Count-down or Count-up? Counting the Omer*
A few years ago, my youngest son Yair came home from preschool and excitedly told me his...
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Purim Costumes and Mask Musings
BS”D “So, Yair” I innocently asked “what do you want to dress up as this year on Purim?” (Yes, I should have known better than to let imaginative Yair Belz decide what costume to wear: ) “Imma, my name is Yair, right?...
Read MoreHow I Prepare for Shabbos (aka: Thanksgiving Every Week)
Hi Everybody! Sorry for being busy lately in sending your orders out on time! 🙂 But we didn’t forget our tradition! We are happy to introduce you today to the lovely lady Keshet, running her own blog...
Read MoreCandles To Remember
It is fascinating to think that despite living in a technologically-advanced world,candles are still such a big part of our lives.Lets find out why its still so Lighting candles in the memory of loved ones is a tradition that...
Read MoreWhat is Up With The Candle Sticks Seven Branch Shape?!
Archaeological Finds as Evidence of a Curved Menorah Obviously, archaeological finds are a good way of finding out more about the mystery of the shape of the Menorah branches. There was a coin found that was minted by Mattathias...
Read MoreCounting the Omer
The Jewish people observe a period called “The Omer” between the festivals of Passover and Shavuot. In this period, the Jewish people are commanded to count the days in anticipation of the festival of Shavuot on...
Read MoreReligion- All In The Head Or On The Head?
Many religions have customs or laws that prefer or even obligate their members to cover their heads. In some countries it is actually the majority of the people who cover their heads and in some it is considered impolite and...
Read MoreHow To Explain Jewish holidays To Kids
Luckily we live in a time whereby Jewish children can freely learn about their festivals in kindergarden and school but lets see how it can be presented anyway! What festivals are celebrated in Tishrei? The month of Tishrei is a...
Read MorePerfect Passover Presents
Invited out for Passover and don’t know what to bring? Well, stop worrying and have a look at our list of ideas of special gifts that you can buy your hosts for Passover… Haggadah This gift does very much depend on the...
Read MoreWhy is there no dessert at the Seder?
For those who have never been to a Seder before- the Jewish festive meal on the first night of the festival of Passover- there will surely be many, many interesting customs to be observed. Intriguingly, after the participants...
Read MoreInternational Passover Food Customs
There are tens of different Jewish communities around the world and as with every festival; each community has its own special Pesach foods. Pesach, the seven-day spring festival that is also known as Passover, is the Jewish...
Read MoreCandles, Spirituality and You
The Magic of Candles It is not by chance that many religions prominently feature candles in their rituals and festivals. There is something captivating about the little candle that can have a human-being sit opposite it for...
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