In honor of Parshas Toldos, and the firstborn rights that Eisav sells to Yaakov for a bowl of lentil soup (see Bereishis 25:29-34), here is a scrumptious Vegetable-Lentil soup recipe, which can be served at your Friday night Shabos seuda. May we always share simchas and...
“Over these I cry, my eye, my eye, runs with tears” (Eichah 1:16). With heavy hearts and eyes that run with tears, we reflect on a day of terrible pain and indescribable tragedy, as Klal Yisrael mourns the loss of the kedoshim R’ Avraham Shmuel Goldberg...
(Note to reader: Keep reading! Recipe follows this brief Dvar Torah….) In this week’s Parsha, Chayei Sarah, Sarah Imainu is nifteres. Why is the parsha called “The Life of Sarah” if, in fact, it speaks about the death of Sarah? The Sages teach that a righteous...
In this week’s Parsha, we meet Avraham Avinu (A”A) as he is recuperating from his bris milah. In the heat of the day, as he sits at the entrance to his tent, he lifts his eyes, and lo and behold, he sees 3 men (angels...
In this week’s Parsha, the Torah tells us (Bereishis 17:23,26) that Avraham performed the mitzvah of milah בְּעֶצֶם הַיּוֹם הַזֶּה - in the middle of that very day. What is the significance of Avraham performing bris milah in the middle of the day? Rashi (Devarim 32:48)...
A dear friend taught me about the beauty of Parsha Cakes a few years ago - fun for the young, and those of us who are young at heart! Especially as we begin our journey through the books of Bereishis and Shemos, it's easy to be...
This is an oft-requested recipe for delicious, yet not-too-heavy on calories, Mocha Muffins, that both adults and kids will enjoy. Delicious with a cup of coffee or tea, or even better with a cold glass of milk. Easy to prepare and tasty to eat, this...
“What’s New” - my blog on this site - will be updated regularly, with a weekly Torah insight, or recipe of the week. As I get regular requests to share my recipes, especially of baked goods that I serve at classes in my home, I thought...