September 9, 2011 archive

How do you prepare for Shabbat?

My goal is to go into Shabbat (or Shabbos!) in a relaxed and peaceful way, but with four small kids, that doesn’t always happen! I give it the best chance possible by doing as much in advance as I can, and of course, by making lists. First, I make a menu–usually on Sunday. This is …

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Spiritual preparations for Rosh Hashanah

Rosh Hashanah is the start of our year. It’s the beginning of the time of judgment. It’s a spiritual high point! Every year, as I go through the task of physically preparing for the holidays, it seems like spiritual preparations for me fall by the wayside. Yes, there is something spiritual about preparing the house …

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