B”H Shavua Tov! Before we jump into today’s programing, I’d like to announce the winner of the Kosher Kurls Trifecta Giveaway… Clara Gross! Congratulations, Clara! You have an email from me with the details. Thank you all for participating and don’t forget you still have until September 30 to enjoy the amazing 18% discount with the code JLPblog at Kosher Kurls. ¡Shavua Tov, amigas! Antes de que entremos en la edición
How white is white?
B”H Did you ever struggle to find the right shade of white paint for your home? Although I appreciate the use of white in interiors, my house is actually full of color, so aside from choosing the white paint for my kitchen cabinets a few years ago, I hardly go visit whites on the fan deck. Recently, however, I began work on a design project for a friend where I had to search out
Yom Kippur
B”H How are you all? Remember I made a round up of High Holiday Services in Manhattan and I spoke about KJ’s Beginners’ Services? Well, about ten years ago I gave a speech at KJ’s Beginners’ Services on Yom Kippur. I recently found it and thought you might enjoy reading it. Wishing you a Gmar Tov!
Giveaway: Kosher Kurls!
B”H Good morning everyone! How was your Rosh Hashana? ¡Buenos dias a todas! ¿Cómo pasaron Rosh Hashaná? Here’s a non-spiritual question…How many of you out there have curly hair, or daughters with curly hair? (And perhaps you can’t stand what a two day Yom Tov can do to those oh so lovely curls?) I’m guessing a lot of you… My friends, read along, because curly hair or not, this one is
What are We Leaning On?
B”H Good morning! The winner of the awesome Classroom Friendly Supplies’ pencil sharpener is Julie Weinstein! Julie, check your inbox; you have an email from me. :-) Can’t wait to hear what color you choose and what you think of it. Well my friends this is it… ready or not, here we go to crown the King… Rosh Hashana is upon us! It’s pretty exciting actually. So before we take
Rosh Hashanah Recipes’ Roundup
B”H I don’t know about you, but life has been so busy around here, that I have yet to create a Rosh Hashanah menu! Mostly, I will fall back on my tried and tested recipes, but I every year I like to incorporate a new and exciting dish to my Holiday table. Here are a few recipes that I might try this year. 1- Balsamic Braised Brisket with Onions, Mushrooms and
NYC shuls for High Holiday services and beyond
B”H I travelled to San Francisco last week and the neighborhood where I stayed reminded me of my days living in Manhattan’s Upper East side. Being away from home right at this time so close to Rosh Hashanah, also reminded me of a feeling of skepticism and uncertainty (ok maybe loneliness…?) right as the High Holidays would approach. Among friends, we usually made plans and sorted out the meal situation, but the services
Looking Up || Mirando hacia arriba
B”H I just heard this mashal (parable) at the Shabbat table that shook me to the core, as it was way too real. I think I might not be the only one who can relate to this mashal… Justo escuché este mashal (parábola) en la mesa de Shabbat que me dejó fría. Creo que no soy la única que se podrá identificar con esta parábola… There was once a man, whose office was on
Back to School Giveaway!
B”H Hello everyone! Last week was back to school week around here. My kids went back to school, and I started teaching again! We all had a great few days and I’m looking forward to a great school year. ¡Hola a todas! La semana pasada comenzamos las clases por estos lados. Mis chicos regresaron a la escuela y yo comencé a enseñar de nuevo. Tanto ellos como yo tuvimos buenos días de regreso a la
Cold Meat || Carne Fría
B”H As we all now realize the High Holidays are approaching. Thus, I wanted to share with you one of my most coveted recipes and one that I usually serve during these super hot summer Shabbatot (105 degrees last Shabbat!!!) and during Sukkot lunch (as Sukkkot time is usually still quite hot in Houston!). This Cold Meat recipe will be a beautiful and delicious addition to any Shabbat or Yom Tov lunch









































