Tag 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 →

Posted in Judaism, traditions, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , | 11 Comments

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 →

Posted in Family, food, humor, My life, photography, traditions, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , | 13 Comments

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 →

Posted in culture, Music, My life, traditions, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , , | 2 Comments

Chmaxing for Passover!

Posted on April 19, 2011 by

It’s Passover time and that means  spring is here, even though there is snow on the ground. Passover is a wonderful family holiday, even though eating Matzoh for the next 8 days could be very challenging. I have a confession … Continue reading →

Posted in cooking, Family, food, humor, traditions, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , | 2 Comments

Womens day vs. Ponchki day….

Posted on March 9, 2011 by

While the world celebrated the International Women’s day on March 8th. we here in America celebrated Ponchki day! Hmmmmmmm… Any thoughts?!

Posted in culture, people, traditions, women | Tagged , , , , | 3 Comments

Martishor- Happy Spring!

Posted on March 1, 2011 by

Today is March first and in my old country it would’ve been the first day of spring and everybody would give each other Martishors – symbols of new love, new beginnings, symbol of fresh spring air after a long, long … Continue reading →

Posted in love, people, romance, spring, traditions, Uncategorized | Tagged , , | 3 Comments