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Shabbat & Mental Wellness: A Weekly Digital Detox
Notes from our founder

Shabbat & Mental Wellness: A Weekly Digital Detox

Every day, people are coming up with new ideas to help us digitally detox. Influencers sell 21-day detox challenges, therapists recommend putting phones in another room before bed, and tech...
Jeanie Milbauer
Rosh Hashanah Gifts: Meaningful Ideas for 2026
Rosh Hashanah

Rosh Hashanah Gifts: Meaningful Ideas for 2026

A new year calls for a celebration, and the Jewish new year, Rosh Hashanah, is no exception. Rosh Hashanah celebrations look a bit different than secular new year. Rather than...
Jeanie Milbauer
Apples & Honey on Rosh Hashanah: The Sweet Tradition
Rosh Hashanah

Apples & Honey on Rosh Hashanah: The Sweet Tradition

Each year, Jewish people eat apples and honey on Rosh Hashanah and wish one another a “shanah tovah u’metukah,” or sweet and good new year. But why has this combination...
Jeanie Milbauer
Jewish Graduation Gifts: Ideas for Every Milestone
Notes from our founder

Jewish Graduation Gifts: Ideas for Every Milestone

Graduation season is a time for gift giving. But rather than adding another cash-filled envelope to the pile, give a Jewish graduation gift that says so much more. It’s a...
Jeanie Milbauer
What Is Rosh Hashanah? Meaning & Traditions (Explained)
Rosh Hashanah

What Is Rosh Hashanah? Meaning & Traditions (Explained)

It’s sundown on one of the most important evenings of the year for most Jewish families. Among the beautiful spread of mouthwatering, festive dishes on the Rosh Hashanah table, you’ll...
Jeanie Milbauer
Modern Jewish Living (Tradition for Today's Families)
Notes from our founder

Modern Jewish Living (Tradition for Today's Families)

Modern Jewish living isn’t about doing it perfectly; it’s about making it yours. Whether you’re bringing back Friday night dinners, finding your footing in a Jewish family, or quietly finding...
Jeanie Milbauer
Jewish Lifecycle Gifts: From Baby to Wedding (Guide)
Notes from our founder

Jewish Lifecycle Gifts: From Baby to Wedding (Guide)

Looking to honor a Jewish milestone celebration with something meaningful? Jewish lifecycle events are important transitions, whether a baby naming, a bar mitzvah, or a Jewish wedding. While gifts of...
Jeanie Milbauer
Jewish Holidays Calendar: When, Why & How to Celebrate (2026)
Notes from our founder

Jewish Holidays Calendar: When, Why & How to Celebrate (2026)

The Jewish holiday calendar doesn’t follow the secular calendar. Instead, it’s based on the lunar-solar calendar, meaning Jewish holiday dates change a little each year. While holidays always wind up...
Jeanie Milbauer
shabbat ritual objects
Notes from our founder

Shabbat Ritual Objects: What Each Item Means and Does

Every Friday night, Jewish families set their Shabbat tables with a collection of objects. They aren’t decorations, but ritual objects. These physical items anchor the core practices of Shabbat, and...
Jeanie Milbauer
Shabbat for Interfaith Families (Helpful Guide)
Notes from our founder

Shabbat for Interfaith Families (Helpful Guide)

Shabbat, the Jewish day of rest, is one of the most accessible and meaningful traditions in Jewish life. It doesn’t require synagogue membership, Hebrew fluency, or years of religious study....
Jeanie Milbauer
How to Host a Shabbat Dinner (Beginner Friendly Guide)
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How to Host a Shabbat Dinner (Beginner Friendly Guide)

Hosting your first Shabbat dinner can feel a little intimidating. Between preparing the meal, setting the table, learning the blessings, and memorizing the traditions, many worry they’re going to do...
Jeanie Milbauer
shabbat for beginners
Notes from our founder

Shabbat for Beginners (Beginner Friendly Guide)

Whether you’ve been invited to a Jewish celebration and want to understand more about it, or you’re Jewish and looking to connect more with your religion, Shabbat is a great...
Jeanie Milbauer
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