Mar 8 2013
By Adina Kay-Gross at 2:03 pm
Fun or frightening?
Sometimes the most thought-provoking questions aren’t posed by our writers, but rather, by our readers. And so it was that last week, after Kveller posted on Facebook about a free Passover giveaway of nail decals illustrated with pictures of the 10 plagues that one reader commented, “I was just wondering if I was the only one who thinks death and destruction aren’t cute…Which finger should we put the dead babies on?”
Yikes. And…touché. Read the rest of this entry →
By Kveller at 9:08 am
Everyone remembers their first Passover, right?
No?
Well one lucky Kveller baby will at least have some awesome pictures of their first Passover while donning this adorable onesie from Ima Design Store.
That’s right, we’re giving one of these 100% organic cotton onesies away.
To enter, fill out the form below. We’ll choose a winner on Tuesday, March 12.
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Mar 7 2013
By Kveller at 5:01 pm
Once you’ve got the seder plate covered, there’s still a few more things you might need for your seder table. Take a look through some of our favorite items available today, like multi-purpose kiddish cups and matzah-themed everything. Happy shopping!
1. Michael Aram Wisteria Kiddish Cup ($85) This beautiful stainless steel kiddish cup is a work of art for your Passover table.
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Mar 6 2013
By Kveller at 3:24 pm
If getting the kids through dinner on a regular night is hard, Passover dinner is a whole different beast. The seder is long, you can see and smell the food but you aren’t supposed to eat it yet, and all the adults are drinking too much wine. Enter these invaluable little items, all Passover-approved and ready to keep the kids occupied.
1. Inflatable Pharaoh Punching Bag Pack of 3 ($27.50) Help them get out all that ancient frustration (and give their siblings a break from torment).
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By Jordana Horn at 11:39 am
If you’re “making a seder” this year (translation: creating a hugely elaborate meal, educational and entertainment experience for family members, frenemies and friends), I’m here to help you through it.
This year will be my third seder hosting gig. Last year, my seder was 40 people. I was also pregnant and had a 9-month-old, plus two other kids. I am not someone who has “got it together” on the domestic front like Martha Stewart. I have even, on occasion, been called “disorganized” and “slovenly.” So if I can do it, so can you. Read the rest of this entry →
By Kveller at 9:40 am
Fun fact: one tried and true way to ensure your kids will love Passover for all of time is to get them their very own fancy schmancy matzah bib.
These adorable cotton bibs will add a much-needed flare to your baby’s Passover “look” and we just so happen to be giving one away to a lucky Kveller reader.
To enter, fill out the form below. We’ll choose a winner on Monday, March 11th. If you don’t win, you can always buy your own at ModernTribe, where you can also find plenty of other Passover goodies in our online shop.
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Congrats to our winner, Sarah W! You can check out our other giveways here.
Mar 5 2013
By Kveller at 9:33 am
Passover is coming, and you don’t know where to start? If you’re planning on hosting a seder this year and bubbe’s hand me down seder plate just isn’t cutting it, check out our favorite plates for this year. From classic to funky to three dimensional, there’s sure to be something for everyone.
1. Karma Seder Plate ($250) This beauty is elegant and not Passover-specific, which means you can use it for the rest of the year, too.
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Mar 4 2013
By Kveller at 11:48 am
Checklist for Passover:
1. Buy matzah.
2. Clean house.
3. Do your nails.
What, a ten plagues Passover manicure isn’t on your holiday to-do list? Thanks to Midrash Manicures, it’s definitely on ours.
These nail decals are super easy to stick on, come in child and adult sizes, and will be the hit at any seder. And lucky for you, we’ve got one set to giveaway.
To enter, fill out the form below. We’ll choose a random winner this Thursday, March 7th, so enter today and keep your finger(nails) crossed. And if you really can’t wait, you can buy your own here. Read the rest of this entry →
Mar 1 2013
By Kveller at 11:01 am
We’re sorry. We’re really, really sorry. But it’s time to talk about the P-word.
Passover.
It’s coming, and it’s coming quick. This year, the big holiday falls on March 26th, which means even though you’re still putting away your Purim costumes, it’s really time to start thinking about what to do for Passover. And we’re hear to help, at least with the food part. Read the rest of this entry →
May 15 2012
By Amy Deutsch at 9:43 am
I’ve always felt a special kind of connection to the time of year between Passover and Shavuot, a Jewish period known as the Omer. (For Mayim Bialik’s Omer explanation, click here.) Here’s why. On Passover, the Jewish people go from being slaves to being free. Now, imagine that freedom. Your whole life, all you’ve ever known is following someone else’s arbitrary rules. And suddenly–no rules. No nothing, for that matter. The freedom must have been intense…and frightening.
But then, 49 days later, after wandering the desert, God gives the Jewish people the Torah, and with it, rules. In some way, those rules must have been a huge sigh of relief. No more crazy anarchy (golden calf, anyone?), no more feeling confused about how to build a society–God gave us everything we needed in the Torah. It’s nice to have a sense of structure to your life. Read the rest of this entry →
