The Jewish Holiday Of Purim Purim is the Jewish Holiday that commemorates the saving of the Jewish people from a plot to kill them by Haman, a royal minister in the ancient kingdom of Persia. It is a joyous holiday for adults and kids alike […]

When you think of a Hasid, you think of someone with sidelocks, black hat, and a long black coat. But did you ever realize that there are many different variations of Hasidim? They all wear different kind of hats and some wear long coats, others […]

As an ultra-orthodox Hasidic girl, I always knew the way my life would pan out. The ultimate goal was to establish a home, be a good wife and mother and a devout Jew. It was what the Torah commanded us and what everyone did. Growing up, we played with dolls, re-enacting what […]

If any of you are interested in what my latest attempt to lose some of my weight is, feel free to read my post HERE but please promise not to roll your eyes or smirk ????

Tonight starts the celebration of Purim, the Jewish carnival. But the day is way more than just a regular carnival. Every ritual is laced with meaning and infused with spirituality. We are fasting today; the fast of Esther. If you know the story of Purim, […]

I know It’s been a long while since I updated of my food progress. Those who followed my PSE treatment this is the latest. I finished the drops she gave me but have since not gone back. I do not see any improvement in my […]

Today is the Jewish holiday of Lag BaOmer. If you live near Jewish communities, you might have seen bonfires, parades and hear lots of music. We are celebrating the Jahrzeit (anniversary of death) of the biblical sage Rabbi Shimon Bar Yochai, the author of the Zohar, the holy book […]

A pidyon haben, or “redemption of the firstborn son,” is a ceremony wherein the father of a firstborn male redeems his son by giving a kohen (a priestly descendant of Aaron) five silver coins, thirty days after the baby’s birth. -chabad.org For the exact reasons […]

As it’s 30 minutes before sabbath, I can only write extremely briefly about this holiday. The Holiday which celebrates the new beginning of the fruit-bearing cycle begins tonight. It’s the 15th of the Jewish month of Shevat. It’s our custom to celebrate it by eating […]

If you have read my previous entries, you know that I’m in the middle of a treatment called PSE. I’m taking drops every day to unfreeze my emotions. I’m still taking them but besides crying a lot, I don’t feel much of a difference in […]