Gloria Steinem: Jewish American Heritage Month

Gloria Steinem, a Jewish American woman, became one of the most influential voices of second-wave feminism, helping reshape the conversation around women’s rights in America during the 1960s and 1970s.

Born in 1934, Steinem came from a family deeply rooted in activism. Her grandmother, Pauline Perlmutter Steinem, was a leader in women’s suffrage, education reform, and even helped rescue family members during the Holocaust. Building on that powerful legacy, Gloria became a journalist, columnist for New York magazine, and co-founder of Ms. magazine, using her platform to bring women’s liberation into the national spotlight.

Through her writing, activism, and leadership—including speaking at the historic 1977 National Women’s Conference—Steinem helped inspire generations of women to demand equality, opportunity, and lasting social change.

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Sassy Cat Coffee Mug

Debra Messing - actress - Jewish American Heritage Month

This week, I'm saluting Emmy Award-winning actress Debra Messing.  

She launched her own podcast about social justice during the pandemic called “The Dissenters.” She shared why the surge of antisemitism and racial strife in our country made her conversation with a 93-year-old Holocaust survivor particularly poignant. “Why don’t people protest against antisemitism?” she said. “People flood the streets for racism. When you look at Charlottesville the Nazis were screaming about two groups – Black people and Jews. We really are the most natural allies in the world.

Messing has been a vocal supporter of Israel since the October 7 attacks.

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Black Cats Holding Mah Jong Tiles

Jewish American Heritage Month: Hedy Lamarr

Jewish American Heritage Month

In May, Jewish American Heritage Month (JAHM) celebrates the history, culture, and contributions of Jewish Americans to the United States. Officially proclaimed in 2006, the month highlights over 350 years of Jewish American impact on American culture, science, government, and society. 

This week, I'd like to salute Hedy Lamarr,  an Austrian-American actress and inventor whose groundbreaking frequency-hopping technology helped lay the foundation for modern Wi-Fi, GPS, and Bluetooth systems. Born Hedwig Eva Kiesler in Vienna in 1914 to a Jewish family, she developed an early passion for innovation through her father’s encouragement.

While in Hollywood, Lamarr’s interest in science and engineering led her to collaborate with composer George Antheil during World War II. Together, they designed a secure radio communication system to prevent enemy interception of torpedo signals using frequency hopping. Though the U.S. Navy did not adopt it at the time, their invention later became essential to wireless communication technology.

Lamarr was eventually recognized for her achievements, receiving major awards for innovation and earning induction into the National Inventors Hall of Fame in 2014. Today, she is celebrated not only as a film star but also as a visionary inventor often called the “mother of Wi-Fi.”

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Happy Easter & Passover

 I hope you have a fabulous holiday weekend, whether you're celebrating Easter or Passover. 

Specials this week

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For your Mom

Mah Jong Accessories

Mother's Day

Which is your favorite and why? 

I'm looking forward to creating more mah jong designs. Watch for new listings here.

Passover Promises: 4 Cups of Wine

Passover Promises

Happy Passover - hope you have a hag v'kasher Pesach and spend quality time with your family and friends. 

On Passover, we drink 4 cups of wine among other traditions. The four cups mean:

1. I will bring you out 
2. I will deliver/free you 
3. I will redeem you 
4. I will take you (as my people)

While, you may not receive Passover items before the end of Passover, I want to share a few designs with you. Please click on the images for more information 

My best-selling Passover napkins 

Here's a new Personalized Table Runner 

Passover Seder Necklace (last one)

New Mah Jong Collection

This year, let us celebrate our freedom as American Jews.  

Chag Pesach Sameach!

3 Passover Gifts to Keep or Give Away

3 Passover Gifts to Keep or Give Away

It's almost Rosh Chodesh Nisan, and right behind that is Passover. I get very emotional during this time of year because 1 Nisan is when I light a yahrzeit candle for my dad (z'l).

I'm still working on Passover cleaning ... is it ever done? How about you? 

Here are 3 suggestions for Passover gifts you can keep or give to another family member, friend or a newlywed couple. (Click on the images for more info) 

Personalized Matzah Spring Table Runner - I added a spring floral element and a personalization option. 

Funny Passover Platter - Family Trauma - my business coach helped me come up with this design. It think it's hysterical. 

The final selection is my handmade Passover seder necklace and earrings set. The earrings were popular last year.  

I know it's early, but I hope your Passover celebration is filled with love, joy, laughter, and meaningful moments.

And here's Sammy's rule:

Which is YOUR favorite design? Comment below. 

 

Purim and Pesach: Two Sides of the Same Coin

Purim and Pesach: Two Sides of the Same Coin

Purim begins at sundown on Mon., March 2, 2026. 

Whether it be Queen Esther or Moshe, our champions were brave figures who challenged the decrees of royalty to protect and defend their people. They were called to take a stand, risking their own lives by doing so. Rather than shirk from this responsibility, they set an example of leadership through the ages.

Purim Grager Earrings 

I haven't tried it, but here's a Hamantaschen recipe from The Nosher. 

Passover is a joyful celebration of the Jewish people’s redemption from slavery, where we re-tell the story of slavery and freedom. These two holidays are the earliest accounts of antisemitism, which sadly, still exists worldwide today. 

*Purchase one pair of Purim and/or Passover earrings by 2/26 using these links (ONLY) for 22% off. 

See more Purim/Passover designs here (search Purim or Passover)

Special jewelry offer for this week

Snowflake Earrings: Top 6mm top were $30, now $23 including shipping 
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Bottom Snowflake earrings 8mm top were $36, now $$24 including shipping.
Purchase Bottom 8 mm here