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Boxing Day - the British Shopping Day
From: | 18.09.2026
Christmas 2025 - Etiquette and Customs
From: | 18.09.2026
Christmas Customs- 2023
From: | 18.09.2026
Light, Identity and the Etiquette of Hanukkah
From: | 18.09.2026
Eating the Doughnut..... with Etiquette
From: Tami Lancut Leibovitz | 18.09.2026
How to Eat Doughnut and Stay Clean?
From: | 18.09.2026
Happy Hanukkah!
From: | 18.09.2026
Black Friday
From: | 18.09.2026
Thanksgiving Day 2
From: | 18.09.2026
Thanksgiving Day
From: | 18.09.2026
The Beaujolais Nouveau (3rd Thursday of November)
From: | 18.09.2026
Sigd (Ethiopian Jewish Community)
From: | 18.09.2026
Halloween, the Pumpkin and All Saints' Day
From: | 18.09.2026
Sukkot - the Art of Hospitality in the Sukkah
From: | 18.09.2026
The art of Small Talk etiquette: Sukkot Edition
From: | 18.09.2026Sukkot, or in its official name “The Festival of Sukkot” is a holiday like no other, where we relocate ourselves to a temporary home, the sukkah itself, built under the sky, where we spend our time, meals and even sleep! On top of it all, it’s a festival of endless hosting circles, people coming and going, visitors from all walks of lives and all circles of our business and social lives.
Guest etiquette for Sukkot
From: Tami Lancut Leibovitz - Master of Manners | 22.09.2026There’s a communal and mystical aspect of the festival of Sukkot that includes inviting guests into our home, including complete strangers that we help preform the mitzvah of sitting and eating in the Sukkah. We wish to fill our Sukkah with guests and the biblical sources provides a specific list about who should be include: men and women, boys and girls, employees, colleagues and workers, widows, and orphans and also the less fortunate among our community or in the words of the Rambam: “When on
Sukkot: Tradition, Symbols, Hospitality – for Today's World
From: Tami Lancut Leibovitz - Master of Manners | 23.09.2026A comprehensive, up-to-date guide to Sukkot by Tami Lancut Leibovitz, bridging ancient tradition and modern life. Explore the history of the sukkah, the symbolism of the Four Species, the Ushpizin and Ushpizot, and practical tips for hosting: advance prep, menus for every diet, safe lighting, accessibility and decorating. Plus guest etiquette, gift ideas, a green Sukkot, and Simchat Torah as a day of joy and remembrance.
The Art of Apology and Forgiveness
From: Tami Lancut leibovitz - Master of Manners | 18.09.2026Yom Kippur reminds us to reflect, apologize and seek forgiveness, but the ability to say “I’m sorry” is an essential skill throughout the year. How can we apologize sincerely without making excuses? Why can the word “but” undermine an apology? And what does it mean to accept an apology or forgive someone who has hurt us? Tami Lancut Leibovitz explores the etiquette, emotional intelligence and human respect behind a meaningful apology.
How do you Apologize Politely?!
From: | 18.09.2026
Apologizing Around the World
From: Tami Lancut Leibovitz | 18.09.2026The Jewish culture provides us an annual opportunity, served on a silver plate, a chance to redeem ourselves and apologize to someone we love that we hurt this year, a chance to reach out and say sorry for our wrong doings. Apologizing isn’t easy and there’s are tens of ways to do it, some are better than others. The ideal way is to apologize face to face, the most respectable way – when someone can see your body language, your smile, then he feels your full regret and feel your sincerity. In
Yom Kippur - Selichot and Atonement
From: | 18.09.2026
New Year Greeting - Between Nostalgia and Progress
From: | 18.09.2026
"Shana Tova" in the Digital Age
From: | 18.09.2026
Rosh Hashana - a Symbolism, Etiquette and Hope
From: | 18.09.2026
Rosh Hashanah Etiquette
From: Tami Lancut leibovitz - Master of Manners | 18.09.2026Rosh Hashanah offers an opportunity to renew relationships and begin the year with care. The guide explains etiquette for personal and digital greetings, voice notes and group messages, the symbolic foods served at the holiday table, invitations, arrival times and thoughtful offers of help. It also covers host gifts, workplace giving, gifts for service providers, opening presents and saying thank you—reminding us that a successful celebration is measured by how welcome and respected people feel.
How do we Eat the "Rosh Hashana " Symbols?
