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...

Chanukah in Israel is an exciting time of year as we join together to celebrate the miracle of the Holiday. As we light the Chanukiyah, we gaze at the sparkling lights and reflect upon the Chanukah story. We rejoice and give thanks for the miracles that we were blessed with so many years ago and also celebrate the joy of the miracles we experience on a daily basis. As we watch the burning oil...

The sweet smell of spring is in the air. The cool breeze and the bursts of sunlight and warmth make it my favorite time of year. Tu B'shvat is here! At this special time, kids throughout the country plant trees digging new roots into our land and beautifying it. This year, during the Shmitta year (the sabbatical year), planting and cultivating the land is forbidden. Other celebratory ac...