rosh hashanah
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Practical Strategy for Coming Close to Hashem
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Elul is a time when Hashem wants us right next to Him. But how do we actually feel it? One of these strategies will be just the one that works for you. And it can be different for everyone! Can you believe Elul is upon us? It feels like we just broke our fast after…
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The Top Rosh Hashanah Make-and-Freeze Sweets
If you can get a couple of things in the freezer ahead of time, the year might start off just a little bit sweeter. When Yom Tov coincides with back-to-school season, as it does this year, we’re most often a little less prepared. Instead of the calm September-long prep, there’s often the frantic menu-making that…
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Rosh Chodesh Elul: Time to Talk It Out
Chodesh Elul Mazel: Besulah (girl) Human Faculty: Action Yes, it’s that time of year again: The King is in the field. Rav Dessler famously teaches that our calendar is like a circular train route–every station we stop at is another opportunity to load up on specific spiritual gifts. Now that we’ve stopped at the Elul…
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The Maybe Game
There are few things we want more during Elul than to be judged favorably. As we stand before Hashem, we hope He sees more than what is visible on the surface. We hope He sees the effort behind the struggle, the intentions behind the mistakes, the victories no one noticed, and the quiet battles no…
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Teshuva Re-examined
It’s not fixing what’s broken. Rather, it’s coming back to our true selves in our relationship with Hashem. Elul. Teshuva. They are words that stir up a whirlwind of emotions in many of us; or, if we’re being honest, sometimes they stir up nothing at all. What are we really supposed to be doing this…
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Celery and Green Apple Salad
This Celery and Green Apple Salad has that delightful chewy and crunchy factor. It’s super refreshing, assembles in just minutes, and can be adapted to use whatever you have on hand. Last year, while my neighbor Suri was at my door to pick up her daughter, the subject of recipes came up. Of course. It…
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Stay Warm In Shul Or In The Sukkah With The Perfect Cardigan Or Wrap
Ease the transition into the chilly season with a pretty sweater or cape that replaces your weekday sweatshirt. On Shabbos and Yom Tov, we like to have a layer to easily throw on top of our dressier clothing. Something to keep us warm while still maintaining the Shabbos – and shul – spirit. Especially on…
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The Yom Tov / High Holidays Reminder Checklist
Just in case-we’ve made a list of all the things that need to get done before Yom Tov. We know you’re really busy–and when you’re busy, simple things can slip your mind. So we made this list to help you out. This menu download and these coloring pages for kids might also come in handy!…
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Muffin Top Honey Cookies
You can try to make and freeze these Muffin Top Honey Cookies for Yom Tov, but we believe they may be finished way before then. Can honey cookies get better? Well, yes, actually. And if you were never the type to be inspired to make the traditional cookie, now you definitely will be. Because even…
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Your Guide to a Beautiful Yom Tov Table
Find the perfect gift for your Yom Tov hostess, or just the items you want to enhance your tabletop this Rosh Hashanah and Yom Tov season. There are so many gorgeous options – whether you’re buying a gift or gifting yourself, any resource you need to enhance that Yom Tov table is here. Browse and…
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