counting the Omer
Over the course of the seven weeks between the Passover and Shavuot, we are invited to retrace the steps of our ancestors. Beginning...
Unleavened
Eve of eve of Passover purging pantry of loaves, pastas, and cookies, cleansing couch cushions of fallen crusts and crumbs. Picture...
Under a Sabbath Spell
Making Magic with a Sabbath-ing Spell Letting flames dance and glow warmth in and upon the eyes – Shabbat. Letting scents and senses stir...
Three Mothers spelling out the connection between Genesis and Exodus
I. Wait, did I miss it? Welcoming kids home from college Engaging projects for work and at home; Caught a few pops and fireworks In the...
Post-Hanukkah Miracle Post
Sunday (shilshom) was this year's last night of Hanukkah. Our daughter was out late for a school project and my wife retired early, so we...
Balancing Polarities, Jacob Becomes Israel
TORAH [Teaching/Tale]: In this week’s Torah portion, Va’yishlach, Jacob begins by naming the place Mahanayim [twin camps]. He divides...