Next Sunday is 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 being …
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Rosh Chodesh Av is coming! (9 days)
The time between the 17th of Tammuz and the 9th of Av are a time of restriction. For example, haircuts and music are two things that are restricted starting from the first fast (for the three weeks). When Av begins, we diminish [our] rejoicing” (Talmud, Taanit 26b). During the 9 days from Rosh Chodesh (the …
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The three weeks start Sunday!
The three weeks from the fast of the 17th of Tammuz (SUNDAY!) through the fast of Tisha B’Av are traditionally somber times of mourning. There are several restrictions, including hair cutting and making shechechiyanu, that start then. As we get closer to Tisha B’Av, they instensify. Here‘s a good link to a source for an …
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Are you making challah today?
Remember, this week is when we get the mitzva to take challah! (Here’s more information if you’re not sure what that means.) I’ve heard that’s its a segula, but not for what or from where. And I have no sources for backup on that. But taking challah is a good way to connect with the …
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Yom Hazikaron
Today is Yom Hazikaron. It’s a solemn day we remember the 22,993 fallen Israeli soldiers. I tried and tried to think of how to write a meaningful post on this. But there is a lot going on for me right now, and I just couldn’t make it read how I wanted it to. Luckily, I’ve …
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Tu B’shevat reminder and ideas
Tu B’shevat is coming! Tu B’shvat is the new year for the trees, and it’s Tuesday night and Wednesday (2012). It’s not a holiday that has prescribed observances, although eating fruit and making the “‘ha’aitz” bracha are common, and some people do “shehechianu” on a new fruit. It basically celebrates the awakening of the earliest …
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When Mommy goes down for the count…
You may have noticed it’s been a quiet few days here on OJH. I do try to post most days. But it has been a few days, and I have a good reason to share with you. I started feeling sick on Wednesday, and spent Thursday from the wee hours of the morning in so …
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Making matza with kids (and recipe)
Today we made matza (unleavened bread) for parshat Bo and Shabbat meals this week. We had a fun time making it, but can definitely appreciate buying it for Passover instead of having to make it ourselves with so much pressure. We managed to make it in 18 minutes in small batches, but we didn’t make …
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Multimedia resources for kids
There are lots of good Jewish songs, videos, and other media out there. Because my kids are home with me, I’ve made a point of getting some of these (some are paid, some are free). Here are the better ones out there -that we have found, at least. Please feel free to comment or e-mail …
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Looks like Shabbat!
A few photos from the Shabbat preparations to help get you in the Shabbat mood… Garlic, onions, carrots, and celery starting our soup this week. Shabbat flowers Chicken Challah Shabbat shalom!
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