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Story About a Horn

October 2nd, 2011 by

Story about a horn of China, shofar story – a man from Chelm visited China. He saw a man get up on a wall, blow a horn, and, as if by magic, a fire in the distance would disappear.

Dates – Symbol for Rosh Hashana

September 26th, 2011 by

Dates are one of the simanim for Rosh Hashana, Jewish New Year. Date in Hebrew is Tamar.

Rosh Hashana Recipes

September 25th, 2011 by

Honey cake, apple cake, apple pie, blondies with chocolate chips, brisket with coffee, brisket with wine, kasha with mushrooms, simanim like carrots and zucchini for Rosh Hashana

Review with Many Mums

September 23rd, 2011 by

Mums and a mother, Rosh Hashana links, shofar, Niagara Falls, healing diet, 9-11 memorial, wildflowers are on the review.

What is Elul?

September 4th, 2011 by

Shofar is blown in the Jewish month of Elul. Repentance, introspection and reconciliation are themes. Psalm 27 is read daily.

Review with Lincoln Memorial

September 12th, 2010 by

Lincoln Memorial, September 11, honey cake, Rosh Hashana, pomegranates, peas, Tashlich and breastfeeding are on this review.