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(Repost from last Purim)
Dear Mrs. Brejt – I find Purim a very challenging day. Despite doing as much as possible in advance (mishloach manos and most of the cooking for the seudah), every year I end up exhausted and stressed on Purim. Instead of davening like I would like to, I end up feeling so stressed and even resentful. I would love any advice you could give me on how to have a better experience!
With Pesach preparations in full swing, I’d like to share one of my favorite vorts about Pesach – from the late Bostoner Rebbetzin, a”h.
She was fond of reversing the usual seasonal salutations and would wish people “A Kosher Purim” and “A Freilichen (Happy) Pesach” – because our Purim activities and food/drink choices should always be kosher and our Pesach preparations should always be happy!
So, a Freilichen Pesach to one and all!
Sara N. Brejt, JD, CPC, NEXT STEP COACHING, Career/Life Coach”
Dear Mrs. Brejt – I find Purim a very challenging day. Despite doing as much as possible in advance (mishloach manos and most of the cooking for the seudah), every year I end up exhausted and stressed on Purim. Instead of davening like I would like to, I end up feeling so stressed and even resentful. I would love any advice you could give me on how to have a better experience!
(LocalJewishNews is pleased to announce the return of Mrs. Sara Brejt’s advice column to our web site. Look for more issues to come.)
I hate the term “shvartze.” Unfortunately many of my children’s friends and teachers use this term and do not see anything wrong with it. When I tell them it’s not a nice word to use, they answer, “But my Morah says it!” How can I answer them without lowering their respect for their Morah?
Dear Concerned Parent,
Wow, what a challenge!