Category: Jewish Holidays

My Dad’s Super-Embarrassing Superman Costume

Posted by Revital Belz | Mar 12, 2017 | Jewish Holidays | 0 |

I really feel the need for a Rosh Hashanah

Posted by Revital Belz | Sep 25, 2016 | Jewish Holidays | 0 |

The Beauty and Light of Hanukkah.

by Revital Belz | Nov 18, 2018 | Jewish Holidays | 0 |

“Boys,” I say to the four sitting around the table, “let’s take out the Hanukkah things and make...

Elul and Mezuzahs

by Revital Belz | Sep 4, 2018 | Jewish Holidays | 0 |

“Ima, pick me up,” said Noam, he too wanted to kiss the mezuzah as we walked into the corner store...

There’s always time to say you’re sorry

by Revital Belz | Aug 9, 2018 | Jewish Holidays | 0 |

There’s a lot to learn during summer vacation “Imma,” asked Noam, our youngest at 5, “Can I...

Tangerine Tree Thoughts

by Revital Belz | Feb 1, 2018 | Jewish Holidays | 0 |

“Look at that tree, Imma! It’s loaded with REAL tangerines!” (I have to agree with him. Real fruit...

Chanukah-my ego booster

by Revital Belz | Dec 18, 2017 | Jewish Holidays | 0 |

“Are you sure you want to buy so many Chanukah candle boxes?!” the surprised and a bit perplexed vendor at the Makolet (corner grocery store) asked me the other day. I couldn’t help but smile and patiently explain that besides...

Seven for Sukkos Fun

by Revital Belz | Oct 3, 2017 | Jewish Holidays | 0 |

Sukkos has always been my favorite holiday. As a child, I would wait eagerly for my father to come home from work and put up the sukkah. It was a magical place to live out all my fantasies. I was in my element making paper...

Rosh Hashannah Lessons

by Revital Belz | Sep 17, 2017 | Jewish Holidays | 0 |

Rosh Hashanah is supposed to be the day we coronate the King of the World. It can be rather humbling and sometimes we fail in our mission… but sometimes we don’t. When I had a few young kids, I also wanted to sit with the...