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Yizkor, Yom Kippur 5783 / October 5, 2022 I recently learned about a traditional practice of Ashkenazi Jewish women – making soul candles. Between Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur, women in Eastern Europe would make candles. Each community had its own practice -sometimes the candles were made for use at home. Other times, they were…
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Kol Nidre, Yom Kippur 5783 / October 4, 2022 Since the start of the pandemic, like many people, I have spent a lot more time at home. Pandemic. One of the things that I have found joy in is the opportunity this affords for fashion experimentation. Since I know that no one is going to…
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Rosh Hashanah Day 1, 5783/ September 26, 2022 For as long as I can remember, I have always been a crafter. As soon as I could hold a crayon, I started drawing and creating. There was always a craft project in the works in my home growing up. The joy of making something with my…