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Jewish Youth Celebrate Zionist Anniversary

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Some goods news for once: A group of European Jewish youngsters recently traveled to Hungary to mark the 120th anniversary of the World Zionist Congress. Seeing these boys and girls proudly displaying an Israeli flag and supporting their beliefs in public is just wonderful!

With all of the gloom and doom talk about Millennials turning their backs on religion in droves and terrible predictions about the Jewish community disappearing in the future, this is living proof to me that young people do care about Judaism/Zionism, that they do want to be affiliated, and we simply need to make a stronger effort concerning outreach. Organizations like World Bnei Akiva are doing an excellent job and should be applauded.

 

National Bagel Day Freebies

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In honor of National Bagel Day, Einstein Bros. is giving out a free bagel and shmear with any purchase. (Talk about an amazing breakfast!) Just print or redeem the coupon on a mobile device. Their coffee is just as good as the food, I think.

Technically, I’m still on a diet, but this deal is irresistible—for humans and pups! (Who knew Pomeranians loved bagels so much???)

Mashu Mashu Gift Box Giveaway

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Imagine opening your front door and finding a gift from Israel waiting—just for you! A curated box filled with a variety of hand-picked goodies that you can eat, put on your skin, wear, and decorate with. Each item is natural, organic, kosher, and mostly handmade by skilled artisans and designers.

Sounds like heaven, right? Thankfully, this is an experience we can all enjoy, no matter where we live, courtesy of subscription company Mashu Mashu. And, best of all, the fun can continue indefinitely, with a new gift arriving every single month! 

Mashu Mashu means “Something Special” in Hebrew and their products certainly live up to the name. Customers can choose their favorite from the 4 available box types: Mini, Basic, Advanced, and Lux. I was so excited to receive the January Advanced box to review. Because I wasn’t sure what would be included inside, it made the contents extremely intriguing. I tore into my box like it was a Hanukkah present and found these incredible full sized items included:

  • Myrtl hair conditioner
  • Chocolate Mania candy
  • Fruit tea blend
  • Rosewood lip balm
  • Arugot body peel (salt scrub)
  • Pomegranate magnet
  • Apple honey dish

While I can honestly say that everything was to my liking, the fruit tea is one of the most unique products I’ve ever tried. Just as the name suggests, it’s pieces of dried fruit mixed with loose leaf tea. The taste was rich and slightly sweet (so good that I drank 3 cups in one sitting).

The most heartwarming items were the apple dish and the fridge magnet. Handmade by ALEH residents (an incredible group that assists severely disabled Israeli children who need intensive, constant care), they are so cute. Seeing the fine artwork that was created by these courageous children is nothing short of a miracle and proof that no matter how challenged someone may seem to be, they are still a person with a lot to offer the world.

Want to experience Mashu Mashu for yourself? Enter the giveaway! One winner will receive a sample gift of the goodies pictured above that’s truly “Israel in a Box.”

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Free Tu B’Shevat Coloring Pages

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Since most of us can’t plant a tree in the wintertime, coloring a tree picture is the second best way to celebrate Tu B’Shevat, aka Jewish Arbor Day.

I love this free printable from Ann Koffsky. For those who may not know, she is a wonderful children’s author/illustrator, and there are lots of other coloring pages and crafts available on her site.