From the category archives:

Family

The Haircut

October 29, 2009 by Rochie Farkash
Thumbnail image for The Haircut

My daughter’s dismayed eyes, met mine in the mirror of our local salon! “Mommy do something”  those eyes said What to do? She had wanted to cut off long wavy hair in favor of a short modern do and now as half of her hair lay piled on the floor of the salon, she wasn’t [...]

Read the full article →

More Precious Than Gold

September 10, 2009 by Rochie Farkash
Thumbnail image for More Precious Than Gold

Nothing good comes easy! Waking up early, packing snacks, and heading out the door, on a Sunday morning takes courage, (although the traffic is light) so I commend the parents who make the commitment to provide their children with a Hebrew School education!

Read the full article →

Plums for Rosh Hashanah

September 1, 2009 by Rochie Farkash
Thumbnail image for Plums for Rosh Hashanah

I was looking up at my plum tree the other day and I realized that quite suddenly the plums are good to go! “Great” I thought to myself  “now I’ll be able to make that tasty side dish for Rosh Hashannah” I have been feeling  the Yamim Noraim (days of awe)  in the air. It’s  [...]

Read the full article →

Up to My Elbows in Challah Dough

August 21, 2009 by Rochie Farkash
Thumbnail image for Up to My Elbows in Challah Dough

“Mommy you’re so funny,” said my seven year old this Friday morning. “Do you do this every week?” This from my fourteen year old daughter. I was standing in the kitchen with a small piece of challah dough raised high in my right hand chanting ..

Read the full article →

Birth Party

August 13, 2009 by Rochie Farkash
Thumbnail image for Birth Party

I am overwhelmed! The miracle and mystery of birth leaves me breathless every time. No No, this isn’t my show we are talking about. I was just privileged to see my baby sister become a mother for the second time.

Read the full article →

Living it up in Bellevue and Redmond!

August 6, 2009 by admin
Thumbnail image for Living it up in Bellevue and Redmond!

I love living on the Eastside! Here is a little secret that only those of us living here know, you are literally within five miles of anything you might need.

Read the full article →

Date Day on the Kirkland Water Front

July 24, 2009 by Rochie Farkash
Thumbnail image for Date Day on the Kirkland Water Front

One afternoon a week cell phones get turned off, everyday conversation is suspended, and my husband and I come together to achieve a higher purpose, that of learning Torah! How did this come about you might ask, and perhaps why? Don’t the two of you learn enough already? Aren’t there classes every week that the [...]

Read the full article →

Sending Our Kids to Jewish Schools: Pros and more Pros

July 14, 2009 by admin
Thumbnail image for Sending Our Kids to Jewish Schools: Pros and more Pros

Should you send your children to Jewish elementary, middle or high school? Sipping an herbal iced tea with Mrs. Farkash at the Starbucks on 148th and Main in Bellevue, our conversation meandered to what is probably one of the biggest decisions Jewish parents in our Eastside community will make. The choice between public school and [...]

Read the full article →
Eastside Torah Center - Chabad � 1837 156th Avenue NE Suite 303 � Bellevue, WA 98007 � 425-957-7860
Powered by Silesky Video and Media Arts All rights reserved.