$100.00 MAC Cosmetics Gift Card Giveaway

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Beauty junkies, this giveaway is for you! Luxury cosmetics are wonderful; unfortunately, the high cost prevents a lot of ladies from buying them regularly. I’m a firm believer that everyone deserves a treat, especially my amazing readers.

If you haven’t tried MAC before, the lipsticks are heavenly—tons of shades to choose from, moist but not sticky feel, and long-lasting coverage. Viva Glam V is the prettiest neutral pink shade with a hint of shimmer that works for most everyone.

Foundation is another product that made them famous, with over 50 shades available in the Studio Fix line. If you want a little of everything, the Best of MAC Kit is a 4-piece sampler of best sellers.

The $100.00 MAC Cosmetics Gift Card Giveaway will be open thru 3/2/19. Good luck to all!

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Update on 3/5: Congratulations to winner Danielle O.

Get Your Pet: The Easiest Way to Adopt or Rehome

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According to the ASPCA, approximately 1.5 million shelter pets are euthanized annually. Many of the 670,000 dogs and 860,000 cats have no health problems and could be saved if they only had a home to live in and a family to love them.

It truly breaks my heart to think of these needless deaths. Instead of shopping for your “perfect pet” why not consider adoption and save a fur baby in need?

The time and money required for a traditional adoption can be off putting. Luckily, there’s a new and better way, an online adoption community where people who want to adopt a pet can connect with those who need to rehome a dog or cat.

Creating an account is free—for both Owners and Seekers. Search by pet type, gender, location, traits, etc. When you find someone who catches your eye, simply message the owner and go from there.

My sister desperately wanted to find a German Shepherd, but was hesitant because she has little kids. (Her youngest is scared of some big dogs). Get Your Pet allows the whole family to meet with a prospective pet in person, with no commitment required. They were able to see him at the dog park, pet him, feed treats, play with toys, and judge if it would be a good fit all-around.

His owner was super friendly, answering questions about the dog’s likes and dislikes and went over his background in detail. Because Miami has had an increase in anti-Semitic attacks, getting a guard dog is a wise idea. German Shepherds are a popular choice for home protection and tend to be very loyal. I adore little dogs, but they don’t offer the same level of protection that a big boy does!

After the meeting, the next step is a vet exam, which is available for no extra charge. (If you’ve ever been told that a fur baby was healthy and found out a week later that he needed a $5,000 surgery, you will understand how priceless this service can be).

Finish up by signing the adoption certificate electronically and paying the fee. The cost is $99 for a dog and $49 for a cat—less than half of what a shelter or rescue typically charges.

Get Your Pet is a wonderful way to expand your fur family and reduce shelter deaths, illness, and occupancy—something we can all agree on.

This post was sponsored by Nakturnal. All opinions are my own.

Ultra Orthodox Claim Most Israeli Immigrants Are Not Jewish

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According to the Ultra Orthodox, most of last year’s Israeli immigrants are not Jewish—by their strict definition, that is, meaning someone born to a Jewish mother or someone who’s had an Orthodox conversion.

While that’s correct from a Halachic point of view, the Law of Return only requires one Jewish grandparent to qualify. Most of the new arrivals, who come from Russia and Ukraine, are the descendants of folks who couldn’t practice their faith under Communism, through no fault of their own. Why should they be punished for losing touch with Judaism when it was outlawed for 70 years? We have to make reasonable allowances here.

Of course, there is also the argument that some of the immigrants actually have no Jewish lineage at all and have phony histories created just so they can relocate. While that’s certainly a possibility, I personally don’t care. If people are ready, willing, and able to move to a Jewish State, to join the IDF, to pay their taxes and observe Jewish holidays and customs, why not welcome them? The more, the merrier!

Israel is still a young country and must plan for the future. Today’s immigrant may not have the same Jewish perspective that we enjoy in the West, but there’s a good chance their kids and grandkids will. I want to see Israel grow and flourish and continue to embrace Jews from all backgrounds.

There’s room for everybody in the Jewish community, both Reform and Orthodox. The in-fighting and squabbles are petty and stupid. Instead of focusing on our differences, we must come together and give our full support to Israel—the Nation of Israel, the People of Israel, the God of Israel, and the continued survival of Israel. That’s what matters.