Photo: Courtest of Faigy Hager Tell us a little bit about yourself and your background. I am a mother of two adorable toddlers living in Passaic, New Jersey. I am also an occupational therapist and work full-time for the Newark public school system. I had been painting as an outlet for over 18 years when […]
Month: February 2021
Meet the Rabbi: Haim Casas
Photo: Courtesy of Rabbi Haim Casas Tell us a little bit about yourself and your background. What inspired you to become a Rabbi and what do you enjoy the most about your chosen profession? I was born in the city of Maimonides, Cordoba, in 1981. From a very young age my grandfather instilled in me […]
20 Gorgeous Havdalah Sets by 6 Israeli Designers You Need in Your Home
Welcoming Shabbat on a Friday night is something very special and dear to so many Jewish families all around the world. Bidding it farewell and welcoming the new week with an equally wonderful Havdalah ceremony in your home has its very own charm and should not be missed. To enhance your Jewish home practice even […]
54 Wedding Anniversary Gifts your Spouse will love for your 5th until your 90th
Does your spouse always come up with the best and most thoughtful anniversary presents for you? Do you often feel clueless what to get her? Finding the perfect present to celebrate your wedding anniversary, regardless of if it is your 5th, 10th, 15th, or 20th, is not always an easy task to fulfil. Should you […]
Meet the Artist: Shaina Botzer
Photo: Courtesy of Shaina Botzer Tell us a little bit about yourself and your background. I am 37, I was born in the US, In Virginia, and made Aliyah at the age of 4 with my family. I was raised in Israel, and I’ve been married for 14 years to my soulmate David. We began […]
Meet the Artist: Helene Hirsch of ChaiSigns18
Photo: Courtesy of ChaiSigns18 Tell us a little bit about yourself and your background. I am a 62-year-old mom of two terrific young adults. Hubby and I met on Kibbutz Maagan Michael’s Ulpan and we have been happily married for 33 years. I’m a competitive swimmer and have medaled in local, national, and international swim […]
18 Torah Pointers That Make A Perfect Bat or Bar Mitzvah Present!
Becoming a Bat or Bar Mitzvah is a very special and very important moment in a young person’s life. Over the years we were fortunate to have had the opportunity to attend countless celebrations ourselves in various communities across Europe, North America, and Israel. When invited to celebrate such a special occasion with young adults […]
Mazel Tov!
There are many ways to wish someone, Mazel Tov. One of the most beautiful one is in writing. In our part of the world, it is very common to send a handwritten note to congratulate someone on a variety of occasions ranging from birthdays to engagements, weddings, anniversaries, births, a Bar or Bat Mitzvah and […]
9 Gorgeous Challah Boards to Give as Gifts (or Keep for Yourself)
On some days, it feels like an entire lifetime ago we were able to meet with family and friends, welcoming Shabbat together, on a Friday night. On other days, it feels like yesterday and we barely realise that it has already been almost a year. Something that is very interesting to us is that many […]
Meet the Artist: Emmanuelle Cohen of Manue Design
Photos: Courtesy of Manue Design Tell us a little bit about yourself and your background. My name is Emmanuelle Cohen, I am 34 years old, married and have three sons. I made Aliyah to Israel when I was 19 years old and studied Graphic Design at an Art School in Tel Aviv. For the past […]