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Watermelon Whip
Esther Ottensoser
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Mini-Bouquet Seating Cards
Esther Ottensoser
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Flowering Focaccia
Esther Ottensoser
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Buds and Blooms
Esther Ottensoser
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Torah Scroll Rolls
Esther Ottensoser
Perspectives
Two Exes and a "Why?"  
Why must the children bear the brunt of the conflict between their parents?
Dr Meir Wikler
Perspectives
Encouraging Signs
Is the siman of the rimon indeed only a repetition or reaffirmation? Or is there perhaps a deeper meaning to this siman?
Rabbi Dovid Gernetz
Encounters
A Grand Legacy
It began with a football match and became a minyan, with Rabbi Plancey as coach
Racheli Plancey
Encounters
A Man of Unwavering Truth
Rav Avrohom Ausband ztz”l was a world-class talmid chacham, manhig, and mensch
Shmuel Winiarz
Jr. Feature
Glimpse of the Past  
Pompeii is one of the most fascinating time capsules and important archaeological sites in the world
J.S. Wolin
Jr. Feature
Wait, That’s a Job?
Don’t want to work in any of the standard professions? No prob. This list has you covered. Or… maybe not!
Malka Winner
On Topic
Quiet People in a Noisy World
On Purim, Esther Hamalkah reminds us of the strength that lies in silence
Esther Ilana Rabi
On Topic
Everybody's Looking at Me
What triggers and exacerbates self-consciousness — and how can you overcome it?
Miriam Bloch
step-by-step
Garden to Table
TEXT AND STYLING BY ESTHER OTTENSOSER PHOTOGRAPHY BY HUDI GREENBERGER As with all articles I submitted during COVID-19, the theme here was definitely “Keep it simple!” For these sefer Torah rolls, I took large and mini par-baked baguettes, wrapped them in scrap fabric I found in my basement, tied them with ribbon, and finished it
Raquel Goldish
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Hair We Go!

Here are a few ideas for a fun and memorable upsheren, from the safety of your home. DOWNLOAD ESTHER’S TEMPLATES!

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DESSERT DYNAMICS

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CREATIVE TO THE CORE

New year, new ideas. Here are some artful ways to make your Yom Tov seudos even more special, with a fresh nod to a new year.

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Here are some ideas to make your Shavuos meals more beautiful, l’kavod Yom Tov.

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