In this week’s parsha, Parshas Re’eh, we are commanded regarding the mitzvah of giving tzedaka (charity). כִּי-יִהְיֶה בְךָ אֶבְיוֹן מֵאַחַד אַחֶיךָ, בְּאַחַד שְׁעָרֶיךָ, בְּאַרְצְךָ, אֲשֶׁר ה’-נֹתֵן לָךְ--לֹא תְאַמֵּץ אֶת-לְבָבְךָ, וְלֹא תִקְפֹּץ אֶת-יָדְךָ, מֵאָחִיךָ, הָאֶבְיוֹן - If there shall be a destitute person among you, of one...
This is both a gorgeous and delicious fish dish. The minimal effort required to squeeze the citrus fruits and extract the fresh juices is well worth it for the final product that results. The salmon is visually appealing, beautiful to serve, as well as healthy and...
In this week’s parsha, Parshas Eikev, we are commanded regarding a mitzvah which is an integral part of our daily routine. In regard to blessing Hashem after meals, the pasuk says: וְאָכַלְתָּ֖ וְשָׂבָ֑עְתָּ וּבֵֽרַכְתָּ֙ אֶת ה’ אלקיך עַל־הָאָ֥רֶץ הַטֹּבָ֖ה אֲשֶׁ֥ר נָֽתַן־לָֽךְ - And you will...
This week’s parsha, Parshas V’Eschanan, contains within it some of the most far reaching edicts in our Torah. In the parsha, we read the review of the Aseres Ha’Dibros (the Ten Commandments) (Devarim 5:6-17) as well as the declaration of our faith: Shema Yisrael Hashem...
This is a gorgeous and colorful soup, with a wonderful blend of hearty flavors. I served it for after the Tisha B’Av fast (please G-d, may it be our last day of mourning!!) and it was enjoyed by all - adults and kids alike. It’s...
Dear friends, for your information, here is the link to my Tisha B’Av shiur, which was presented this afternoon at the YI Woodmere, entitled Eichah: The Timeless Lament of the Scroll of Destruction: https://www.yutorah.org/sidebar/lecture.cfm/904661/mrs-michal-horowitz/eichah-the-timeless-lament-of-the-scroll-of-destruction/ May we merit our immediate and complete redemption, with shalom and Simcha for...
This week’s parsha, Parshas Devarim, is always read immediately before Tisha B’Av (this year, it is read on Shabbos day/9 Av itself). Various reasons explaining the connection between Parshas Devarim and Tisha B’Av are given. One of the most well known is that it is...
We were away last Shabbos and we enjoyed this delicious and visually appealing salad at the Shabbos seuda, served by our gracious hostess. It was so good, I even unabashedly asked for the leftovers to go when we left on Motzei Shabbos (okay, admittedly it...
In the beginning of Parshas Masei, the second of this week’s double parshios (Matos Masei), the pasuk (verse) says: אֵלֶּה מַסְעֵי בְנֵי יִשְׂרָאֵל, אֲשֶׁר יָצְאוּ מֵאֶרֶץ מִצְרַיִם לְצִבְאֹתָם: בְּיַד-מֹשֶׁה, וְאַהֲרֹן - These are the journeys of the Children of Israel, who had gone out of the...
This is a totally different take on enjoying the “inside of an egg roll” without all the carbs and the deep-fried dough. A unique and fun flavor experience, this is a special dish to serve with any Shabbos or Yom Tov meal. It’s for the...