Passover Chocolate Torte With StrawberriesAfter sundown on Monday, April 22, Jews around the world will begin celebrating Passover, the Festival of Freedom. This eight-day holiday celebrates the Israelites exodus from Egypt in approximately 1225 BCE. Modern Jews remember the Exodus by having a Seder in their homes on one or two nights and…
Literacy: Why Reading Aloud is EssentialReading—After raising four sons and working as a teacher, I would have to agree with the experts that reading aloud is essential. Why Reading Aloud is Essential
Winter Tradition: Family Ski Trips to Coloradofamily fun • family fun-traditions
I glanced out the window as the first snowflakes began to fall. Within no time, the grass was consumed by white and the house next door was partially obscured by increasing amounts of falling snow. I stood motionless as I recalled other first snowfalls. Immediately, one in particular came…
Sweet Treats for Chanukah: Apple Latkes and SufganiyotThis year, the Jewish festival of Chanukah will begin at sundown on December 24 and conclude eight days later on January 1. The holiday commemorates the rededication of the 2nd Temple in Jerusalem during the time of the Maccabees (2nd century BCE). To celebrate the holiday, Jewish families…
Colorado National Monument- Near the Colorado & Utah BorderIf you are traveling along I-70 between Colorado and Utah, consider taking a small detour to Colorado National Monument, a 32 square mile national park filled with colorful plateaus, mesas, cliffs, and canyons. Rim Rock Drive showcases 23 miles of breathtaking views. The majestic rock formations rise well over…
