This week women around the world are uniting together in baking challah and performing the  meaningful mitzvah of hafrashat challah - one of the 3 mitzvot specifically given to women. As we add each of the ingredients and kneed the dough which will become our challah for Shabbat, we take this special opportunity to pray to Hashem for all of the blessings we desire for our families, our h...

Growing up in a Moroccan home, I have fond memories of going from house to house on Mimona night celebrating with family and friends. Its an upbeat evening filled with happiness celebrating the end of Pesach, the return of eating chametz and recognizing all the blessings and abundance in life. Over the years, my kids have come to look forward to the fun filled post Pesach celebration. This ...

Purim is in the air and we eagerly embrace its spirit of glee and excitement.  Weeks before Purim the buzz is already tangible.  The ovens are churning out hamentashen in all flavors from the traditional fillings of apricot, fig and prune, to the sweet filled cinnamon bun, chocolate chip, and rolo all the way to the savory Mediterranean tomato, basil, and cheese and even the unique an...

  Pinterest is a popular social media platform that allows you to discover and save ideas for various projects. We use Pinterest to colloborate with you, understand your prefereneces and share design ideas. Pinterest has a large collection of inspiring content, making it a valuable resource when looking for design inspiration or looking to organize your ideas. In ...

This artcile originally appeared in The Eden Center. As an interior designer, I firmly believe that enhancing the look of a space will make it more inviting.  Attention to small details will make a big difference.  The Mikveh experience is much the same. This mitzvah gives married women the opportunity to pause from our hectic lives and reflect on ourselves, our femininity, our indi...