Category Archives: traditions

International Women’s day and Purim.

Posted on March 7, 2012 by

International Women’s Day and Purim happens to be on the same day this year – what does it mean? More food, that’s all! The idea of an International Women’s Day first arose in the early 20th century, and it is … Continue reading →

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Good bye! Hello!

Posted on December 29, 2011 by

This is my last post of 2011, (can you believe it!)… and right before I dive into it, I would like to thank everyone who stuck around with me, supported me and never, ever criticized me. It’s the time of … Continue reading →

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Merging traditions.

Posted on December 15, 2011 by

My dear friend Elizabeth , Michigander who lives in Germany with her beautiful family posted a picture of her Christmas tree on Facebook. That picture sparked a conversation about different traditions in different cultures and countries. Her tradition is American … Continue reading →

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Our Halloween costumes – 18 years and counting….

Posted on October 28, 2011 by

I have been experiencing blogging dry spell. It seems to me that I have nothing to say anymore, but I know it’s simply not true.  I have plenty to say, I just can’t put my words together, so today instead … Continue reading →

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Ukrainian Dinner, Mmmmm, whats that smell?!?!?!? Part II

Posted on October 9, 2011 by

On the day when all the Jews in the world are fasting and asking G-d for forgiveness, I decided to write a post about food. I did not plan it this way, it’s just that this particular post has sat … Continue reading →

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Chmaxing for Rosh Hashanah!

Posted on September 28, 2011 by

Every self-respected Jew on the night of Rush Hashanah is sitting down with his family and close friends for dinner. The dinner should consist of the most delicious Jewish food on the planet; and yes, if you make Gefilte fish … Continue reading →

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Dream Up!

Posted on August 21, 2011 by

Detroit -  The Motorcity, The Heartbeat of America! …..and this week it’s celebrating the 16th anniversary of the Woodward Dream Cruise! For some of you who don’t know anything about this event here is a piece of history: Woodward Ave … Continue reading →

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The Best of Detroit!

Posted on July 25, 2011 by

Yesterday we finally visited the Worlds Oldest Jazz Club and saw with our own eyes and heard with our own ears what many Detroiters already saw and heard! Ladies and Gentlemen…here is the Baker’s Keyboard Lounge! They first opened their … Continue reading →

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Divas uncorked !

Posted on June 20, 2011 by

My girlfriend and I have this wonderful tradition – once a year we leave our husbands and our kids for most needed GPT ( girlfriends personal time). We try to alternate the places we visit. Sometimes we pick Stratford Shakespearian … Continue reading →

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Tovarish Brezhnev vs. President Clinton.

Posted on May 16, 2011 by

A few weeks ago WordPress asked us to Describe our first encounter with a celebrity. I was not ready then between Mother’s Day, Victory’s Day and my birthday.  I could not concentrate on any celebrities, but now I think it’s time … Continue reading →

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