Pause, Celebrate, Enjoy!
Sarasota, FL – Preparing dinner on some Fridays can fall last on the list and today was that exception, but the beauty of Shabbat is that you simply observe it, not where you observe it. So, we needed a quick backup plan. Steve strongly suggested Chipotle. It’s one of Jake’s favorite, and I was outnumbered. So, […]
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I love Shabbats because they always offer unknown adventures and conversations. This Shabbat was no exception. It began with my mom asking me to recite the shehecheyanu while I visited with her at dinner. Then, I met Steve at the Walgreen’s parking lot so we could ride together to Cinebistro to dine, wine and watch […]
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January 20 -22, 2017: Sarasota, FL & Washington, D.C. Excitement filled my veins as this Shabbat approached. However, that was not the story prior to the life changing phone call from my girlfriend, Lori Dorman, on Thursday morning. I was actually driving south on I-75 and listening to NPR when Lori called. My mood was […]
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January 14, 2017 – Sarasota, FL Luckily, our long time friends, Kala and Ken Sheckler, had this Shabbat planned out for us as we all had tickets together to see The Million Dollar Quartet at Florida Studio Theater. Kala made dinner featuring stuffed cabbage, salad, and Caribbean sweet potatoes with beans. She shared with us the actual […]
Read MoreSeptember 2, 2016 – Sarasota, FL The beauty of spontaneity is that you do not know where it will lead. When we invite different families for Shabbat to our table, Steve and I are typically unaware if the variety of guests know each other or not. This was the case this past Shabbat. We have […]
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August 26, 2016 – Temple Emanu-El, FL Ah, The Bat-Mitzvah – the moment a young lady becomes a daughter of the Torah; the next generation to carry the torch; the passing of traditions from mother to daughter. If you are orthodox, you disregard the moment. If you are conservative or reform, you embrace, celebrate, and […]
Read MoreAugust 12, 2016 – Sarasota, FL When our daughter, Erin, was 12 years old and preparing for her Bat-Mitzvah, she came home from school one afternoon and asked me if she could share it with her friend, Erica. I knew this was her best friend, but never considered a dual celebration. As Steve and I […]
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August 5, 2016 -Hailey, Idaho I deliberated about how Steve and me would celebrate Shabbat while on our Idaho adventure vacation while staying with our dear friends. I mean I didn’t pack candles, challah or wine goblets. Come to find out, my girlfriend, Julie’s dad, was Jewish. Who knew? Nonetheless, I still do not like […]
Read MoreJuly 29, 2016 – Sarasota, FL On Friday mornings when I wake up now, my sweet husband asks, “Who’s coming for dinner tonight?” I usually do not have a final headcount until much later in the day. Last Friday followed suit. I had breakfast with a colleague to review some students that we share in […]
Read MoreJuly 22, 2017 – Sarasota, FL Getting back with the friends who inspired me to reintroduce and reunite with Shabbat is always meaningful and playful. And with each Friday meal, there is always something magical about it. Mia, the 12 year old daughter, asked me to help her write her upcoming Bat-Mitzvah speech. To me […]
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