From: | 18.09.2026
Social and Business Gifts for Rosh Hashana
From: | 18.09.2026
Rosh Hashanah - the Festival of Gifts
From: | 18.09.2026
Etiquette and Greeting for Rosh Hashana
From: | 18.09.2026
Rosh Hashanah Without the Interrogation
From: Tami Lancut leibovitz - Master of Manners | 23.09.2026Rosh Hashanah is meant to begin on a sweet note, yet questions about relationships, children, weight, money and politics can quickly turn dinner into a cross-examination. This timely etiquette guide explains how to protect privacy, discuss Israel's election season without ridicule or pressure, and redirect a heated exchange with grace. It also offers better questions, safe conversation starters and light-hearted lines for hosts—so family and guests can reach dessert with dignity and goodwill int
Around the table at Rosh Hashanah
From: | 18.09.2026
tu-bav-love-etiquette
From: Tami Lancut Leibovitz - Master of Manners | 18.09.2026This year, Tu B’Av is less about finding the perfect gift and more about offering presence, attention and kind words. A thoughtful look at the origins of the Jewish Festival of Love, etiquette in relationships and the small gestures that remind us never to take love for granted.
Tu B'Av -Festival of Love 2025
From: | 18.09.2026
Bastille Day - France National Day
From: | 18.09.2026
US Independence Day
From: | 18.09.2026
Eid al-Adha: Meaning, Customs and Cultural Etiquette
From: Tami Lancut leibovitz - Master of Manners | 18.09.2026Eid al-Adha, also known as the Festival of Sacrifice and the Greater Eid, is one of the most important holidays in Islam and is also observed by Druze communities. This article explores the meaning of the holiday, its connection to Hajj, the story of Prophet Ibrahim, family customs, sacrifice, charity, greetings, and the different interpretation of the holiday in Druze tradition — through the lens of etiquette, respect and intercultural awareness.
The Etiquette Guide to Prom 25
From: | 17.09.2026
Prom - The High - School Graduation
From: | 17.09.2026
A Beautiful Shavuot Table
From: Tami Lancut leibovitz - Master of Manners | 17.09.2026Shavuot is a holiday of white elegance, dairy foods, cheese, wine, fresh bread, fruits and festive hospitality. In this article, Tami Lancut Leibovitz explores the meaning behind Shavuot dairy traditions, how to design a beautiful white holiday table, how to serve cheese and wine properly, and the essential etiquette rules for both hosts and guests.
On cheese and its Customes - Yes, it's a Thing
From: | 17.09.2026
Happy Shavuot 2
From: | 17.09.2026
Happy Shavuot
From: | 17.09.2026
Lag Ba'Omer - Etiquette Around the Bonfire
From: | 17.09.2026
Israel Independence Day 2026: We Have No Other Homeland
From: Tami Lancut leibovitz -Master of Manners | 17.09.2026Israel Independence Day 2026 arrives at a time of national fatigue, uncertainty, emotional strain, and civic weight. This article reflects on what independence means this year, with gratitude to the IDF, the Air Force, and the civilian home front, and asks what independence looks like in such a complex moment.
Israel's 77th Independence Day
From: | 17.09.2026
Independence Day 2026 Barbecue
From: Tami Lancut Leibovitz - Master of Manners | 17.09.2026The Israeli barbecue is one of the clearest symbols of Independence Day, but even around the grill, consideration matters. This article offers an updated guide to a more pleasant and respectful barbecue: choosing the right spot, managing smoke, music, cleanliness, hygiene, sharing public space, and bringing greater sensitivity to this year’s holiday atmosphere.
"Waving" Politely - for a Nice, Tastier Barbecue
From: | 17.09.2026
The Dramatic Overlap Between Memorial Day and Independence Day
From: | 17.09.2026
Memorial Day 2026: Pain and Memory
From: Tami Lancut leibovitz - Master of Manners | 17.09.2026Israel’s Memorial Day 2026: the meaning of the day, the memorial siren, ceremonies, respectful conduct, and national grief in a fragile and unresolved time.
Memorial day for Israel's fallen
From: | 18.09.2026
Happy Holiday to the Druze Community
From: | 18.09.2026
Holocaust Remembrance Day 2026 in Israel
From: Tami Lancut Leibovitz - Master of Manners | 17.09.2026Holocaust Remembrance Day 2026 in Israel is marked with deeper emotional weight, national sensitivity, and renewed reflection. This article explores the meaning of Yom HaShoah in Israel and around the world, the memorial siren, public ceremonies, respectful conduct, and the responsibility to preserve Holocaust memory with precision, dignity, and humanity.
