In this week’s parsha, Parshas Va’era, the redemption from Pharaonic Egypt begins to unfold. A tyrannic, murderous king, who refuses to free the Israelite slaves, along with his willing countrymen, will soon meet their end. The process begins in this week’s parsha with the first...
In this week’s parsha, Parshas Shemos, the shibbud Mitzrayim (Egyptian enslavement) commences with full force. As was in Nazi Germany, the Hebrews in Egypt are libeled and subjected to slander, harassed with financial oppression, subjugated with forced slave labor, and finally, horrifically tortured with infanticide,...
Here’s another great soup recipe for your coldest-winter-since-the-1800s (or so I was told) table. It’s hearty, visually appealing, warming, filling and delicious. I make my parve soups parve (parve utensils, parve pot), so they can be served before, or alongside, any meal. This one’s...
In this week’s parsha, Parshas Vayechi, the curtain closes on the book of Bereishis. As we read the final verses of the first book of the Torah, we marvel at the passage of time. Did we not just read “In the beginning G-d created the...
This is a tasty, filling, colorful, healthy and hearty salad. Wheat Berries are the whole grain form of wheat - the whole, complete grain before it has undergone any processing. They are essentially fat-free, high in fiber and high in protein. This salad is a really nice...
In this week’s parsha, Parshas Vayigash, we learn of the emotional, tear-filled revelation of the Egyptian viceroy, as the ruler of Ancient Egypt and antiquity, powerfully and stunningly declares (what may arguably be the most famous words in all of Bereishis): אֲנִי יוֹסֵף, הַעוֹד אָבִי...
This is a versatile vegetable side dish, which can be served alongside a meat, chicken or fish dinner. I prefer serving cooked veggies to salad with week night dinners and Friday night Shabbos meals. To me, salads are for lunch :) This recipe also meets my...
In this week’s parsha, Parshas Mikeitz, Yosef the Hebrew, Yosef the slave-boy, Yosef who was stolen from the land of the Ivriim, Yosef, who can’t seem to catch a break from the troubles that befall him, suddenly, without scarcely a moment’s notice, becomes Yosef The...
In honor of Chanukah, I am resending my “secret” latke recipe, which I posted last year: https://michalhorowitz.com/scrumptious-classic-potato-latkes/ A patchka… but well worth it :) And for your interest, check out this fascinating book, recently added to Recommended Reading: https://michalhorowitz.com/sacred-treasure-cairo-genizah/ Kol tuv and Chanukah samayach! Michal...
Now that the first snow has fallen (at least in NY it has!) and we feel that winter has arrived, it’s always the right time for a hearty, filling, warming, and tasty soup. This is a great soup, and a really nice change from the...