It’s getting here more quickly than you think. Here are some things to consider now: Do you want guests? (Invite them, make travel plans, etc.) What traditions do you have, and do you need to prepare ahead for any of them? Do you want to serve anything special that needs advance preparation? Do you have …
Category: Yom Tov / Chag
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Prepping the Shavout wardrobe/gifts
On Yom Tov, we rejoice! What does that mean? It has been clarified that we eat better meals with more choices, we rest from “work,” and there are gifts. A husband should get a new piece of clothing or jewelry for his wife, and we get something special for children: food treats, a new toy, …
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Shavuot foods
There are many traditional foods associated with the holiday of Shavuot (AKA Shavuos) . As we are starting to consider Shavuot menus… –Dairy: Shavuot is associated with dairy for lots and lots of reasons, but blintzes (strawberry or pesto?) and cheesecake are always welcome here! Those are the two most recognizable, but bagels and spreads, …
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Shavuot and summer are coming!
As we count the Omer every night, we get closer and closer to the 7 weeks from Pesach to Shavuot–and Shavuot is when we get the Torah! Every Jewish soul was present at Mt Sinai for the giving of the Torah, and it is a celebration! This is one of the major Jewish festivals. In …
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After Pesach lists and help
I know, you want to put everything away and out of sight ASAP. But really, taking a little more time as you put things away will make things SO MUCH easier next year, and for future years! Print this out now so it’s ready right after Pesach goes out. Here is a list of lists …
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Erev Pesach checklist
Here is my erev Pesach checklist. I originally got it from a Jewish homemaking listserve. I have modified it to suit me – please do the same! These things do not all need to be done today, but they are things that need to be done BY today. I also find listing all the times …
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3 days to go.
3 days to go: (Regular Pesach, 2011: April 16 evening and 17 – schedule this year makes shorter than normal) (See more about my Passover planner HERE. Week 6 is the first in the series of lists.) Stay calm and continue with your plans. Redemption is almost here–the end is in sight! -Continue to follow …
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1 week to go: Kitchen cleaning and turnover cooking
1 week to go: Kitchen cleaning and turnover cooking (Regular Pesach, 2011: April 10-15) (See more about my Passover planner HERE. Week 6 is the first in the series of lists.) This is the week where all of your careful planning and scheduling come together. No one likes to have the kitchen done too early …
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2 weeks to go: Finish cleaning and organizing
2 weeks to go: Finish cleaning and organizing (Regular Pesach, 2011: April 3 – April 9) (See more about my Passover planner HERE. Week 6 is the first in the series of lists.) Finish cleaning house except dining room and kitchen (For me, this means family room, living room, entryway, and anything I’ve fallen behind …
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Cooking day today! (Passover)
The ovens are cleaned, the stovetop is covered, my sink is prepped, and my table is ready. Passover cooking, here I come! At the request of some people, here is what I will be feeding my freezer today iyh: roasted eggplant dip zhug (spicy pepper relish) 2 sweet potato pies (regular chametz recipe we like, …
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