In this week’s parsha, Parshas Vayakhel, the Torah tells us that Betzalel, the son of Uri, the son of Chur, from the tribe of Yehudah, was appointed as the master craftsman to oversee the construction of the Mishkan. Along with him was appointed Ohaliav the...
I think that we could all always use a new, versatile, tasty and visually appealing side dish for our Shabos and Yom Tov meals. I wanted a vegetable side dish that bakes like a kugel (or soufflé) but without all the additives that tend to...
In this week’s parsha, Parshas Ki Sisa, we are commanded regarding the keeping, and sanctity, of Shabos kodesh. וְאַתָּה דַּבֵּר אֶל-בְּנֵי יִשְׂרָאֵל, לֵאמֹר, אַךְ אֶת-שַׁבְּתֹתַי, תִּשְׁמֹרוּ: כִּי אוֹת הִוא בֵּינִי וּבֵינֵיכֶם, לְדֹרֹתֵיכֶם--לָדַעַת, כִּי אֲנִי ה’ מְקַדִּשְׁכֶם - And you shall speak to the Children of...
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...
At the end of this week’s parsha, Parshas Mishpatim, the Torah tells us of the final stages of the giving of the Torah, which began in Parshas Yisro and culminated with the famous declaration of “we will do and we will listen,” (Ex.24:7) along with...
Here is another quick, easy, low fat muffin recipe that is also very good and tasty. The texture of the muffin is light and the flavor is sweet, but not too sweet. It takes just minutes to throw this recipe together and the results are...
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...