Taking the kids along on your next Israel trip? You’ll need to plan some activities between your trips to kevarim and Gedolim. These ideas will keep the whole family happy. Traveling to Israel with kids is a completely different experience than an adults-only trip. Most children are not cut out for a week or so…
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12 Favorite Bins and Boxes from The Container Store
Few things make a woman feel as satisfied as having an organized home. These favorite boxes and bins will help you get there. There is nothing as satisfying as having an organized house. That organized house is a place where everything has a home and you never spend hours searching for that one thing you…
One Woman’s Story: How It Feels to Miscarry
I was 19 the first time I mourned a loss. And there wasn’t really anyone around who could understand. At the age of 19 we think we’re invincible. We may know that bad things happen, but we never think they’re going to happen to us. I got married at 19. My husband and I were…
How to See Paris in One Day
Explore the city, visit Jewish neighborhoods, see all the famous sites, eat in great restaurants, and easily catch minyanim…all in one day in Paris. Paris is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world and caters to people from all over. It is fairly tourist-friendly and easy to get around. It is a…
Top 10 Cleaning Products That’ll Make Your Home Sparkle
What the secret to that super white grout? Or those shining floor mouldings? These cleaning products are the answer to practical and perfect home maintenance.
How to Wash Tzitzis
Many of us have tried every gadget out there, but when it comes to the best way to clean tzitzis, we’re still stumped. One of these three tzitzis washing solutions may work for you. 1. The Tin Foil Hack “The Rabbi from Judaica Plaza shared this tip with me. Wrap the 4 strands of tzitzis,…
What to Do When Your Tire is Low on Air (and You Can’t Change a Tire)
You’re low on air but you’ve got places to go and carpools to run. This is a guide for those who can’t change a tire but need some unprofessional advice. I’ve had 6 flat tires in the last few months. Or was it more? I’ve become so paranoid, I hear the thump and vibrations of…
Basics: How to Make Perfect Potato Kugel
From choosing the potatoes, to the way the potatoes are processed…making a great kugel is simple, but the details matter. The perfect potato kugel means different things to different people. But for a real traditional kugel you want it creamy inside and crispy in the outside. I’ve tried every trick out there – heating up…
Turn Kislev into Your Own Personal Time for Miracles
The month of Kislev is an auspicious time for miracles. You can make a miracle happen for you. We heard this segulah from both Rabbanit Yemima Mizrachi and Rabbi Alon Anava, and we thought it was so special that we had to share. It’s not the typical segulah that calls for an action that we might not…
Three Winter Vacation Ideas (with Minyanim + Food)
Want to travel beyond Miami? Perk up that time away with a new exotic destination. Perhaps you never wanted to go too far or you didn’t want to think too much about obtaining kosher food. But if perhaps the kids are a little older, or you can get away for an extra couple of days…
