It seems quite strange to post this month in review now. A month is a long time, and I did not foresee that I would close this one out with my grandmother’s passing. But I had jotted down notes for myself on what happened throughout the month, and here is a catch-all (catch-most?) post:
Just a few wishes for you as we enter Y”T.
Years ago, when I was working with kids(!) in a school, I used to enjoy reading
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.
Gut moed! I don’t usually post on chol hamoed but I want to keep up with these weekly updates.
Gmar tov to all!
Hi, all. I hope you had a nice break.
I just really like that title.
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 …
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 …
