I want to wish a Gmar Chatima Tova to each and everyone of you. May we all be sealed in the Book of Life. If you are fasting, may it be meaningful in helping to bring you closer to the person you wish and pray to become. ~ Mara … [Read more...]
Shana Tovah ~ Round-Up of Recipes, Simanim Cards, Menu Plans & More
Posted on September 14, 2023 by
The challot are baked. The silver is polished. The soup is simmering. I've been listening to Yishai Ribo's Seder HaAvoda on a loop to give me a little inspiration since my "avoda" this week has definitely been in the kitchen. I've still got a few … [Read more...]
5 Free Rosh Hashana Coloring Pages
Posted on September 14, 2023 by
Need something to keep your little kids occupied while you cook for Rosh Hashana? Here are some great FREE coloring pages for you to download. Each image below is clickable to download them. #1. Ann Koffsky's Rosh Hashana Foods #2. … [Read more...]
My Rosh Hashana Menu Plan (2023)
Posted on September 7, 2023 by
Rosh Hashana is just a week from tomorrow — gulp! (How does it sneak up on me every single year???) I'm not quite in overwhelm-mode yet, but perhaps it's because I was in denial until about two hours ago, lol. I just finished making my menu … [Read more...]
Get the FREE Rosh Hashana Menu Planner Printable + Lots of Recipe Ideas
Posted on September 4, 2023 by
Rosh Hashana will be here before we know it! Have you made your menu plan? Download my FREE Rosh Hashana menu planner by filling in your name and email on the form above. I can't wait to share it with you! Not sure what recipes to fill up your … [Read more...]
Get Your FREE Guide to the Rosh Hashana Simanim
Posted on September 2, 2023 by
It's almost tiiiime!!! Ever since our Tapas-Style Siman Seder a few years ago, my family has really gotten into eating all of the simanim for Rosh Hashana. (Well, we do skip the real fish head, because ew, I'm squeamish and just can't. Although we … [Read more...]
My Rosh Hashana Menu Plan (2022)
Posted on September 15, 2022 by
Just ten days until Rosh Hashana! Are you feeling ready? Overwhelmed? In total denial? As I do every year, I'm sharing our Rosh Hashana menu plan —as much as for you as for myself (see why below!). First Night of Rosh Hashana (8 people) As … [Read more...]
My Rosh Hashana Menu Plan (2021)
Posted on September 1, 2021 by
I am so behind. These "early" holidays really throw me off! Between moving houses just a few weeks ago, and getting my oldest off to mechina for the year (a pre-army preparatory program), to school starting today for my other kiddos, I am just not … [Read more...]
Gmar Chatima Tova | גמר חתימה טובה
Posted on September 27, 2020 by
I want to wish you an easy and meaningful fast. "Easy and meaningful" — it's an expression I use every year. But this year, it takes on extra relevance — especially as so many of us, in the interest of safety and public health, must forego the … [Read more...]
Shana Tova, Friends!
Posted on September 18, 2020 by
Shana Tovah, my friend! I want to take a moment before yomtov begins here in Israel to wish you a Shana Tovah. I can't remember ever having all four meals of Rosh Hashana without a single guest. It will no doubt be a very different yom tov (and … [Read more...]
