A few weeks ago I was invited by Shoshana Rubli of The Jerusalem Soap Company to her studio in Ramat Beit Shemesh for her fun, creative and interactive Build-A-Bar Workshop. Shoshana taught us the art of making artisan soaps while we mixed, poured and sculpted our very own bars. Handmade in the Holy land, Shoshana lovingly handcrafts all her products using her unique recipes and fragrance blen...

This article originally appeared in "Joy of Kosher with Jamie Geller" It's that special time of year. That wonderful season when we hear the clinging and clanking all around us as we begin building our succahs.  This ranks up there as one of my absolutely favorite holydays, when our whole family gets involved especially our children -  welcoming family, friends and let&...

This article originally appeared in" Joy of Kosher with Jamie Geller". Most years, the summer vacation ends , the kids go back to school, and there's barely a chance to catch our breath before it's time to start the Rosh Hashana preparations. This year, there's plenty of time to get an early jump on planning our creative festive menus and the always flattering table d&ea...

Rosh Hashana is a special time of year which we enjoy spending with family and friends. The chag table unites us all in blessings, laughter, good wishes and moves us forward with prayers and aspirations into the coming year. I like to add an extra personal touch to welcoming my guests with setting a place card just for them. In honour of Rosh Hashana, I'm sharing these place cards with yo...

In my business, I spend so much time working with other people on their dream homes that I need to remind myself every once in a while to stop and appreciate my dream home, Israel. We made aliyah 11 years ago, leaving our family and large Toronto community for the unknown but exciting future that lay ahead in Israel. Sometimes I look back and think, "Wow, I must have been crazy!" But...