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January 19, 2012 by Melinda Strauss

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📖 Cookbook EAT JEWISH Sept 2
✡️Sharing My Jewish Life
🪬Fighting antisemitism
❤️T1 Diabetic+T1D mom
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AD One of the most unforgettable experiences of my

AD One of the most unforgettable experiences of my life was attending @rootonetrips The Big Tent Event in July 2023. Over 4,000 Jewish teens from across North America and Israel came together near Tel Aviv for an incredible night of music, celebration, and unity—all in the middle of their travel summer programs.

It was the first time I truly saw the impact I’ve had on the next generation of Jewish leaders—and the deep connection these teens were building to Israel, to their identities, and to one another.

RootOne partners with over 50 incredible summer programs to Israel. Visit their website to explore and find the one that’s right for you!

#rootonetrips #rootoneisrael

The BEST Passover Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies

🍪Recipe by Melinda Strauss makes 4 dozen cookies

3/4 cup neutral oil  3/4 cup light brown sugar 1/2 cup sugar 1 tsp vanilla extract 1 egg 1 egg yolk 2 cups grain free flour blend (or almond flour + 1 Tbsp tapioca flour/starch)*if you don’t have tapioca, you can leave it out but the cookies won’t be as chewy
1 tsp baking soda 1/4 tsp salt 1/2 cup chocolate chips + some finely chopped chocolate

In a mixing bowl, blend together the oil, brown sugar, and white sugar. Add the vanilla, egg, and yolk. Add the flour blend, baking soda, and salt, and mix until a dough is formed. Stir in the chocolate chips and chopped chocolate. Using 1/2 Tbsp measuring spoon, scoop out the dough onto a parchment lined baking sheet. The cookies spread a lot while they bake so I don’t recommend using a larger scoop…unless you want huge cookies! 350°f for 10 min. Cookies will continue to cook once they are out of the oven so don’t bake for longer than 10 minutes.

#chocolatechipcookies #kosherforpassover #passoverrecipes #jewishfood

The flour I’m using in this video is the grain free flour from @fullnfree but you can definitely use regular almond flour as well using the directions in the recipe

To all my “out of town” friends, I see you! Pe

To all my “out of town” friends, I see you! People who live in NY and NJ sometimes forget that there is Jewish life outside of the tri-state area 🤣🤣🤣 I don’t ever take it for granted that I can walk into a handful of fully kosher grocery stores just in my neighborhood and get everything there!

#kosherforpassover #jewishlife #passover #pesach

I got all of these groceries at @kolsavemarket. Shout out to @fullnfree for the amazing grain free flour and @granolachik for the most delicious granola!!!

Mazal Tov to @nikiweinstock on the big move to Isr

Mazal Tov to @nikiweinstock on the big move to Israel with her family and Bshaa Tova with baby 2 on the way 🇮🇱🇮🇱🇮🇱 I have been watching Niki’s aliyah videos religiously because they are so fascinating to watch (no plans yet to make aliyah but I love to see it all and celebrate everyone making the big move) and if you’re considering making aliyah or the plans are already in be works, go watch her videos because it will help you with your own plans!

#aliyah #israeltravel #israelinstagram @nefeshbnefesh

In my family, we have granite counters and we use

In my family, we have granite counters and we use a steamer to deep clean. What do you do in your kitchen???

This is not an ad but @kosherdekal has come so far with their counter covers and it’s so much better than covering with paper or that stuff that gets water underneath and it’s so gross!

#kosherforpassover #kitchencleaning #countertopgoals #jewishlife

Are you team coke or pepsi???? But seriously, why

Are you team coke or pepsi????

But seriously, whyyyyyyy does the U.S. use corn syrup in @cocacola instead of natural sugar???

#kosherforpassover #cocacola #kosherfood @kolsavemarket

@koshertraderjoes has the list on her page so go t

@koshertraderjoes has the list on her page so go to her links and you’ll find it there!!!

#traderjoes #kosherforpassover #kosherfood #traderjoeshaul

The Jerusalem Capitals won!!! @theiehl game was at

The Jerusalem Capitals won!!! @theiehl game was at @ubsarena, the home of @nyislanders, and it was so cool to see two Israel hockey teams play to an arena with thousands of people who love and support Israel 🇮🇱🇮🇱🇮🇱 I had access to the VIP lounge and yes, it was all kosher and the sushi was pretty good 😘

#jewishlife #hockey #israelinstagram

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