During menopause, women experience hormonal and chemical changes. There is a decrease in a woman's level of estradiol, the principal estrogen of women. Also, some serotonin functioning decreases although it is unknown the extent to which serotonin and norepinephrine activity is affected by menopause.
Chachkies is the yiddish word for trinkets and collectables, AKA dusk collectors that you would find in an old lady's house. Mrs. Silverman had lots of chachkies sitting on her mantle, many of them collected from garage sales and yard sales over the years. by Dannell Buckingham April 15, 2005.
Challah Recipes and Challah Braiding. Challah is a special Jewish bread that is traditionally eaten on Shabbat and Yamim Tovim (Holidays). One of the greatest mitzvah that Jewish woman have is the privilege of performing the mitzvah of separating the Challah. (Men are also required to separate the Challah if they are the one making Challah).