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My husband David Lachlan Shaw Z'L had decided to learn Hebrew (while he had many talents language learning was not one of the them) His teacher invited the class and partners to watch a tape of the Independence Day celebrations. I recall being so moved while watching a small TV set, as I recall a black and white version, very old fashion set,  that I decided there and then we must come on Aliya. And so we did, just a few weeks later. The small screen transported me to another worl …

Home Cooking – a BIG positive at the moment, (and always).Cooking is like love. It should be entered into with abandon or not at all--Harriet Van It’s hard to think of many positive things during Corona, but one is definitely that more people are cooking their own mealsOver 50% of people say they cook more than they did before the virus. Cooking programs are burgeoning, cook book sales are going through the roof. Young people are asking parents about recipes. Hopefully we are eating less f …

Jewish Mothers in the House!There's a big controversy on when life begins. In Jewish tradition the baby is not considered viable until after it graduates from medical school or has a successful start up!Wonder Woman and Family SuperheroCall it Jewish guilt, or chutzpah, but we all know who the real hero is here - the beloved Jewish Mother. We're far too familiar with this stereotype, most likely from our own homes! It's the harsh, adamant, controlling mother who even when she's not physica …

Here are some tips. Plan ahead, think of  possible scenarios, plan the Seder think who can and can't come. Where will the older folks be?Really adorn the table, even if fewer people are coming, do be festive. Perhaps out of towners will not be coming, so be local, and decorate the table in style. As the suggestion is to keep a distance  the table can still be longer and so there may be more room to beautify itWe are all feeling a bit more stressed than usual, so let’s share th …

10 Original Pesach Gift IdeasPerhaps Passover will be all the more meaningful this year, being with family and friends, and continuing traditions, is a great way of weathering all storms. On practically all religious occasions we gather and eat, pray and drink. While food is a natural staple for gift giving, let’s be more inventive.Jerusalem designer Barbara Shaw is an innovative artist, who fuses ancient themes with the most modern and stylish. Here are her 10 Pesach Gift ideas. 1.Pesach in a …