The full menorah
For the first time in ages, Mama and I actually lit the menorah EVERY SINGLE NIGHT! This is a major accomplishment for us, as somehow we often forget a night […]
For the first time in ages, Mama and I actually lit the menorah EVERY SINGLE NIGHT! This is a major accomplishment for us, as somehow we often forget a night […]
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 […]
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. […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]