Jewish
Oy Vey! The Matzah Balls!
A few years ago, I did a crap load of cooking. I was preparing for Passover, so I was doing what Jewish mothers do — cooking up a storm. I was Martha Stewart and Rachael Ray and Betty-freaking-Crocker — except the Jewish version.
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Candle 8: #Hanukkah Hoopla
Well, it’s the last night, and Monica Gebell of Aprons and Blazers writes about “Light.” Ahhhhh. Comments are closed here, but leave Monica…
Candle 7: #Hanukkah Hoopla
This year, Rabbi Rebecca Einstein Schorr writes about “Attunement.” Comments are closed here, but leave comments at The Messy Life for a chance…
Candle 5: #Hanukkah Hoopla
Ever wonder what it’s like to celebrate Hanukkah? Read Tikva Kennedy’s piece “Hanukkah Without a Christmas Tree.” Good stuff! Comments are closed…
Short on Decor, Long on Miracles: #Hanukkah
What appeals to me most about Hanukkah is the idea that miracles can be found in every day moments, how big and small things that seem impossible can come to pass….
Candle 3 of #Hanukkah Hoopla
Miriam of Bubby’s Joys and Oys broke her ankle, and found herself writing about it a lot. Today, Miriam takes a break from recounting…
Candle 2 of #Hanukkah Hooplah
If you’re married, you’ll appreciate Life in the Married Lane. Please enjoy Rivki Silver’s heartfelt piece “The Miracle of Marriage.” Comments are closed here,…
Candle 1 of #Hanukkah Hooplah
Please visit The Culture Mom’s blog and read Holly’s stunning post, “Hanukkah Hoopla Story.” If you’ve ever had a difficult time as a parent, you’ll appreciate Holly’s honesty…
Candle 1: #HanukkahHoopla!
Tonight is the first night of #HanukkahHoopla! Wanna get a sense of the Hanukkah experience? Follow along for the next 8 days….
The Book Is Closed. Or Is it?
When I was a little girl, a Sunday School teacher told me that on Rosh Hashanah, G-d opened a big book that had everyone’s names in it, young and old. He explained how between Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur, G-d would decide who would live and who would die in the upcoming year. And how. Which was a pretty scary concept. …