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Two Simple Words…

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THANK YOU!! Thankfully with your support, and through the generosity of 4,916 contributions, we have been able to accomplish the following at Lev LaLev’s Children’s Home in Israel this year… Twelve great successes in the year 2012: Began the healing and rehabilitation process for nine new girls who we took into the Home. Instituted a …

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Being Relevant is Being Alive

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I’m not sure when it happened, but somehow we all transitioned from carefree summer days into the solemnity of the High Holiday Season. There we were, perfecting our backstroke and barbecuing, when suddenly we became dizzied with school supplies and the search for a fish head. Very soon, we will be standing next to our …

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Sun, Surf and….School???

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This may be a bit of a shocker, especially if you’re relaxing by the pool as you read this. So get a good grip on your pina colada as I point out that, here in the US and other parts of the world, we’re just weeks away from another school year. Ooops! Did that jolt …

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Tu B’shvat: Celebrating the Very Best of You

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Happy New Year! New Year for trees, that is. Today, Wednesday, February 8, 2012, is the 15th day of the month of Shvat, Tu B’shvat, which commemorates the sap of new growth that has begun to flow in the innermost chambers of the dormant tree. Just when all vegetation seems frozen or dead, the tiniest …

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In 2012, Remember: Nobody’s Perfect

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This may come as a surprise to a lot of people – especially my mother – but I have to admit that I’m not perfect. At this moment, breakfast dishes are soaking in my kitchen sink (yuck) and there’s a laundry basket filled with socks waiting for their designated partner, some of which have probably …

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Picking the right Apple

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Fall is a favorite time for the outdoor fun activity of apple picking! But here in the Lev LaLev offices, we were wondering what the difference between all the amazing types of apples were and what is the best apple to use in all our upcoming Sukkot recipes; and what to look for while going …

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Rosh Hashana: The deeper meaning behind the shofar, apples and honey

AS WE APPROACH ROSH HASHANAH, let us explore some of its customs and laws in order to glean an insight as to how to tap in to the day’s energy. We are commanded to blow the Shofar on Rosh HaShanah, (Num.29:1; Shulchan Aruch, Orach Chaim 585).  One dimension in understanding this Mitzvah is as follows: …

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Bee-utiful Crafts for Tiny Hands

Looking for a Rosh Hashana craft project to keep the little ones occupied while you cook up a storm? Or perhaps you’re all done and want to enjoy some fun quality time with the kids, or even get creative and make your own decorations!  Either way, here are some fun and easy crafts, courtesy of ChallahCrumbs.com …

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Countdown to Rosh Hashana: Glancing Back to Look Ahead

One thing about Jewish holidays is that they are either early or late, but never on time. (Sound familiar?  About the late part I mean.) Not that this will change things, but I’m thinking it seems pretty unanimous that this year’s timing of these holy days is the best. During August, we were busy with starting …

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