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Tishrei: Time to Be Awake
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We experience transformation through the Yamim Tovim—when we are present in mind and heart. Month: Tishrei Mazel: Scale Human Faculty: Touch In Elul, the alarm clock rang out. “Ben Adam, mah lecha nirdam?” Why are you asleep? We attempted to arouse ourselves in the Selichos. Tishrei is when we jump up from bed, wide awake.…
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Recreate the Rustic and Fresh Feel of This Sukkos Tablescape
Bring the vibrant feel of outdoors into your warm and inviting Sukkah this season. It’s easy to recreate this look using items you might already own! If your mind is already on Succos, you can start planning. And even if it’s not, before we talk about this tablescape, take notice of these custom name place…
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Your Complete 2026 Yom Tov Menu Planner – DOWNLOAD
We’ll help you focus and plan the Yom Tov season ahead with this complete menu planner designed specifically for 2026. There’s a long season ahead and a little organization goes a long way. It helps to make a plan right from the outset. Once you know how many meals you’re serving, you can also plan…
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Make a Ribbon Chain for Sukkos
It’s the perfect time for a craft that will provide fun for now and decor the the Sukkah later. We all have memories of making paper chains for the Sukkah when we were little…and then watching those chains disintegrate and fall to the floor once the first Sukkos rain came in. And yet, despite knowing…
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Seven Life Lessons from Sukkos
These are seven, deep, impactful ways to connect meaningfully to the Yom Tov of Sukkos. We are about to immerse ourselves in nine days of closeness, of joy and of connection. Nine beautiful, precious days whose impact will hopefully carry us through the rest of the year. Every year, I try to zoom in on…
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Sukkos Pekelach with Lulav and Esrog Candy
This lulav and esrog candy is easy to assemble and make the perfect Yom Tov treat or “Shabbos party.” One of my daughters was born on motzei Yom Kippur. And while we sometimes break the fast with a birthday cake, most often we wait until Sukkot to celebrate (hey, it’s a busy time!) She still…
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Sukkah Decor Picks (& They’re All Amazon Prime)
Did you plan your sukkah decor? Want it to be super easy (and affordable) to make it beautiful? These ideas will help…even at the last minute! (This was originally posted in 2019 and updated every year with even more suggestions for 2026!) 55″ Cream Artificial Silk Wisteria Vine Round Hanging Canopy Wisteria Hanging Flowers 31″…
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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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A Woodburning Art Project for Adults (Great Activity with Friends!)
If you have some downtime this summer, gather the materials and your friends and spend a fulfilling and therapeutic afternoon creating this Sukkos decor. This creative DIY Sukkos decor was created for BCP readers by Berlingerart Academy; the home and haven of professional digital illustration. You know you love art. It’s therapeutic, relaxing, and fulfilling.…
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This Is the Time of Hashem’s Hug
Sukkos is the time when we are literally sitting in Hashem’s arms. How can we bring the comfort of this protection to all our days (even the scary and painful ones)? (Print and read over Sukkos!) On erev Rosh Hashanah, we Yidden in Eretz Yisrael experienced the special feeling of consummate protection and unparalleled love…
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