Esrog boxes are a woodworking project I’ve turned to a few times over the years. They take a whole summer to make, and, unlike other projects like bread boards and lamps, it doesn’t matter if a camper’s older sibling has … Continue reading →
This was the Camp Ashreinu woodwork project in 2011. It was built around an IKEA lamp and lampshade, and a hidden message appears when you turn it on! Full details of the build, including a glimpse at the original camp … Continue reading →
A quick primer: Two weeks after Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, comes the festival of Sukkos (the Biblical festival of Tabernacles; some pronounce it “Sukkot” – Wikipedia link). It’s a week-long holiday on which observant Jews eat, sleep, and generally spend time in … Continue reading →
