Sefer Devarim, Parshas Devarim, Mishneh Torah. With this week’s keriyas ha’Torah, we open up the fifth book of Chumash, as we journey - along with the Bnei Yisrael - through the final days of Moshe Rabbeinu’s life. The book of Devarim is moving, poetic, heartfelt,...
We are now in the second Shabbos of the mournful Three Weeks, and this Shabbos we conclude the book of Bamidbar, with the reading of the double parshios of Matos-Masei. In Parshas Masei we are commanded: וְהוֹרַשְׁתֶּ֥ם אֶת־הָאָ֖רֶץ וִֽישַׁבְתֶּם־בָּ֑הּ כִּ֥י לָכֶ֛ם נָתַ֥תִּי אֶת־הָאָ֖רֶץ לָרֶ֥שֶׁת אֹתָֽהּ,...
This is a delicious and colorful salad and really easy to prepare. Even my non-mushrooms lovers enjoyed it; much to their (and my!) surprise. Grilled Portabella Mushroom Salad Grill two portabella mushroom caps on your BBQ, five minutes per side, till the desired doneness. When you place...
In this week’s parsha, Parshas Pinchas, we learn of the Bnos Tzelafchad, מַחְלָה נֹעָה, חָגְלָה מִלְכָּה וְתִרְצָה, from the tribe of Menashe ben Yosef, whose father died without leaving sons. As the Bnei Yisrael prepare to enter the Holy Land under the leadership of Yehoshua...
This is a gorgeous summer salad, as well as a unique and fun experience for your palate. You may have noticed that my recent recipes have been gluten free and sugar free… I’m trying to eat healthier, with the recent realization that as a society,...
Dear Friends, Please see the attached flyer for an exciting summer learning program. I will be presenting Shiur Sunday mornings from 10-10:30 am. Join Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/98032436809?pwd=UHY0R3pMdG42R1ZaQ0ZZNS9yek1uQT09 Meeting ID: 980 3243 6809 Password: SUMMER2020 Please join me and feel free to share this information with others! Kol tuv, Michal...
In the second of this week’s double parshios, Parshas Balak, we learn of King Balak who hired Bilaam, whose last name is rasha (wicked), to curse the Bnei Yisrael. The Israelites are in year forty of their desert wanderings, the first generation (who sinned in the...
Here is another delicious side dish, full of flavor, gorgeous for your summer table, and healthy too, so you can enjoy this dish in good conscience. Roasted Eggplant with Peppers and Onions Line a baking sheet with parchment paper, or use a foil (disposable) cookie sheet if...
In this week’s parsha, Parshas Korach, Korach - a first cousin to Moshe and Aharon - begins an uprising against the leadership of his illustrious cousins, Moshe Rabbeinu and Aharon ha’Kohen. Not satisfied with being “only” a Levi, and wanting more kavod (honor) and gedula...
I created this recipe over Pesach and have been making it very regularly since. It’s a real keeper and a wonderful alternative to the usual calorie-heavy and carb-laden kugels that we often serve. It’s super easy to make, the kids love it too, and you...