To cut back on our use of plastic, I 'upcycled' these bags from ripped jeans. I began collecting post-wearable jeans for the apron...

This Saturday is Tu B'Shvat , the birthday of the trees. On Tu B'Shvat we eat fruits and nuts, plant trees, discuss mitzvot (Jewis...

This week I took over a craft class for elementary school girls in our neighborhood. The craft is supposed to relate to the Torah portion of...

My husband and I shared a uniquely pleasant lunch today, the third anniversary of our immigration to the Holy Land. My husband chose the lo...

There is something about the end of December that puts Jews in the mood for Chinese food, or at least Asian food as it has evolved in the ...

My family took our first ever family vacation last week. We rented an apartment in Jerusalem for five days and four nights. ( I would highl...

You can call this a quiche, pie, casserole, or pashtida . I call it yummy. Ingredients: Something sweet and starchy (butternut squa...

Kefir Starter Grains Last week I told you how my mom's friend, Liz, taught her to make kombucha . Today I'll tell you haw my m...

My whole family loved this, from my 1 year old to 7.5 year old, and my gluten-free, soy-free guest. My one regret is it's so bo...

I had a lovely day today with my guest. We began by heading through Shuk HaCarmel, the crowded outdoor market in the center of Tel Aviv....