Category Archives: Jewish holidays

The Shavuot Blintzes

Posted on June 8, 2011 by holylandhipstermom

I’ve lived in Israel for almost five years, and these holidays still get to me, the one day affairs. I grew up celebrating two days of Shavuot, and sometimes I feel deprived because we have to go to work tomorrow … Continue reading →

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Ode to Matza

Posted on April 19, 2011 by holylandhipstermom

I can’t believe the hardest part of Passover is actually over. The weeks spent preparing for last night and today are behind us, and I can finally take a big sigh of relief and try to get back to my … Continue reading →

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An Unorthodox Holiday Tradition

Posted on November 29, 2010 by holylandhipstermom

I love Christmas. There, I said it. I know, it’s completely unorthodox for this Orthodox Jewess to love Christmas, but I just do. I have loved the holiday for as long as I can remember. Growing up, I got all … Continue reading →

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