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...
In this week’s dramatic parsha, Parshas Vayeishev, we move full-steam ahead into the story of Yosef ha’Tzaddik (Yosef the righteous) …. Yosef, whose mother died in childbirth with his younger brother, Binyamin; Yosef, who spends too much time fixing his hair and eyelashes; Yosef, the...
In this week’s parsha, Parshas Vayishlach, we meet our forefather, Yaakov, preparing for his return to Eretz Yisrael. He has worked for his father-in-law Lavan for twenty years - fourteen for his wives and six for his flocks - and with his family and animals,...
This is a great, tasty, different and easy way to prepare salmon. As it’s fun and unique, the kids love it too. Salsa Salmon Place salmon fillets (I use boneless, skinless fillets of salmon) in a foil pan (or in an oven safe baking dish, if you...
In this week’s parsha, Parshas Vayeitzei, we journey with Yaakov Avinu, who enters the parsha a lonely and hunted man, fleeing the wrath of his brother, Eisav, and ends the parsha a man wealthy in family and flocks. During his twenty year stay at the...
\ This fast, easy and yummy recipe yields winning results every time. I actually feel a bit funny sharing a “recipe” that has four ingredients; like, that’s it, how could it be so easy and fast?! But for those of you who enjoy new ways to prepare...
In this week’s parsha, Parshas Toldos, Yaakov - who becomes the father of the Shivtei Kah (Tribes of Israel) - and infamous Eisav - grandfather of Amalek, our arch enemy - are born to Yitzchak and Rivka. After twenty years of childlessness, and much prayer,...
\This is a delicious, filling and hearty soup, perfect for cold winter nights. The soup is pureed, so no one will know there are lentils in it. Trust me, I have made it twice over the past week (once parve [see parve option below] and...