and uh. I see this

(my dad made frittata, we like punning on our aluminum foils that say what food is under the foil)

The conversation, after I see the aluminum foil goes like so

me: no.

dad: no what?

me: *pointing baffledly at the aluminum foil, trying not to die of laughter* no!

dad: ???? *looks at mom, who's just as baffled as he is*

me: *takes a deep breath* so tata is another way of saying boobs.

dad: ????????????

[quick search and proof on urban dictionary later]

dad: so.

me: this is the free the nipple frittata now

Shabbat Shalom Friends 🕯️🕯️

This marks the 44th Shabbat in a row that I’ve had the privilege of sharing the beautiful photos and messages in response to my weekly Shabbat greeting. What began as a simple post has grown into something far more meaningful than I ever imagined.

And today is an especially rare and beautiful one. Shabbat and the 4th of July arriving hand in hand, on America’s 250th birthday no less. As an Israeli who has made her home here this day holds both of my worlds at once, the sacred rest of my heritage and the freedom of my adopted home with the deep bonds between the Jewish and American stories shining through. Two celebrations of light, one very full heart. 🇺🇸🕯️

Week after week, you bring light, warmth, and connection into this space. Seeing the images shared, whether candles, tables, family moments, or quiet reflections has turned this into a truly special tradition for our community.

What started as a collection of lovely photos has become something deeper. Many of you now share glimpses of how Shabbat lives inside your homes and hearts, and it’s incredibly moving to witness those moments. It fills me with gratitude every single week.

Reading your comments has become one of my favorite ways to welcome Shabbat. If I ever miss responding, please know it’s never intentional, sometimes comments get hidden but I always see the spirit behind them and feel connected to each of you on this sacred day 💙

Wishing all of you a peaceful and meaningful Shabbat and a very happy 4th of July ☀️🎆

by Mathilda Heller

The US Supreme Court has agreed to hear the case of an Orthodox Jewish man in Ohio who was ordered by his city to stop hosting prayer services in his home.

As covered by The Jerusalem Post in April 2026, Daniel Grand, an Orthodox Jew living in University Heights, Ohio, invited a minyan, the quorum of 10 men that Jewish law requires for communal worship, to his home in January 2021.

Since Orthodox Jewish law forbids driving on Shabbat, Grand could not travel to a synagogue. The home minyan was his only way to fulfill this religious obligation, and he added a 700-square-foot recreation room to his home in order to host the gatherings.

However, one of Grand’s neighbors complained, and the city issued a cease-and-desist order prohibiting Grand from using his home for prayer. The city warned him that using his home for religious assembly violated local zoning laws.

I'm broke and my cat is ?? Vaguely not feeling well? And I'm just stressed about everything.

Then work backward from it. One small choice built around how you want to feel, not just what you think you’re supposed to do.

None of this is about doing more. It’s about choosing on purpose instead of drifting into whatever the day throws at you first.

Small. On purpose. Again tomorrow.