Shabbat


Shabbat Kit To Go…and Other Cool Stuff

Last weekend we stopped by one of our local Judaica shops to browse.  While there I saw a really wonderful Shabbat and Havdalah kit to go.  I thought this was a great place to share with those of you who will be doing or who do lots of traveling AND who are trying to honor [...]

Egalitarianism Is a Two-Way Street - Avi Does Shabbat!

Egalitarianism Is a Two-Way Street - Avi Does Shabbat!

I just spent the better part of the day cleaning and prepping for Shabbat and although I’m kind of tired right now, I must admit that I thoroughly enjoyed myself. Prepping for Shabbat in our home starts with cleaning the apartment and by cleaning I mean, washing the kitchen floor, vacuuming everywhere, dusting and the [...]

You Shall be Holy — To the Best of Your Ability

It was two years ago, nearly to the day, that I became Chaviva bat Avraham v’Sarah. I say became, but it’s true that I didn’t really become anything other than the person I was meant to be and had always been, the person hidden and seeking, finally come home to Torah and her people Israel. [...]

Pesach, in Chavi’s World

This post is cross-posted on my personal blog. This is the second part of a two-part blog, but since it’s pretty darn long, you can read the first installment of my Pesach, which includes my first-ever experience at an Orthodox shul, by clicking HERE. And if you don’t want to read it? Well, let’s just [...]

Don’t Forget About Jewish Summer Camp (It’s Sooner Than You Think)

I’m bumping this post (which was originally posted last month) up to the top as reminder for those of you, who may have forgotten about the Jewish Discovery Shabbat at OSRUI and as an FYI to those of you who missed it the first time round.
Avi
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Cross-posted on Accidentally Jewish. This is an opportunity for people [...]