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Top DIY Jewish Craft Kit Ideas For Students
In general, crafting is a great way to connect with one's heritage and culture. As a Jewish student, you might be one of many looking for ways to learn about their roots, traditions, and history? While you are at it, why not think of including others in your creative endeavors by assembling some DIY craft…
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8 Tips to Help Plan Your Financial Future
Now that it is a new year on the Jewish calender, we can use this opportunity to take steps towards a more organized and financially secure year to come! Let's do it! The one thing that a pandemic and inflation have taught us, is to have substantial control over our finances. While we were recovering from…
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10 Great Gifts For The Cyclist In Your Life
Cyclists are a dedicated and passionate community, and finding the perfect gift for the cyclist in your life is a wonderful way to show your support for their love of cycling. Of course in addition to "cyclists" who pursue cycling as a sport or form of exercise, there is also a large group of folks…
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Holiday Break: Craft Schooling Sunday Returns Next Week
Shanah Tovah, Happy New Year! Today, Sunday is Rosh HaShana, the two day Jewish New Year Holiday, so I am unplugged and will resume the party next week. It just wouldn't feel right to know that someone might be adding links to my virutal party while I'm listening to the blowing of the shofar (on…
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Gone Fishing: Craft Schooling Sunday Will Return Aug. 20
Gone Fishing, well not literally, though possibly I guess! We are spending our precious vacation time with family so I am mostly unplugging, and hope you take this last month of summer to do more ofthe same! Looking forward to reconnecting in another 2 plus weeks or so!
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Financial Checklist: 8 Yearly Financial Check-Ups For Your Family
Life is busy, as it should be, but when there is more than just yourself to consider it is important to stay on top of your financial situation, as a little bit of mindfulness goes a long way! Take the time to review these 8 financial steps yearly to keep your family’s financial well-being in…
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What Do College Students Do To Unwind?
While college is an exciting time full of new experiences and new friends, it can also be a stressful time, as those who are intent on accomplishing their goals might find the weight of it all just a bit heavy at times, or the task possibly more difficult than they had imagined. Not to worry,…
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5 Retirement Crafts You Should Try!
Retirement generally means stepping down from full time work and a career you've spent a lifetime developing, which can be unsettling, but it also marks the beginning of an exciting time dedicated to pursuing your passions, yippee! At long last you can put that busy career on the back burner and delve into your hobbies,…
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How to Prepare Your Teens for Success
While the teen years may seem long to many parents, they really do go by faster than you might expect, and before you realize it your child will be leaving home. That said, there is still likely plenty for your child to learn, and you may be wondering how you can prepare them for adulthood…
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Simple Watercolor Feathers To Paint For L’Ag B’Omer, Just Because!
Simple watercolor feathers are so fun to paint, and with L’Ag B’Omer coming up on Monday night, you can still squeeze in a few crafts to honor this amazing day. I’ve pulled this one from the archives, and am inspired myself to paint some more as well. And of course this time I’ll paint…
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Today Is Yom HaZikaron, Fallen Soldier Remembrance Day
Today is Yom HaZikaron, the day in which we remember our fallen soldiers…….those who have made the ultimate sacrifice for the sake of our Jewish homeland and we are forever grateful. Unfortunately as a tiny country with enemies on all sides, military protection is a daily reality, and soldiers and army vehicles and war planes…
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Wild Almond Trees In Bloom In The Galil, Israel
On Thursday, after photographing a lovely almond tree in bloom right next door, I continued my walk into the nearby forest, and photographed some more glorious blooms, ahhhh. And truly, there is nothing quite like this feeling of hope, and new beginnings and rebirth, with the pink blooms bringing life to an otherwise sleeping landscape.…