Tag: passover

Guess what we’re doing today?

Yep, it’s Passover cleaning time! Since we had dh at home today, and all the kids were here, we tackled something a little bigger together in our Passover countdown punchboard – cleaning the van. Now, we try to minimize eating in the van in theory. But because we bring our food most places we go, …

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10 Good Passover reads (kids’ books)

***********This post is from 2012, but the books have stood the test of time in our household. We just ordered a few more – you still have time to order these from Amazon! I’d love to hear about any you love that we can add to our collection in the comments.**** We have quite a …

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Have you made matza recently? (recipe and photos, kids)

My kiddos and I have made matza several times – for parshat Bo and demonstrating for Passover (although we never actually made it for Passover!). This is a great hands-on activity for kids. Knowing the theory and then actually doing it are two different things! We had a fun time making it, but can definitely appreciate buying …

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2014 Passover guides are out!

Passover is really coming now!  There are tons of resources available, and the guides are out. Here are some links for you: 2013 Star-K Passover guide: Free download and other Passover articles CRC Passover 2014 OU Passover 2014 (or download the guide) Rabbi Eidlitz Passover 2014 COR Passover 2014 Seattle Vaad 2014 (Sephardi / Ashkenazi download) More Passover resources from Kosher.com How are your Passover preparations …

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Passover props – where to get them (or directions to make them)

I mentioned Passover props in my “Purchase for Passover” list, and I got a flurry of e-mails asking what I used. So here are some of my ideas and the resources to get (or make) them yourself (also see the Passover project list here and some ways to make the seder more fun for kids here.) …

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Purchase for Passover List

I have to get some things ordered for Passover since delivery here takes a while. These aren’t specific to Passover things, but things I need to buy before Passover comes – and you may need them, too! Here’s my list: Toothbrushes (Electric toothbrush heads, Shabbat toothbrushes, and/or manual toothbrushes) Toothwash or toothpaste for Passover Paper or plastic plates, …

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Passover countdown activities (kids)

OK folks, you won’t see this one on Pinterest. It’s not picture perfect, like some all those gorgeous photos other people are putting up. It’s made with the kids, and made to be used. And it didn’t take a ton of time! It’s our Passover countdown! I like to get the kids involved with Passover …

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6 weeks to Passover – 1 page planning sheet!

Yep, we’re at the 6 weeks until Passover mark. And although I spent today making a quadruple batch of awesome lemon cookies for the freezer (we are blessed with frequent visitors!), I’m also planning some things out.  (No I didn’t make the cookies in the picture today, but let’s call it inspiration!) Like ordering those …

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Have a happy and kosher Passover!

חג פסח כשר ושמח! Chag Pesach kasher v’ sameach! May it be a happy, peaceful, and family filled time. And next year, let’s do it in Jerusalem!

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Erev Pesach checklist (2013)

Passover starts tonight – it’s our first seder! It’s a busy time, so a checklist is one of my essentials. I don’t want to miss something. Here is my erev Pesach checklist – download it in Word (so you can edit) here: Erev Pesach 2013 Checklist. I originally got it from a Jewish homemaking listserve. I …

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