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Esther Ottensoser
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Esther Ottensoser
Friendship
Would you rather be part of a large chevreh or have one special best friend? Many teens have asked themselves this question
Devora Zheutlin, MA, CAS
Friendship
When faced with hard moments, remember the following: Many meaningful conversations are “charged” with discomfort
Devora Zheutlin, MA, CAS
Like a Local
We heard about a French couple in Hallandale Beach who operate a true artisan patisserie, selling all kinds of French pastries
Chavi Feldman
Like a Local
She puts her heart and soul into her work, making people happy with the fruits of her labor!
Faigy Grossman
Impressions
Elderly Danish Jews relive the night they were rowed to safety 
Riki Goldstein
Impressions
Me? I thought, hesitant. Who am I to write a book about the Tannaim and Amoraim?
Rabbi Nosson Wiggins
The Ring of Healing: Succos 5785
So much more binds us than separates
Penina Steinbruch
The Ring of Healing: Succos 5785
One year later, converging circles of heart and hope
Rav Aaron Lopiansky
The Money Trap
I was the perfect dupe; the case study for Credit Card Marketing 101. Until it all came crashing down on me and I risked losing everything
Gila Arnold
The Money Trap
They were living in Israel, but their spending habits were still American. It was a financial disaster waiting to happen
Gila Arnold
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Photography by Hudi Greenberger Friday Night Lucky Dips Who wouldn’t appreciate an extra dip on Friday night? Whether homemade or store bought, give your dips an upgrade with this mishloach manos presentation. Give one or stack two for a little tower of dipping deliciousness. Cover the jars with a piece of kraft paper and twine,

By Esther Ottensoser

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Photography by Hudi Greenberger Quotable Quotes Who doesn’t love a good quote? These cute, funny, and cheerful sayings are perfect for the spirit of the day. Use multiple quotes as presented here, or choose one quote to build your mishloach manos around. Here are two variations using this concept: flavored cookies to match the quotes

By Esther Ottensoser

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Photography by Hudi Greenberger DIY Frosted Muffin When my sister-in-law Reva brought her mishloach manos last year in this really neat box, I knew I had to include it in this year’s ideas. I used it to package this DIY muffin frosting kit. Less headache as to how to package cream-cheese frosted muffins — and

By Esther Ottensoser

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Photography by Hudi Greenberger Special De”Liver”y Paired with zesty pita chips and beautifully packaged in neat jars, this might turn the “What am I, chopped liver?” expression into a thing of the past! Adjust the size of the jars and box to fit your budget. You will need: 8x8x3-inch kraft mailer (available from Uline.com) kraft

By Esther Ottensoser

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Photography by Hudi Greenberger All A”board” Shalosh Seudos Package At a recent simchah, I served onion board along with mini rolls in lieu of challah for Shalosh Seudos, and it was a huge hit. Wrapped in butcher paper with a package of lox, this creates a classy and very easy way to present a Shalosh

By Esther Ottensoser

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Photography by Hudi Greenberger Oreo Box These wrapped chocolate-covered Oreos nestled between two candy boxes make a neat and easy-to-deliver mishloach manos. You will need: chocolate-covered Oreos foil squares (available from Amazon) 2 2-inch acetate boxes filled with candy (available from Confectioncollection.com) 8x2x2-inch outer box initial sticker Wrap the chocolate-covered Oreos in the foil squares.

By Esther Ottensoser