Everything you need to know about the mitzvah of separating a piece of challah dough. “והיה באכלכם מלחם הארץ תרימו תרומה לה,”“ראשית ערסתכם חלה תרימו תרומה…” The first portion (Reishis) of your kneading, you shall separate as a dough offering (challah)… In all your generations, give the first of your kneading as an elevated gift…
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The Declutter Challenge That’s Focused on You
Join our “My Space” declutter challenge to bring a little more sense of calm and enjoyment to your day. We know that big projects can be overwhelming. A few years ago, we launched the 30 Day Declutter Challenge here on BCP. For some of you, that was lots of fun and very accomplishing (if you…
The Bar Mitzvah Guide
An Introduction First, a story. There was once a mother of a bunch of boys. From the time her oldest was 10 years old, she began imagining her first simcha. She planned it in her head. She wanted a simple but tasteful Shabbos in the hotel, with only extended family–only the people who want to…
A Guide to Plan Your Pidyon Haben
A first baby boy is born – what do you do next? Thanks to Devorah Weisz who spearheaded this topic when she wrote to us, “I am B”H making a Pidyon Haben for my first grandchild. I checked your website to see if you had any guidance, but this page is missing from your website….
We’re Excited to Share this Free Chanukah Coloring Book!
In collaboration with Berlinger Art Academy, we’re bringing you this FREE Chanukah coloring book you can download and print for your kids right now! This fabulous collection of coloring sheets includes Chanukah scenes by Berlingerart Academy students. Print them out, color and look through again …. and yet again! Keep the kids busy, use it…
Chanukah Watercolor Painting Craft
FREE DOWNLOAD: This craft is strangely satisfying. Join your kids for some simple Chanukah fun. We love bringing Yom Tov and other Jewish themed crafts to our readers. You can never have too many! A reader recently brought to our attention this glue and salt painting craft that’s become popular lately. We decided a Chanukah…
Having a Baby? What to Pack in Your Hospital Bag
If it’s your first time, or even if you simply need a reminder during the 9th month brain fog, this list will help you be organized and ready when it’s time to go to the hospital to have a baby. Over the years on BCP, we’ve had a few mothers write, based on their own…
The BCP Summer of Growth. Week Five: Spiritual Boost
And finally, and most importantly–we want to use summer to grow spiritually. There’s lots of time to reflect, learn, and think about our ruchnius goals. This will also make us feel recharged and good about the time we spend over the summer. We don’t need to wait for Elul! It’s overwhelming to commit to something…
The BCP Summer of Growth Challenge
Don’t let summer go by without making the season a meaningful one for you. Often, when summer starts we have big dreams. We have dreams of what we’re going to accomplish or how we’re going to enjoy the season. And, too often, summer just goes by. We keep running like we do all year, without…
Download a Gorgeous Customizable Bencher for Your Simcha
It’s so easy to simply print and fold this magnificent customizable bencher. Add it to the simcha table setting you are planning! You can simply print and have this bencher on your own simcha table. And it can be that easy. As we take this post live, it’s Rosh Chodesh Iyar, and while there might…
