ELUL
I was looking through some old papers and came across something I wrote 2 years ago. As we approach Rosh Hashana (the Jewish New Year)....
These Lights are Holy
Tonight is the first night of Chanukah. Chanukah is a time for gratitude and our family is so grateful for the return of our daughter...
Do Something for Uncle Kazik and Have a Sweet New Year
It's been a long while since I wrote a blog. During the interim, we have relocated and have been busy settling in. I've been wanting to...
Shavuos Then and Now
Every year, as Shavuos /Shavuot draws near, I am reminded of the following story: My brother and I were very young. We begged our...
I Believe We Can Do It
I couldn't stay away from My Simple Emes :) I had not planned on putting up a blog until after Pesach (Passover). And although I have...
It's Purim for Heaven's Sake!
Behind the scenes, days and even weeks before this one-day holiday, Jewish women the world-over are preparing costumes for their children...