The Power of Tehillim: 10 Minutes with Rivka Segal
Tehillim is one of those things we want to feel. Psalms are a powerful resource and gateway for prayer. We say them at moments of utmost simcha—like a wedding or brit milah—and also in times of real desperation—like when someone needs a refua (recovery from illness). The text of Tehillim is so powerful, it’s a shame to miss out on the impact it can make. We sat down with Rivka Segal to glean some of that magic for ourselves.
Makeup Artist Louise Lerman on Becoming One of the Industry’s Most Sought-After Talents
Makeup Artist Louise Lerman can make any woman look like a queen. It’s not just the dewy cheeks, smoky eyes and shimmering smile that conveys that resplendence—it’s the expression on the girl’s face in the photo Louise posts on Instagram. You can tell that what lies on the surface of her skin just amplifies the beauty she already has inside.
Say Hello to the Yummiest-Looking Hamentaschen
Helloooo Adar! The most joyous month of the Hebrew calendar is upon us. With Adar comes one of the most jubilant Jewish holidays: Purim. Given the state of the world right now, it’s probably safe to say that everyone could use a little boost of simcha (joy). In addition to the costumes, mishlo’ach manot (gifts to friends) and Megillah readings, it just wouldn’t be Purim without a delectable batch (or two) of hamantaschen.
How I Connect…to Dressing Modestly
If you asked me what modesty meant to me a year ago, it most likely would be different than what it means for me today. It continues to describe a relationship I work quite hard on, a relationship that’s ever-changing, yet one I always had even before I knew what it meant.
Adar 5781: The Unique Attributes of a Jewish Woman
As I was making challah the other day, I couldn’t help but think about how no matter how closely you follow someone’s recipe, use the same ingredients and bake it for exactly as long, it will come out with a slightly different flavor.
Pro Tips: How to Really Care for Your Sheitel
Making sure to treat your wigs with love and TLC is essential for long-lasting wear. Here, Marlene Kolangi from Kaituz shares her tips to help you out.
3 Tips for Buying a Wig You Will Love to Wear
So many women say their first sheitels were a total wash because you learn so much more after wearing one about what you like or don’t. But that doesn’t (and shouldn’t) mean you can’t love what you get right off the bat.
Wig Master Marlene Kolangi on Helping All Women Feel Beautiful
Ask any bride and she’ll tell you her engagement period or at least aspects of it were stress-full. Religious or not, this period is filled with planning, researching, booking and shelling out more money than you might be used to. Add being observant to the mix and you usually have to condense the entire process into a matter of weeks or months versus a year or two. Marlene Kolangi, founder of Kaituz, based in Queens, New York, has made easing some of that strain her personal mission.
Life-Changing Modest Style Tips From Liza Sakhaie of The Reflective
Stuck with “nothing to wear”? Liza Sakhaie of The Reflective is about to show you how you can boost your wardrobe with a few key tips. From what to stock in your closet to where to shop, she’s got you covered (and dressed quite well) from every angle.
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