A Time for Reflection, Growth, and Hope
The days between Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur are a time of reflection in so many ways. As we prepare to atone, we are also invited to look honestly at…
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Why We Do This: Challah Dough, Family Time & Heading Into 5787
There are days when I am exhausted and feel like I am being pulled in SO many directions at once. Last weekend, I had the opportunity to get away to…
Sunday Market, JCC Tapestry Event and More!
Last weekend was one of those weekends that held a little bit of everything. I spent time in Rochester with one of my daughters doing some due diligence on some…
School Is Back, and Rosh Hashanah Is Almost Here
School is back in session, and somehow Rosh Hashanah is already upon us. As the High Holiday season approaches, it is hard not to think about the people we have…
The Joy of Celebrating Together
Summer is coming to an end, and honestly, I cannot believe it. Somehow we are already heading toward fall, everyone is coming back into town, the community is buzzing again,…
Summer Catch-Up: Challah, Community, and Full-Circle Moments
This week has been busy! The community is getting back into the swing of things as summer starts winding down. Kids are coming home from camp — including mine —…
Getting Back to Life
The school year is getting started, and it feels like life is beginning to return to its non-summer rhythm. For me personally, this week has felt a little more normal…
The Desserts That Bring Us Home
One of the unexpected things about losing my mom has been the memories that come rushing back through food. As we were planning her meal of consolation after the funeral,…
The Cocoon of Shiva
This week has been one of the hardest and most emotional weeks of my life. It has only been a week since we buried my mom and sat shiva. In…