This week, thing are a little crazy. We have Rosh Hashanah from Wednesday on! I am cutting down on prep by making double the mashed potatoes: some for leek patties, which we eat on Rosh Hashanah, and some for dinner on Tuesday. Most of my dishes are served twice here, too, to cut down on prep …
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Rosh Hashanah countdown: 2 days to go
Ok, we’ve done shopping, some cleaning, some food prep. Here are some additional things for my Monday’s to-do list. Monday, September 26, 2011 Extra Tzedaka Find machzor for everyone and set aside Rosh Hashanah prep with kids: what they can expect, review tefillot, etc. Clean the family room and straighten porch Check tablecloths/plastic lining …
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Leek patties (Keftes de Prassa)
Great for Rosh Hashanah and Pesach, these leek patties are a Turkish/Sefaridic tradition! Serve with lemon. This recipe makes about 20 patties, depending on size. I doubled it to serve at both dinners (as one of the simanim) and as a veggie for a lunch. Leek patties (Keftes de Prassa) (modified just a little …
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Rosh Hashanah countdown: 3 days to go
The Rosh Hashanah countdown continues. It starts Wednesday night of this week! It’s definitely coming quickly. Here’s my plan for tomorrow. Sunday, September 25, 2011 Extra tzedaka Clean living room and dining room Fresh food shopping (meat, produce, dairy) Check guest room and finish setting up (sheets, towels, a bottle of water, clean bathroom, etc.) …
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Special customs for TODAY (25th Elul)
Since we celebrate Rosh Hashanah as the day Adam and Chava (Eve) were created, that means that 25 Elul is the first day of creation. That actually falls on Shabbat this year, so many of these customs get moved up to Erev Shabbat. Give extra charity. If it falls on Shabbat, like this year, pledge …
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Tishrei inspiration
What do you do while preparing for the chagim? One thing that I like to do is listen to shiurim- it’s preparing (spiritually) while you prepare (physically). It seems like the live ones in my area are never at a good time, but I love the ones you can download and listen to whenever it …
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One week until Rosh Hashanah!
From tonight, we have one week until Rosh Hashanah! Selichot are in full force, and we are preparing to greet our New Year with joy and improvements in ourselves. What are you doing to physically prepare for Rosh Hashanah? Have you gotten a Rosh Hashanah checklist, Rosh Hashanah Menu Template, and RH 2011 to do …
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Rosh Hashanah countdown
As we are approaching Rosh Hashanah, it’s time for things to get done! Cleaning, preparing guest space, shopping, and cooking food are just some of the things to consider. My list for my Rosh Hashanah countdown to-do list is here: RH 2011 plan. It’s in a word doc so you can adjust it to fit …
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