I am so thrilled to have my friend (IRL), band sistah, fellow blogger, and someone who I just all-around look up to, Ruchi Koval, guest posting today. Ruchi has a fabulous blog, Out of the Ortho Box, that I highly recommend you go and check out. It’s one of the only places I’ve seen on … Continue reading »
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Crowdsourced Pesach Tips
It’s starting to feel like crunch time over here (and I’m not talking about all that matzah we will soon be eating). It’s that time when I’m no longer purchasing chometz. I’m getting creative with my dinner ideas, using up whatever is hanging around my pantry (and still edible). And, of course, I’m cleaning and … Continue reading »
Let the Pesach Prep Begin!
Well, it’s definitely that time of year. Pesach prep has begun (for some of us, at least). In the weeks leading up to this holiday of freedom, I want to share some tips, tricks, and wisdom from around the web. It’s understood that everyone has their own preferred method of cleaning, planning, and procrastinating. Obviously … Continue reading »
Songs of Purim
Purim is almost upon us (it’s this Thursday, in case you were unaware)!! It’s an exciting holiday, full of fun, giving charity, eating yummy food, dressing up in costumes, and revelry in general. If you would like to read up on what Purim is all about, here’s an informative article from Aish.com. Anyways, I had … Continue reading »
Me and My Covered Hair, Part Two: Tichels, Hats and More
In the last post on covering my hair, I wrote about my sheitels. One thing I mentioned is when I wear my sheitels: When I’m going somewhere and want to blend in; when my husband is around; or if I’m just feeling like it. To use a pie chart, here’s how it breaks down (the … Continue reading »
Me and my covered hair, part one: the sheitel
Sheitel or tichel? Snood or pre-tied? Band fall or hat fall? If these choices don’t mean anything to you, you’re in good company. They didn’t mean anything to me before I delved into the world of Orthodoxy. Part of choosing to be Orthodox was agreeing to cover my hair after I got married. I’m not … Continue reading »
