Rosh Hashana care package
An amazing Rosh Hashana care package arrived in the mail for us today—complete with homemade round challah and a cute bottle of honey (traditional for a sweet New Year)! This […]
A very different kind of Seder
During the Jewish holiday of Passover, which began tonight at sunset, we traditionally ask ‘How is this night different from every other night?’ This year, the question made everyone laugh. […]
Lazy and late Hamentashen
The Jewish holiday of Purim is finished, but it’s never too late to enjoy Hamentashen. These are “lazy” Hamentashen because I didn’t make the proper dough like last year; instead, […]
Art for a sweet new year
Tonight marks the start of the Jewish New Year, Rosh Hashana. And so today’s Nosy Parker Art Challenge was honey, traditionally eaten with apples for a sweet new year! Mama […]
Double celebration
This evening Mama and I had the honor of being invited to a Passover Seder at the home of our dear friend Margo. We had a lovely time and adore […]
Help with my Hamentashen
I made dozens of Hamentashen today, but I froze when I rolled out my dough and it crumbled. Lucky for me, I was able to call up the cookbook author, […]
Postponed Chanukah
We were about ready to put away our holiday decorations when we remembered that we hadn’t yet finished! Mama and I had postponed our candle lighting on the 7th and […]
Following our own traditions
As is the custom with many American Jews, we ate Chinese food and watched a movie today. Thankfully, Mama and I didn’t have to leave the house to fulfill today’s […]
Happy festival of lights!
Mama and I have decided to postpone our lighting of the 7th and 8th night Chanukah candles, until a time when I can stand the sight of light again. My […]
Adjusting my crown
Latkes with brisket, applesauce, and sour cream Chewing has ranged from uncomfortable to painful for the last three weeks, so today I returned to my dentist for an adjustment on […]
