Shabbat & Holidays

The Pesach Mistakes I Made (So You Don’t Have To)

Let’s normalize not getting it perfect. In this short video, I share some mistakes I made during my first Passovers – the kind that left me exhausted, anxious, or just plain confused. If you’re feeling overwhelmed, you’re not alone. And it doesn’t have to be that hard. Want the guide I wish I had back […]

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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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5 Days to Pesach – Feeling the Pressure?

With just a few days left, it’s easy to spiral into panic-cleaning and second-guessing everything. In this short video, I walk you through what actually matters this week – and what you can safely ignore. Because yes, there’s still time to prepare meaningfully without melting down. If you need a clear, calm voice to guide

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Overwhelmed by Pesach?

Feeling overwhelmed by Passover prep? You’re not alone. But here’s the truth: dirt isn’t chametz. In this quick video, I break down what you actually need to clean, what’s just social media pressure, and how to make your Pesach prep more grounded and less panic-driven. Watch below to reclaim your calm – and maybe your

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Introducing “Pesach Without Panic:” A Guide for Conversion Candidates, Beginners, and the Overwhelmed

Let’s be real – Pesach prep can feel like too much. Between cleaning, kashering, meal planning, and trying to remember everything to do, it’s easy to spiral into overwhelm. Especially if you’re a conversion candidate, doing this without a clear roadmap can feel impossible. That’s exactly why I created Pesach Without Panic. This guide is

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Pesach is Coming. Yes, Chametz Applies to Pets Too

Your dog may not be dipping into the kugel, but their kibble still counts. In this quick video, I walk you through what you actually need to do with pet food for Pesach – including chametz ingredients, kitniyot concerns, and how to avoid digestive drama by not switching their food cold turkey. Transcript is below.

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How to Start Observing Shabbat

New video up! ✨ Shabbat doesn’t have to be all or nothing! ✨ Starting to observe Shabbos can be overwhelming. Start small, make it beautiful, and find the joy in the process. 💙 Light candles, enjoy a tech-free dinner, take a nap—whatever feels doable. Shabbat is a gift, not a test. 🎁 See transcript below.

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Make your New Year’s resolution Jewish!

The Gregorian New Year is upon us, and it’s hard to ignore the “new year, new you” energy coming from everywhere you look. Why not embrace it? Regular times of introspection, reflection, and teshuva are an important part of Judaism, and we have four New Years every year (it’s not just Rosh Hashanah!), so use

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Dealing with Holiday Season Grief

I made this video last year, but apparently I never posted it here! Building a new workflow for my material has been surprisingly hard. Too many moving parts! But better late than never, right? Struggling with your old holiday seasons as you become Jewish? Not at all unusual. Whether you loved them or hated them

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The Easiest Way to Prepare and Host Shabbat Meals

Hosting Shabbat meals can be stressful. Even cooking for yourself or your family can be hard! No one has enough time or energy for the Shabbat meals of their dreams.  So here’s my best tip: the “bar” concept – a versatile and practical solution for your Shabbos meals! (Keep reading for my easiest go-to Shabbat

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