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Jeanne Muchnick, Daily Voice Deputy Editor, Content, has covered everything from baby advice for Parents Magazine to travel finds for The Rough Guides to human interest features for The New York Times to lifestyle insights for prevention.com. She has been a Senior Editor at top national women's magazines including Woman's World and Woman's Day and was instrumental in the launch of Gannett's InTown, Rockland and Putnam magazines. She is also the author of Dinner for Busy Moms, a 2010 Mom's Award winner. Among her favorite things to write about: Her neighbors and surrounding communities. So email her and fill her in on what's happening near you. And, follow her on Instagram @dailyvoicefeatures.

Jeanne was formerly a deputy editor at Daily Voice.

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From Shower To Stage: Biz Exec Sings At Larchmont Temple For Jewish Holiday From Shower To Stage: Biz Exec Sings At Larchmont Temple For Jewish Holiday
From Shower To Stage: Biz Exec Sings At Larchmont Temple For Jewish Holiday LARCHMONT, N.Y. -- By day, Sheryl Odentz is the founder of NYC-based Progress in Work LLC, a business development training/coaching, leadership coaching and career transition consulting firm specializing in the legal industry. But, come the Jewish High Holy Days, which start at sundown Sunday, Oct. 2, she is a singer. For the 16th year in a row, she will be part of the choir at Larchmont Temple singing the second day of Rosh Hashanah and in the afternoon on Yom Kippur. Odentz, who grew up in Longmeadow, MA and now lives in Larchmont, said she used to sing before she spoke -- at least that'…

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Lifestyle
New City's Challah Fairy Sweetens The Jewish New Year New City's Challah Fairy Sweetens The Jewish New Year
New City's Challah Fairy Sweetens The Jewish New Year NEW CITY, N.Y. -- The Challah Fairy is all about making your dreams come true. At least your Rosh Hashanah dreams. Owner Chanalee Fischer has tripled production and is working overtime in an effort to make sure everyone gets the challahs they need for the Jewish holiday, which begins at sundown Sunday, Oct. 2. Rosh Hashanah is, she said, the biggest challah holiday and "an exhausting time of the year." But the always cheerful Fischer, who's known locally at "The Challah Fairy" thanks to her bakery on North Main Street in New City, knows folks need their kneaded bread to…

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Lifestyle
Ridgefield Cantor Imparts Words Of Wisdom, In Song, For Merged Congregation Ridgefield Cantor Imparts Words Of Wisdom, In Song, For Merged Congregation
Ridgefield Cantor Imparts Words Of Wisdom, In Song, For Merged Congregation RIDGEFIELD, Conn. --  While Jewish families across the area are busy planning their menus for Rosh Hashanah, Jewish leaders are busy planning what they'll say -- or sing -- in temple and how to get across words of wisdom for the High Holy  Days, which begin at sundown Sunday, Oct. 1 and last through Wednesday, Oct. 12. We went to Deborah Katchko-Gray, Cantor at Congregation Shir Shalom of Westchester and Fairfield Counties in Ridgefield, for the inside scoop on the process. Thanks so much!!!! Daily Voice: So, how busy are you? Cantor: I start preparing in the spring for the High Holy Days…

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Lifestyle
Bergen County Bakeries Sweeten Jewish New Year With Homemade Challahs Bergen County Bakeries Sweeten Jewish New Year With Homemade Challahs
Bergen County Bakeries Sweeten Jewish New Year With Homemade Challahs BERGEN COUNTY, N.J. -- The Challah Fairy in New City, N.Y. is all about making your dreams come true. At least your Rosh Hashanah dreams. Owner Chanalee Fischer has tripled production and is working overtime in an effort to make sure everyone gets the challahs they need for the Jewish Holidays. Rosh Hashanah is, she said, the biggest challah holiday and "an exhausting time of the year." But the always cheerful Fischer, who's known locally at "The Challah Fairy" thanks to her bakery on North Main Street in Rockland County,  knows folks need their kneaded bread to complem…

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Lifestyle
What's Your Favorite Craft Beer Bar, Fairfield County? What's Your Favorite Craft Beer Bar, Fairfield County?
What's Your Favorite Craft Beer Bar, Fairfield County? FAIRFIELD COUNTY, N.Y. -- Beer is big. Which is why we're asking for your favorite craft beer bars. Tell us who should be in the running as part of our next DVlicious contest. Send suggestions to dvlicious@dailyvoice.com by 5 p.m. Friday, Sept. 30. Once finalists are selected, you'll have the option to vote. We'll also run profiles on each.

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Lifestyle
What's Your Favorite Craft Beer Bar, Rockland? What's Your Favorite Craft Beer Bar, Rockland?
What's Your Favorite Craft Beer Bar, Rockland? ROCKLAND COUNTY, N.Y. -- Beer is big. Which is why we're asking for your favorite craft beer bars. Tell us who should be in the running as part of our next DVlicious contest. Send suggestions to dvlicious@dailyvoice.com by 5 p.m. Friday, Sept. 30. Once finalists are selected, you'll have the option to vote. We'll also run profiles on each.

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Politics
DV Decision: Hillary Wins Debate In First Round Of Clinton Vs. Trump DV Decision: Hillary Wins Debate In First Round Of Clinton Vs. Trump
DV Decision: Hillary Wins Debate In First Round Of Clinton Vs. Trump ROCKLAND COUNTY, N.Y. -- Democratic Presidential Candiate Hillary Clinton won the first presidential debate of 2016, according to Daily Voice readers. Our poll showed 57 percent favored the Chappaqua resident over Republican Presidential Candidate Donald J. Trump after the two took to the Hofstra stage on Monday, Sept. 26. "There should be a level of civility which is lacking on the Republican side," wrote one reader. "The moderator should have a microphone cut off button and shut down any candidate who interrupts or continues to speak when running over their time limit. I w…

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Lifestyle
What's Your Favorite Craft Beer Bar, Bergen? What's Your Favorite Craft Beer Bar, Bergen?
What's Your Favorite Craft Beer Bar, Bergen? BERGEN COUNTY, N.J. -- Beer is big. Which is why we're asking for your favorite craft beer bars. Tell us who should be in the running as part of our next DVlicious contest. Send suggestions to dvliciousnj@dailyvoice.com by 5 p.m. Friday, Sept. 30. Once finalists are selected, you'll have the option to vote. We'll also run profiles on each.

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Lifestyle
What's Your Favorite Craft Beer Bar, Westchester? What's Your Favorite Craft Beer Bar, Westchester?
What's Your Favorite Craft Beer Bar, Westchester? WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- Beer is big. Which is why we're asking for your favorite craft beer bars. Tell us who should be in the running as part of our next DVlicious contest. Send suggestions to dvlicious@dailyvoice.com by 5 p.m. Friday, Sept. 30. Once finalists are selected, you'll have the option to vote. We'll also run profiles on each.

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Lifestyle
What's Your Favorite Craft Beer Bar, Passaic County? What's Your Favorite Craft Beer Bar, Passaic County?
What's Your Favorite Craft Beer Bar, Passaic County? PASSAIC COUNTY, N.J. -- Beer is big. Which is why we're asking for your favorite craft beer bars. Tell us who should be in the running as part of our next DVlicious contest. Send suggestions to dvliciousnj@dailyvoice.com by 5 p.m. Friday, Sept. 30. Once finalists are selected, you'll have the option to vote. We'll also run profiles on each.

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