Introduction to Kosher Food

Kosher foods are foods that conform to the Jewish dietary regulations.  The word “kosher” derives from the Hebrew word meaning “clean” or “pure”.  Kosher laws come from the Torah, the Jewish book of sacred texts.  Because of this, eating kosher food is not only...

Fun Activities to Do at Your Baby Shower

Having a child is such an important and exciting time for a couple; there’s no better way to celebrate than by having a baby shower!  If you’re planning a baby shower at our celebration facility in Westchester, then you’ve already completed the hardest part: choosing...

What Gift to Bring to a Bar Mitzvah

Money is never a bad idea to give at a Bar Mitzvah.  If you are doing so, you can expect to give around $75 to $100 per person.  Many people give money in increments of 18 because it is symbolic to giving “chai” or life.  Although this is a common gift, you may want...

What to Expect at a Bar Mitzvah

If you’re attending your first Bar Mitzvah, you may not know what to expect.  Bar Mitzvah is Hebrew for “son of commandment”, and when a Jewish boy turns 13, he has all the rights and obligations of an adult.  That means that a Bar Mitzvah party is a coming of age...

Spaghetti Cooking Contest

January 4th is a special day throughout the United States because it’s an important holiday: National Spaghetti Day!  Since everyone loves spaghetti, it’s the perfect excuse to get together with your friends and family and indulge in this meal.  Another great idea for...

Celebrating Global Family Day

Global Family Day, which falls on January 1st, is celebrated to convey that Earth is one global family and we should all live in peace together and treat everyone equally.  This started in November, 1997, when the United Nation’s General Assembly decided that the...