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When most of us think about Jewish wedding traditions, our thoughts turn to the preparations for and to the day of the wedding itself. But what happens afterwards? Whether you’ve already been celebrating holidays together, or are just now establishing your shared home life, Jewish tradition marks the first year of marriage in a…
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What is a ketubah? Why should we think about incorporating one into our wedding? How do we pick one out? Originally a ketubah, or Jewish wedding contract, was a legal document that was given by a groom to his bride. It laid out the basic commitments the husband made to his wife, and its…
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Summer camp was a blast. Friends. Swimming Pool. Freedom. And yet… what was one of the most anticipated moments of the day? Mail time! The counselors would go to the main office and return to the cabin, hopefully with a letter, or better yet, a care package from home. Yes, I might be far…
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Last year our pecan tree had a bumper crop (enough to last us into this year as well). We had bags of them lying in our home, and we were ever in search of new ways to incorporate pecans into our cooking. As Purim approached, it seemed natural to try them in hamantaschen. Hamantaschen…