Candles are often an overlooked cause of poor indoor air quality and can affect our health. Paraffin candles are unfortunately the predominant ones on our shelves. Why? (argh!) Paraffin is very inexpensive – it’s basically the final byproduct in the petroleum refining chain…petroleum sludge, if you will. When paraffin candles are burned, they spew toxins and soot that is harmful…
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Kveller, known for all things in Jewish parenting, interviewed Lisa Borden, creator of Orb Candles. Lisa designed these candles to use on Shabbat, and considers them an actionable way to do tikkun olam–repairing the world. Find out her thoughts on parenthood, $36 candles, and the environment. Read the full interview here.

Seder actually translates to mean “order”, something that I can relate to very much, as I love all things when they are in good order, and make sense, as rare as that is to find. Passover offers an opportunity to combine the wisdom of this Jewish holiday with our commitment to our families, our health and our world. What perfect…
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