Category: General Jewish

Fast of the 17th of Tammuz

It’s shiva Asar b’Tammuz over Shabbat, but the fast is pushed back to Sunday – the beginning of the three weeks. We fast in memory of the breaching of the walls of Jerusalem. It’s a minor day fast, although long and hot in many parts of the world. Time to think about what to do with …

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The Shabbat project: October 24-25

6 Continents, 35 Countries, 340 Cities, 1 Shabbat – this week!   From LA to London, Melbourne to Moscow, Bondi to Brooklyn, Jerusalem to Johannesburg, Toronto to Tokyo… in every corner of the globe, people are joining the biggest global Jewish unity event the world has ever seen. The Shabbat Project: Now in 340 cities …

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Preparing for Tisha B’Av -fasting

Next Monday is the start of the fast of Tisha B’Av, the day we mourn the for many things, especially the loss of our Temples. This is a 25 hour long fast – it starts at sundown and goes through sundown the next day. It’s during the summer, so the day is often hot in addition …

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Preparing for Tisha B’Av

Tisha B’Av is coming next week (Monday night, August 4th through Tuesday sunset, Aug 5th). Some practical things to consider and prepare: Fasters: Fasting is easier when you are well hydrated and moderately fed. Lessen or stop caffeine ahead of time. Drink lots of liquids, especially water, several days before and up to the fast. And don’t …

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The nine days started today (and meal ideas)

For the 9 days leading up to the fast of Tisha B’Av, we restrict certain things. One of these is food: we don’t eat meat (or drink wine) except for on Shabbat (or a few other circumstances, like a siyum.) (Note: Sefardim may observe these restrictions just in the week leading up to Tisha B’Av, …

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Fill up tonight – tomorrow is the fast of Ester!

Thursday is the fast of Ester! Normally it’s right before Purim, but when Purim is immediately after Shabbat, we push the fast back. This can make the Halachot a little different if you have shailot, just as a note! So tonight’s dinner should be pre-fast – here are some ideas. We had soup, french toast …

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Looking for some kids’ gifts for Rosh Hashana (or Yom Kippur or Sukkot?)

Amazon is running a 20% off sale right now until August 23, 2013 on a good selection of toys, including the popular Melissa and Doug toys. Update: You have to be a member of Amazon Mom (free) to get the discount. My kids get a gift (usually a group gift) on some of these days, …

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A short break – and Tishrei is coming!

You may have noticed it’s been a while since I posted. I’ve been in and out of the hospital and sent home to the US to deal with the issue. It’s been me and 4 kids, and the blog has taken a back seat. Everything seems to be back to normal with my health, but …

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Looking for parsha ideas?

I have them for you! Click on the parsha link along the top menu for the entire list – there are ideas for each and every parsha there! This week is Eikev. Check out these ideas and do something fun with the parsha this week. And let me know your own ideas so I can add it to …

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Preparing for the fast

Monday is the start of the fast of Tisha B’Av, the day we mourn the for many things, especially the loss of our Temples. This is a 25 hour long fast – it starts at sundown and goes through sundown the next day. It’s during the summer, so the day is often hot in addition to …

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