Tov tables for 30 hours over the next few weeks. So how about freshening up our table without spending to much time or money?…
The Best Honey Cake: Decadent. Satisfying. Just The Right Amount Of Gooeyness.
You might need to hide it once it’s baked, though. This honey cake is that good. Does anybody out there also get sentimental about honey cake? Or am I alone in this? Why is honey cake up there in the top 5 of my most favorite comfort foods ever? Is it because my mother and…
4 Things to Be Thinking About When the Shofar Blows
We hear the sounds, and we look down, trying to concentrate. But what should we be thinking about during tekias shofar? The children are busy with their snacks and the baby has thankfully drifted off. As the shuffle on the men’s side quiets down and the ba’al tokeiah readies himself to blow the shofar, the…