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Written by Lisa Fero

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Holiday Decorating, Rosh Hashanah

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Rosh Hashanah - Tips for Setting a Beautiful Table

Aug 03, 2022

Written by Lisa Fero

Rosh Hashanah - Tips for Setting a Beautiful Table

I love decorating my table, no matter whether I am hosting a large gathering, or keeping it small and intimate. All it takes are some subtle touches to make it look warm and inviting. With this in mind I played around with different ideas for Rosh Hashanah and I am so excited to share them with you! Continue reading

Written by Lisa Fero

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Charity

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Giving Back - Our donation to ADL, Words to Action

Jun 09, 2022

Written by Lisa Fero

Giving Back - Our donation to ADL, Words to Action

In 2017, when I launched Peace Love Light, I naively intended to simply create a website that carried beautiful Hanukkah decorations. While I loved the beauty our name represented, I didn’t give much thought to the continued presence of anti-semitism in our society. Continue reading

Written by Regina Avtacha

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Charity, Ukraine

How to Help Ukraine's Jewish Community - Where to Donate

May 24, 2022

Written by Regina Avtacha

How to Help Ukraine's Jewish Community - Where to Donate

As we celebrate Purim, it’s hard to ignore the similarities between the past and the present. Nearly three thousand years ago in Egypt, Jews fled from slavery and found liberation; today Ukrainians are seeking the same. Continue reading

Written by Regina Avtacha

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Passover, Recipes

Matzo Must Haves: 10 Ways to Eat Matzo This Passover

Apr 12, 2022

Written by Regina Avtacha

Matzo Must Haves: 10 Ways to Eat Matzo This Passover

Passover is almost here, and that means it's time to clean out the chumetz from our kitchens and break out the matzo! Growing up, my mom would pack Passover lunches for me to take to school. Gingerly, she'd wrap matzo topped with farmer's cheese, salt, and pepper in aluminum foil with macaroons for dessert. Continue reading

Written by Lisa Fero

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Passover, Recipes

Preparing Your Passover Menu- Plant Based Recipes

Apr 06, 2022

Written by Lisa Fero

Preparing Your Passover Menu- Plant Based Recipes

Hi I’m Micah, a Registered Dietitian and trained chef, passionate about all things food! As I strive to reimagine Jewish food, my holiday menus can range from classic to unique, and I’m here to inspire you to think outside the meat and potatoes, as we transport Jewish cuisine to the 21^st century. Continue reading

Written by Regina Avtacha

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Passover, Tips & Tricks

Preparing Your Passover Seder - What Goes On a Seder Table

Mar 20, 2022

Written by Regina Avtacha

Preparing Your Passover Seder - What Goes On a Seder Table

Passover incorporates three things I love: food, family, and storytelling. From having seders at a bustling table with my campus Hillel to holding up my seder plate on a Zoom screen at virtual seders, I have always felt connected to the words of the Haggadah and the symbolic foods in front of me. Continue reading

Written by Yael Cohen

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Purim, Recipes

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All Natural Hamantaschen, No Artificial Dyes

Feb 28, 2022

Written by Yael Cohen

All Natural Hamantaschen, No Artificial Dyes

All natural Hamantaschen for Purim! A carnival of colors to make this most joyous of holidays bright. Thank you, Lisa, for inviting me to share a guest post. Continue reading

Written by Lisa Fero

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Purim, Recipes

Ten - Mouthwatering Purim Hamantaschen Recipes

Feb 23, 2022

Written by Lisa Fero

Ten - Mouthwatering Purim Hamantaschen Recipes

There are so many amazing hamantaschen photos on Instagram (that have our mouths salavating), that we just had to look up the recipes and share some of our favorites. Continue reading

Written by Lisa Fero

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Hanukkah Decorations, Holiday Decorating, Interfaith

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Holiday Decorating for an Interfaith Family

Nov 04, 2021

Written by Lisa Fero

Holiday Decorating for an Interfaith Family

If your family celebrates both Hanukkah and Christmas (or Chrismukkah!), you may struggle with how to blend decorations and create a cohesive look. Continue reading

Written by Lisa Fero

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Hanukkah Decorations, Holiday Decorating

Our Favorite Influencers Decorate for Hanukkah

Oct 07, 2021

Written by Lisa Fero

Our Favorite Influencers Decorate for Hanukkah

In order to share multiple looks, we decided to partner with four fabulous influencers. We have been following each of them for some time, and they all have their own creative sense of style. Continue reading