In the first two verses of this week’s parsha, Parshas Tetzaveh, the Torah commands us regarding the lighting of the Menorah in the Mishkan.  The opening pasuk instructs Moshe as follows: וְאַתָּה תְּצַוֶּה אֶת-בְּנֵי יִשְׂרָאֵל, וְיִקְחוּ אֵלֶיךָ שֶׁמֶן זַיִת זָךְ כָּתִית--לַמָּאוֹר: לְהַעֲלֹת נֵר, תָּמִיד -...

In this week’s parsha, Parshas Terumah, we enter the world of the Mishkan: וְעָשׂוּ לִי, מִקְדָּשׁ וְשָׁכַנְתִּי, בְּתוֹכָם - Make for Me a Sanctuary of holiness, that I may dwell amongst them (Ex.25:8).  Our journey to freedom, which began with the physical redemption from Egyptian...

It is Wednesday evening, January 27, 11:30pm in Jerusalem.  This week’s post is not a dvar Torah that is based on the parsha and it is not a recipe of foods that I like to eat. This week’s post is simply Reflections… What words shall I pen...

In the beginning of this week’s parsha, Parshas Beshalach, we find a newly freed Israelite nation at the beginning of what would soon become a forty year journey through the wilderness.  The people had left Egypt and were about to come face to face with...

This is a light and tasty salmon, which can be served in smaller portions for an appetizer course or in larger portions for a main course dish.  As with all my recipes, it is easy to prepare, healthy and full of flavor.  Serve it with...