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Esther Ottensoser
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The Road Home
And I… I’m okay being me, even if I’m not entirely sure who that is
Malka Winner
The Road Home
Somehow, it’s deeply reassuring that the people packing us up are Our People
Malka Winner
Cross Current
NYC’s next mayor is an anti-Israel socialist radical. What next?
Yitzchok Landa
Cross Current
A sample of initial reactions the morning after, including some revealing tidbits from the Arab media
Binyamin Rose
Moonlight
When Shabbos Chazon falls on Erev Tishah B’Av, it’s a powerful reminder that the end of galus is near
Rabbi Menachem Nissel
Moonlight
No matter how much we try to fit in, the world will remind us that we don’t
Rabbi Menachem Nissel
Mind Your Business
Gain exposure and credibility by writing a blog
Naomi Elbinger
diary
I’m continuously astonished by how much less of a big deal this switch has been than I thought it would be
Aliza Feder
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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