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How to See Paris in One Day
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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…
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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.
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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,…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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How to Achieve Perfectly Cooked Stovetop Rice
Do you like long grain rice? Or brown rice? Or do you keep basmati or jasmine in your pantry? No matter your rice, there’s a perfect cooking method for you. Rice is a highly common winter comfort food. It’s a healthy, inexpensive grain that has the ability to transform a humble dinner into a hot,…
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The Problem? Teeth Sometimes Return to Their Original Places After Braces. Here’s the Solution.
Have you had braces as a child, and then watched your teeth begin to shift back to their original position over time? Has your teen completed his or her years of braces only to have some of the same issues reoccur? If you’ve ever experienced any of these scenarios, chances are you’re upset, frustrated, and…
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How to Get That Extra Hour of Sleep During the Fall Clock Change— Even Though You Have Kids!
Do your children usually wake up at dawn that day we push back the clock? Here’s how to get their bedtimes and wake-times back to normal. Some things in the world should just be predictable, know what I mean? Like time. That steady tick-tick-tick of the second hand is rhythmic, soothing, predictable. I know that…
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