In this week’s parsha, Parshas Pekudei, the Mishkan is completed. After months of donations by the people and construction overseen by the master craftsmen, Betzalel and Ohaliav, the embroidery, metalwork, woodwork, lapidary work, spice mixing, oil pressing, leather work, and sewing are all done. The...
We love Everything Challah (the “Everything-but-the-Bagel” Mix on our challah), and I was wondering what else could be done with it, besides top my challah’s! Out of that inspiration, this recipe was born. Different and delicious (and easy), it’ll be a winner in your house...
In this week’s parsha, Parshas Vayakhel, the parsha begins by reiterating the command to keep Shabbos. And Moshe assembled the entire assembly of the Children of Israel and said to them… שֵׁשֶׁת יָמִים, תֵּעָשֶׂה מְלָאכָה, וּבַיּוֹם הַשְּׁבִיעִי יִהְיֶה לָכֶם קֹדֶשׁ שַׁבַּת שַׁבָּתוֹן - For six...
In this week’s parsha, Parshas Ki Sisa, the Bnei Yisrael find themselves waiting for Moshe to return from his communion with Hashem atop Har Sinai, since the giving of the Torah forty days earlier. וַיַּרְא הָעָם, כִּי-בֹשֵׁשׁ מֹשֶׁה לָרֶדֶת מִן-הָהָר - And the people saw...
This is a super easy, super delicious chicken dish that will become a staple (I hope!) in your home. It’s perfect for any weeknight, and nice enough for a Shabbos meal as well. It takes just a few minutes to throw together, yet yields a dish...
In this week’s parsha, Parshas Tetzaveh, amongst the many topics discussed, Hashem commands Moshe regarding the lighting of the menorah, the bigdei kehunah (priestly garments) the kohanim will wear when serving in the Mishkan (Tabernacle), the inauguration of the kohanim into the priestly service, the...
There was no time this week for me to develop a new recipe, but I served oatmeal-raisin-chocolate chip cookies at parsha class yesterday, and the women loved them, and wanted to know where the recipe was from! From my site, of course :) So, for those...
In this week’s parsha, Parshas Terumah, we are commanded regarding the construction of the Mishkan, the portable Sanctuary that would serve as the resting place for the Shechina, keviyachol. After the people left Egypt and received the Torah, they were to build the Mishkan (Tabernacle): וְעָשׂוּ...
This is a delicious soup that celebrates the produce of fall/winter. It’s really easy to prepare and warming on a cold winter night (or afternoon!). I try to always have soup in the fridge, as it’s a great and healthy filler between lunch and...
Dear friends, For your interest, here is the link to a new Chodesh Adar I shiur, presented this morning at the YI Woodmere. https://www.yutorah.org/sidebar/lecture.cfm/917007/mrs-michal-horowitz/adar-i-and-mitzvas-zachor-lessons-and-inspiration-from-the-life-of-a-kadosh/ Enjoy and feel free to share with others. Kol tuv, besuros tovos, and Iy'H chodesh tov! Michal ...