Holocaust Remember in an age of Upheaval
From: | 18.09.2026Memory as a Compass: Why International Holocaust Remembrance Day Matters More Than Ever in 2026
Customs of Holocaust & Heroism Remember Day
From: | 18.09.2026
Eid al - Fitr - Happy Holiday
From: | 18.09.2026
Easter - Manners and Etiquette
From: | 18.09.2026
Mimouna under Fire - 2026
From: Tami Lancut Leibovitz | Master of Manners | 17.09.2026Mimouna, the holiday that concludes Passover, takes on a particularly deep meaning in 2026. In the shadow of war, national exhaustion, and uncertainty, it returns to its true foundations: an open home, good neighborliness, hospitality, sweetness, blessing, and hope. This article explores the holiday’s origins in Moroccan and North African Jewish communities, the meaning of the blessing “Tirbehu Vetis’adu,” the symbolic role of mofletta, and the moving story of Muslim neighbors who brought flour
The Mimona (end of Passover) - "Tirbchu u - Tis'adu"
From: | 18.09.2026
A Full Set of Answers to Holiday Questions
From: | 18.09.2026
gifts etiquette - test yourself
From: | 18.09.2026
Passover vs. Easter
From: Tami Lancut Leibovitz | Master of Manners | 17.09.2026Explore the similarities and differences between Passover and Easter, from shared roots and customs to holiday etiquette, gifts, dress code and table manners.
The Etiquette Guide - Passover in the War time Shelter
From: | 18.09.2026
The Gift Guide for Passover 2026
From: Tami Lancut leibovitz - Master of Manners | 17.09.2026Looking for the right Passover 2026 gift? Discover a thoughtful guide to holiday gifting during wartime, from shopping vouchers and local businesses to meaningful gestures, etiquette, and gifts that truly matte
Passover is not Only "Kneidlach"
From: | 18.09.2026
Happy Passover - Health and Good Tidings to All
From: | 18.09.2026
Passover and Business Hosting Etiquette
From: Tami Lancut Leibovitz | 17.09.2026The Jewish Passover happens to coincide with the Christian holiday, Easter, and it is recommend that you take the time to wish your non-Israeli clients and colleagues a happy holiday as well. Our world has long become a “global village”, and the boundaries between different religions and cultures have been long gone… expand your horizons,and don’t be afraid to take part in and appreciate customs that are different from yours.
Passover - What Hasn't Chang on this Night
From: | 18.09.2026
Between the Seder and "Business Hospitality"
From: | 18.09.2026
The Questions We don't Ask Around the Holiday Table
From: | 17.09.2026
The Special Ten Commandments for the Seder Night
From: | 17.09.2026
Ten Commandments for the Seder Nights
From: | 18.09.2026
The Festival of Cleaning 2026 - Between sirens in war time
From: | 18.09.2026
The Festival of Cleaning - Spring Arrives' Passover Comes
From: | 18.09.2026
The Persian New Year: Everything You need to Know .
From: | 18.09.2026
St. Patrick's Day
From: | 18.09.2026
The Women Who Change the Rules of Game
From: | 18.09.2026
Between Tradition' Culture and Respect for Women
From: | 18.09.2026
International Women's Day 2026
From: | 18.09.2026
In Honor of International Women's' Day
From: | 18.09.2026
International Women's Day
From: | 18.09.2026
Purim in Wartime
From: | 18.09.2026
Who are you? -Introducing ourself and Remove the Mask
From: | 18.09.2026
Purim in the Business World
From: | 18.09.2026
Hamantaschen, Poppy Seed and Etiquette
From: | 18.09.2026
Purim - When Adar Enters' Joy Increases
From: | 18.09.2026
Purim in the Business Arena
From: | 18.09.2026
Ramadan Month 2025
From: | 18.09.2026
The Venice Mask Festival
From: | 18.09.2026
Valentine's Day - the international day of love
From: | 18.09.2026
Chinese New Year 2025 - Year of the Snake
From: Tami Lancut Leibovitz | 18.09.2026
Chinese New Year
From: | 18.09.2026
Tu BiShvat - the festival of dried fruit
From: | 18.09.2026
Tu BiShvat - New Year of the Trees 2025
From: | 18.09.2026
International Holocaust Remembrance Day
From: | 18.09.2026
New Year Around the World
From: | 18.09.2026
Russian New Year's Eve - Novy God
From: | 18.09.2026
A Good Civil New Year
From: Tami Lancut leibovitz | 16.09.2026The civil (Gregorian) calendar is the calendar by which secular, economic, and business life is conducted in most countries around the world — including Israel. Therefore, New Year’s Eve is a universal, civic, and global occasion. It is not a religious holiday, but rather a shared cultural milestone. It is important to be precise: this is not a religious holiday