Sarasota, FL & Dunedin, FL – What happens when you combine a stunning sunset on a Friday night, some beach chairs, fine wine, challah, fresh mango, sushi, pistachio nuts and good friends like Ed and Sarah Weinstein? You get Shabbat! It’s that simplistic. Call a friend and just show up. Playing at the beach at least monthly should […]
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Shabbat Playlist #42 – Dinner, Bimah and Oneg Shabbat
Sarasota, FL – March 17, 2017 While Shabbat always remains about the pause and the reflection of the week, sometimes I get overjoyed just about searching out a new wine with a unique name. Publix’s wine aisle did not disappoint. I resurrected Ménage à Trois wine from a previous Shabbat; felt inspired by the wine The Beach […]
Read MoreShabbat Playlist #38 – The Longest Shabbat Table
Sarasota, FL – My husband, Steve, had a Shabbat birthday this year which prompts extra creativity on my part. Usually the Wednesday morning conversation leads to possible Shabbat plans. My response this time was “I got this.” During our 30 years of couplehood, we play who can top that. This birthday was no different. Erin, […]
Read MoreShabbat Playlist #33 – Chipotle, Shabbat Alive, & Art
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, […]
Read MoreShabbat Playlist #32 – Dinner, a Movie, A Mezuzah, A Rabbi, A Garden, & a Bon Fire!
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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