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Shop: LaurenJaffeDesign Did you know that the earliest celebration of Mother’s Day can be traced back to spring festivities in Ancient Greece and Rome, that have been held in honour of Rhea and Cybele, who were considered Mother Goddesses? Nowadays, Mother’s Day is being celebrated at different times of the year throughout the world. In […]
Photos: Courtesy of The Haggadah Collective What do you love the most about Passover? Is it the special atmosphere in the air? The delicious homemade dishes? Or is it gathering with family and friends around the dinner table? Something our team always looks forward to is the reading of the Haggadah. Pearl and Maxie Richman, […]
During the Passover Seder it is tradition to pour a cup of wine for the Prophet Elijah, which is left untouched for the rest of the ceremonial part of the evening. According to Jewish tradition, Elijah will one day appear as an unknown guest to announce the arrival of the Messiah. It is customary as […]
Purim is around the corner and we can not wait to try out one of these delicious Hamantaschen recipes! But first, we want to do some Arts and Crafts with our children. What would Purim be without it? Shop: MazelTovShop Shop: MomsAndCrafters Shop: StudioArmadillo Shop: ColoringPrintableArt Shop: JewishChaiLife Photos: Courtesy of ETSY
What was the most memorable home ritual for you growing up? Almost everyone we have asked this question, who grew up in a Jewish household, answered with the word Kiddush. (Even non-Jewish friends agree with us that Friday nights are the best spent with Jewish friends. Who can blame them?) Friday is a very special […]
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 […]
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 […]
You do not have to invite a group of people to make welcoming Shabbat on a Friday night special. First and foremost, you do it for yourself. This includes your table décor. You want to use your wedding porcelain? Do it! You do not want to always cook the same traditional dishes but want to […]
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 […]
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 […]