Hanoch Teller shares a poignant, never before published, story via the Feldheim blog. The story is about Chanukah, Sarah Scheneirer, and the mission of all Jewish women. Sarah and her family followed the streams of refugees fleeing war-torn Poland for safer territory as the First World War breathed fear into the heart of Europe.... Read more
In an article in The Jewish Press newspaper by Sandy Eller called “Helping Jewish Women Do It All” Savvima.com is featured as one of the three most popular websites for Jewish women. Helping Jewish Women Do It All By Sandy Eller Travel agent. Nutritionist. Interior Decorator. Psychologist. Gourmet Chef. Kashrus Consultant. Today’s... Read more
In an effort to connect with others in a meaningful way, Ohr Naava launched a campaign to disconnect from technology for one hour. To join the campaign click here. Read More
It is always refreshing to see entrepreneurs from our community using their creativity and cutting edge technologies to produce educational products that our children can benefit from. Young Abraham, a new animated film for children, uses the Midrash as a guide to tell the fascinating tale of Avraham Avinu and how he broke free from his idol-worshipping... Read more
The David Citadel Hotel in Jerusalem seems like the last hotel to become kid-friendly. Yet the new kids’ space designed by Sarit Shani Hay (we’ve mentioned her work before, here) makes this elite hotel a must-stay for kids at play. The 1,000 square foot lounge offers areas for imaginative play and computer stations for the older set. The... Read more
By: Oksana, the Order Maven Growing up in the former Soviet Union, much of our summers consisted of weekend trips to the dacha, a country house. My mother had to expertly pack and plan out the meals for the entire weekend as there were no stores, restaurants, or other facilities anywhere in the vicinity of the dacha for the duration of our stay in... Read more
UPDATE: Congratulations to Rochel S., winner of the giveaway!! This post features: A Savvima review of Let’s Go… to the Sun and the Moon – A guided tour of Hashem’s universe by Nachman Zakon. A chance to win a free copy of Let’s Go… to the Sun and the Moon! Astronomy is fascinating for adults and perhaps even more so for children... Read more
Gain a wider audience for your blog by becoming a guest blogger for Savvima.com! We’re on the hunt for “expert” bloggers. If you have a special love or talent for any of the following fields we would love for you to contribute to Savvima.com: Cooking: Kitchen tips and fabulous recipes (preferably tied into the current season or... Read more
This short video depicts the kavanot, intentions, one should have in mind while preparing challah. Visit JLI for a lengthier explanation of the ingredients and their symbolism. Read More
In today’s world we can never daven enough that our children should grow into fine and upright G-d fearing Jews who lead joyous and fulfilling lives. There is a special custom from the Shelah HaHadosh, though, for parents to recite a prayer specifically today, Thursday, the day before Rosh Chodesh Sivan. The reason for this is that Sivan is the month... Read more
The New York Times has a profile today of a Mimulo, a flower shop in Crown Heights, Brooklyn, owned by two young women, Chani Frankel and Freidel Levin. On Friday afternoons, the headquarters of the Chabad sect of Orthodox Judaism comes alive as men in black jackets and hats stream like worker bees in and out of the subterranean entrance on Eastern... Read more
In the spirit of Purim, a holiday trademarked by the female heroine Queen Esther, FridayLight is inviting women everywhere to nominate themselves or someone they know to be the “FridayLight Jewish Heroine!” The winner of the Jewish heroine Purim contest will win $1,000. Nominations must be submitted by March 13, 2011. For further contest... Read more
This post features: A Savvima review of Mountain Climbers 2 by Malky Feig. A chance to be entered to win a free copy of Mountain Climbers 2 by commenting below about this post or by sharing what you turn to for strength during difficult times. In the recently released Mountain Climbers 2 published by Artscroll, Malky... Read more
Ynet has an interesting article about Rivkah, a 44 year old woman from Jerusalem who just gave birth to her 18th child, making it an even nine boys and nine girls. When she was young, Rivkah, a Jerusalem resident belonging to the Belz Hasidic movement, never dreamed that at the age of 44 she would be leaving the maternity ward with her 18th child. It’s... Read more
As the east coast cleans up after its fifth large snowstorm of the season you may enjoy Chana Weisberg’s inspiring reflections on snow posted on Chabad.org. In the Canadian winter, it snows. And snows. And snows. Yet, no matter how much snow we get, for my children, the initial snowfall is always the most enthralling. Almost magical. This morning... Read more
The Torah reading of this coming Shabbos — Parashas Beshalach — includes the chapter telling how the Jewish People were sustained in the desert by the Manna. Parshas Hamon, a special prayer for livelihood is recited daily by many. There is also a widespread custom to recite this chapter on the Tuesday of the week of Beshalach, which... Read more
Here is an educational (and fun!) way to entertain your family this winterbreak. What better way to express the sentiment of “Our hearts are in the East, while we dwell in the West,” than embarking on an Israeli Staycation! ACHI, which stands for American Communities Helping Israel, proposes that families plan and create a “pretend”... Read more
Is it a Jewish value to yield or to resist? What is the difference between the Chanukah lights and The Shabbos candles? Sarah Yocheved Rigler’s article on Aish has the answers. The El Al security official at the L.A. airport eyed my mother-in-law suspiciously. She couldn’t imagine what the problem was. The security official looked hard... Read more
Bust out the hora! The NY Daily News has an article about “Step It Up”, a new video dance game catered to observant Jews modeled after the popular “Dance Dance Revolution”. The game is an alternative for religious Jews who want to listen to Jewish music and look at only modest graphics. “The game meets our standards for modesty,”... Read more
Sara Yoheved Rigler reminds us the importance of gratitude in her current article on Aish.com Although it was my second extended period helping out at this Calcutta orphanage, I still marveled at the standard of living of the girls. Growing up, I had had my own room; these girls didn’t even have their own beds. They slept on thin mattresses... Read more