Well, Pesach is just two weeks away! Some of us are up to our ears in preparations, and others of us are still in denial waiting a bit longer to begin. My friend Ruchi has an excellent post on doing Pesach cleaning in one day and maintaining one’s sanity. Chaya Kurtz has a guest post on… Continue reading Giveaway: Let My RV Go! A Frum Pesach Novel.
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 Crowdsourced Pesach Tips
When I was a seminary (and immediately post-seminary) girl, I spent a lot of time preparing for the different holidays that arise during the Jewish year. I would attend classes, read books, refresh myself on the laws of the specific holiday, and, in general, imbue my experience with as much meaning as I could. I remember thinking… Continue reading Keeping the mitzvos in mind
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