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What to Do on Chol Hamoed? Presenting The Voice’s Trip Guide
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Find fun things to do this Chol Hamoed in and near NJ, courtesy of The Voice of Lakewood! The Voice of Lakewood presents a complete list of fun and family-oriented things to do and places to go this Chol Hamoed! Note that all travel times listed by each location are from Lakewood, NJ, which is…
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Are You Ever Going to Sit Down?

The women are the ones busy running in and out of the Sukkah, trying to give more, serve more, to make Yom Tov special for everyone else. But perhaps it’s time for you to just give yourself. Picture this: You’ve been invited by someone you love to come spend time together. You arrive at a…
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Tishrei: Time to Be Awake

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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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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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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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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