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New to Shavuot? Here’s What You Actually Need to Know

If you’ve ever heard someone mention Shavuot and immediately thought “cheesecake holiday,” you’re not wrong—but you’re definitely missing the bigger picture. And honestly? Most Jews—even lifelong ones—aren’t exactly sure how to explain what this holiday is about. Shavuot doesn’t have a seder. It doesn’t have a sukkah. It doesn’t come with an obvious playbook. So

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What to Do *Right Now* to Make Next Passover Less Overwhelming

Before you block out the trauma – sorry, the “spiritual growth opportunity” – that was this year’s Passover, let’s hit pause for just a minute. (As you know, I’m a Pesach realist who knows it isn’t all rainbows and unicorns of spiritual highs while bleaching the bathroom.) Because somewhere between the forgotten Pyrex, the gluten-free

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It’s Okay to Start Small: Building a Shabbat Practice That Feels Like You

It Wasn’t Pinterest Perfect – and That’s Okay. If you’ve ever typed “how to do Shabbat” into Google and immediately spiraled into overwhelm, hi. Welcome. You’re in the right place. Maybe you imagined a perfectly set table, glowing candles, homemade challah, zero screens, and a family singing zemirot in harmony… and then looked around your

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Dirt Isn’t Chametz.

Overwhelmed by Pesach prep? You’re not alone – but let’s get one thing straight: dirt isn’t chametz. In this video, I break down what actually needs to be cleaned (and what absolutely doesn’t), why you’re allowed to leave the couch where it is, and how bittul chametz is your halachic safety net. Ready to prep

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Feeling Behind on Passover Prep? You’re Not Alone.

Whether it’s your first Pesach or your fifth, it’s easy to get overwhelmed by kashering, meal planning, and everyone’s unsolicited opinions. This video introduces the Pesach Without Panic guide – a 54-page workbook built for conversion candidates, beginners, and anyone craving a calmer, more grounded way to prepare. This isn’t about doing it perfectly –

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