To bubbes everwhere, past, present and future.

May your traditions continue to be passed down for generations to come.

Mollie–Jennifer’s maternal great-grandmother—was under 5 feet tall but sure made up for it with her lively personality. While born in Galveston, Texas, her parents immigrated from Eastern Europe and thus began the multiple generations of Jennifer’s Texas-born Jewish family!

Jennie–Jennifer’s maternal grandmother (and daughter of Mollie), who was the eldest of 4 daughters. She would tell you stories of making biscuits on Saturday mornings, her “job” as the oldest child. Later, Jennie created many more memories in the kitchen, especially on Passover, when extended family would gather around her dining room table with her piping hot matzo ball soup.

Rose–Simone’s paternal great-grandmother—came from a family of thirteen Russian immigrants. Although she had no formal education, she was amazingly intuitive, hilarious and one of the world’s greatest storytellers. Her Bronx, NY, apartment was always filled with aromas of chickens roasting and challah baking.

Helen–Simone’s maternal grandmother—grew up in Poland with 6 brothers and sisters. She emigrated to the U.S. 8 years after surviving the Holocaust, eager to begin a new life with her new family. Nothing makes her happier than holiday dinners surrounded by loved ones. At 97, she remains a positive, nurturing, loving source of inspiration.