For Rosh Hashanah, (the Jewish New Year), updating classic Parker House rolls with a sweet touch of honey perfectly symbolizes wishes for a sweet new year. You can adapt a standard recipe by swapping out white sugar for honey in the dough or by finishing the rolls with a generous brush of warm honey butter […]
Challah
October 4, 2024 Leave a Comment
The children I care for had a blast making challah for Rosh Hashanah (the Jewish New Year) this week. Challah is a wonderful sweet bread the children a joy at most Jewish holiday celebrations. This recipe is from my Mom Boss’s recipe book. Always allow the children to help when baking bread. You Will Need: […]
Easy Noodle Kugel for Kids
September 13, 2015 2 Comments
One of my favorite things about working as a nanny is learning and sharing cultural customs with families. One of the festive holiday Jewish family recipes I miss most from when I was as a kid is a sweet, rich, and soft kugel. There is no better time to share this super easy festive noodle […]
Rosh Hashanah Craft
September 25, 2014 Leave a Comment
Jewish New Year Rosh Hashanah is the beginning of the Jewish year. Rosh Hashanah begins the ten days of self examination and repentance before Yom Kippur. At the synagogue, the shofar (a trumpet made from a ram’s horn) is blown. Traditional foods are challah, apples dipped in honey to symbolize the coming sweet year, fish […]
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