Fall Newsletter 7/13
Hello, all. I was up very late Sunday night watching livestreams from Israel…many emotions. A bittersweet week for all of us…but b”H.
Category: Succos
Fall Newsletter 6/13
Gut moed! I don’t usually post on chol hamoed but I want to keep up with these weekly updates.
Fall Newsletter 5/13
Gmar tov to all!
Welcome Back!
Hi, all. I hope you had a nice break.
The Succah That Love Built
I just really like that title.
Fall Bucket List
Forever ago, I wrote bucket lists for winter, spring, and summer. I finally present to you a list for fall: Go apple picking. Warm up beside a fire pit. Bake a pie. Buy a sweater you will wear over and over again (I have this and love it). Make a pot of soup. Rake the leaves. Invite a friend …
My Succah
Years ago I listened to a shiur about the ushpizin by Mrs. Shira Smiles and since then, I have felt more tangibly the specialness of sitting in the succah. The air is the air of Gan Eden. I’m excited for Succos! When I have my own succah to decorate, here’s what I think it needs: Posters beruchim haba’im …
Yom Tov Food List For Fun
The other day I made a mouthwatering list of foods I want to eat on Yom Tov. I may or may not make any of these but you know how I like to plan imaginary Y”T menus and all.
Hi There, and Have a Great Y”T
Hi everyone, I just wanted to check in before Succos to touch base and wish you all a wonderful Yom Tov. The past few weeks I’ve been transitioning back to full-time work and finding a new stride, and I haven’t given as much time to my blog as I’d have liked. I hope you had a meaningful Rosh Hashanah …
Permanence (Or, Seeing Stars)
My friend was trying to borrow a succah for the upcoming Y”T (as her plans changed due to COVID) and finally declared, “I’m going to stop asking around and just buy myself a succah. I need some stability.” I couldn’t resist. “If it’s stability you’re after, you should definitely buy a succah. Now there’s a real symbol of permanence.” …