Out of the Attic – A Golem for Every Home

OUT  OF  THE  ATTIC     I have often written in this Blog about the importance of Jewish Heirlooms. Some are passed down from generation to generation. Others we ourselves collect “along the way,” and pass them on to our children more »

Why GOLEMS?

WHY DO YOU NEED A GOLEM IN YOUR LIFE? Jerusalem Tiles www.etsy.com/shop/Jerusalemtile has just presented their new line of miniature figurines called The GOLEM Collection. But you may ask, “Why do I need a GOLEM in my life?” and what more »

The GOLEM Collection

THE GOLEM COLLECTION Jerusalem Tiles www.etsy.com/shop/Jerusalemtile has just presented their new line of miniature figurines called The GOLEM Collection. These will make a perfect gift for Hanukkah, Bar and Bat Mitzvot, Weddings and more. What a great opportunity to start more »

Chanukah – The Smell of Frying Latkes

Now that we are in the middle of the celebration of Chanukah, my house is filled with the smell of frying latkes. When I think back on my earliest childhood memories, there are certain smells which I remember the most: more »

Now I’m The Grandmother

“Our most treasured family heirlooms are those tied in with sweet family memories.” When my first grandchild arrived, my whole world changed. It took a year and a half, but soon there was a little girl calling me “Sata,” as more »

The Yahrzeit “Club”

THE YAHRZEIT “CLUB” Yizkor – In Memory Of… I remember growing up being fascinated by the twinkling lights of the “Memorial Plaques” which were all turned on for Yom Kippur. I also remember my Mom lighting the “yahrzeit” candles for more »

Are We “Sentimental Saps?”

I was recently reading Meg Stone’s Blog www.myjewishhome.com and found her blog entitled “Sentimental Saps.” It intrigued me, because I find myself often walking a fine line between keeping something for it’s sentimental value, or just tossing it because I more »

The Fifth Question for Passover

We all know the “Four Questions” of Passover. But did you know there is a “Fifth” question? Here it comes – What do you remember most from your earliest Passover seders? I asked a few members of my family and more »