In this week’s parsha, Parshas Nitzavim, Moshe Rabbeinu leaves us with the final messages of this year. As we are about to enter into 5779, with Rosh Hashana upon us, we take Moshe’s words with us. The pasuk (verse) says: אַתֶּם נִצָּבִים הַיּוֹם כֻּלְּכֶם, לִפְנֵי ה׳...
This beautiful dish elevates humble gefilte fish into a palate-pleasing and visually colorful perfect appetizer. The roasted carrots and parsnip add flavor, sophistication and depth, and complement the fish very well. The dipping sauce is delicious and can also be used as a dip for...
For all those of us who love cookies, but don’t have the time to bake batches of cookies, these squares are great. There are super easy to throw together, on the healthier side for a cookie (oil instead of margarine, white whole wheat flour, and...
In this week’s parsha, Parshas Ki Savo, we read of the brachos (blessings) that will come if we follow the path of Torah. The pasukim (verses) say: And it will be, if you listen to the voice of Hashem, your G-d, to keep, to perform...
In this week’s parsha, Parshas Ki Seitzei, we are told of the Ben Sorer U’Moreh - the wayward and rebellious son. This is the boy who does not listen to the voice of his father and to the voice of his mother, and they discipline...
Okay… drumroll please. This is seriously one of the best rice dishes. Ever. It’s super gourmet, yet super easy to throw together. The sautéed carrots and leeks lend gorgeous color to the rice, and all the flavors come together so tastefully. As my 12-year-old son...
This week’s parsha, Parshas Shoftim, is generally the first parsha read in the month of Elul. In the parsha, we read: כִּי-תֵצֵא לַמִּלְחָמָה עַל-אֹיְבֶךָ, וְרָאִיתָ סוּס וָרֶכֶב עַם רַב מִמְּךָ--לֹא תִירָא, מֵהֶם - When you go out to war against your enemy, and you see...
This is a gorgeous salad, packed with healthy goodness and unique and delicious flavor combinations. Though it requires a few different steps, none are difficult. The rewards - in presentation, flavor, and health benefits - are well worth it. Quinoa-Kale Salad with Roasted Veggies Cook 1 c....
Dear Friends, Shavua and Chodesh Tov. For your interest, here is the link to my shiur of this morning, given at the YI Woodmere - Ani Le’Dodi v’Dodi Li: Empathy and Sensitivity Toward My Fellow Jew. https://www.yutorah.org/sidebar/lecture.cfm/905478/mrs-michal-horowitz/ani-le-dodi-v-dodi-li-empathy-and-sensitivity-toward-my-fellow-jew/ Please enjoy and share this shiur link with others. Kol tuv, Michal...
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...