Heading off to seminary in Israel for the year? You’ve never packed for this long of a time and it can be overwhelming. What do the girls actually wear? This guide will help! This is a list written by seminary students of a Bais Yaakov-type of seminary in Israel. As moms we’re familiar with the…
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A Lay Flat Backpack is the Perfect Bag for Seminary or Yeshiva
Everything they need for an off-Shabbos can be packed neatly in this bag. During my daughter’s year in seminary, we came to visit for a long weekend. She came to spend Shabbos with us carrying an unfamiliar backpack. It was stuffed to the max with everything she needed for three days. The bag belongs to…
What to Pack When Going to Yeshiva Out of Town
Once you get over the idea of sending your son away to yeshiva, it’s time to figure out just what he’ll need when he gets there. When a boy leaves home for yeshiva, there are different levels of leaving. The first level is dorming in a local yeshiva. They might get to come home every…
The Organized Camp Packing List for Boys
What do boys actually wear and use in camp? A while back in 2017, the team at Between Carpools put together a thorough and very helpful camp packing list. At that time, four years ago, everyone else on the BCP team had teen girls (except for me). My camp experience began, rather, with packing up boys….
Moving? For Good? Or Back Home for the Winter? These Are the Bags You Need.
Suitcases and moving boxes are really not practical for bulky, soft things that are lightweight, yet take up tons of space. Moving totes are the answer. So how do you pack all those bed linens, pillows, blankets, comforters, and towels when moving? These totes are even good for your folded clothing too! And, yes, they’ll…
The Hardest Part of Pesach: Packing It All Away.
And not because it’s a job. But because it makes me so sad to know Pesach is coming to an end. I remember hearing, years back, women declare how Pesach is their favorite Yom Tov. I also remember thinking these women were delusional or a bit high on oven spray fumes. Seriously? You scrubbed until…
Traveling for Pesach? Don’t Pack Without These Tricks
Save space, stay organized, and prevent wrinkles The first time I planned to go away for Pesach, the packing job that lay ahead of me seemed daunting. Though Pesach is only one week, it would be two weeks from the beginning of the trip until the end. Whenever I went to my parents or in-laws,…