Earlier this week the mailman brought something wonderful to our doorstep. A book, and not just any book – one that brought a whiff of India to our home, one I could use to talk about Diwali with my little ones. But I’m getting ahead of myself. Let me start at the beginning. My husband and […]
Diwali Book Review: Kids, Monkeys, and ‘The Diwali Gift’ Read More »
I have a frenetic week planned: I’m heading to the local Farmers Market to buy flowers and fresh ingredients for the four-course meal I’m cooking today, then heading to the bylanes of Bangalore to pick up clay lamps and festive lights. I’ll also be making a pit stop at my favorite jewellers to buy some
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We are starting a new series today, Hajj for Kids, to talk about the annual pilgrimage to Makkah that Muslims make at least once in their lifetime. I am sharing today information about what Hajj is and how you can teach your children more about it. Hajj takes place in Dhul Hijjah, the last month of
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With the high holidays coming up you may be looking for a crafty or creative way to celebrate Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur with your child. Let’s start with a little refresher on what these holidays are and what they mean (or an introduction for those of you who are new to Judaism). The High
Rosh Hashanah Tzedakah Box Kids’ Craft Read More »
The Jewish High Holidays (or High Holy Days) are just around the corner! I thought I’d discuss a few traditions, and the perfect way to celebrate with children. What are the Jewish High Holidays? The Jewish High Holidays are a grouping of holidays, close together on the calendar, that are considered to
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