In this week’s parsha, Parshas Shemini, after much time, effort, donations, and dedication on behalf of the people, under the direction of Moshe and Betzalel, and along with much Siyata d’Shmaya (Divine assistance), the narrative that began in Parshas Terumah - דַּבֵּר אֶל-בְּנֵי יִשְׂרָאֵל, וְיִקְחוּ-לִי...
In this week’s parsha, Parshas Tzav, the Torah commands us regarding the korban todah, the thanksgiving offering. The pasuk (verse) says: וּבְשַׂר, זֶבַח תּוֹדַת שְׁלָמָיו--בְּיוֹם קָרְבָּנוֹ, יֵאָכֵל: לֹא-יַנִּיחַ מִמֶּנּוּ, עַד-בֹּקֶר - And the flesh of his feast thanksgiving peace-offering must be eaten on the day...
These blondies are so easy to make, fun and delicious to eat, freeze perfectly, and yield a unique and updated version of the classic blondie. Try it and you’ll love it as much as we did! Perfect for your Purim seuda dessert table, a long...
With this week’s parsha, Parshas Vayikra, we open up the third book of Torah, Sefer Vayikra. Sefer Vayikra begins with the command to Moshe regarding various korbanos (usually translated as offerings or sacrifices). The commentators differ in their opinions as to what is the purpose...
I had too many ripe bananas sitting on my counter, and wanted to do something different than my usual (much loved and delicious, but sometimes you need a change) banana muffins (link to recipe below). These yields a soft and delicious cookie-bar, sweet but not too...
In this week’s parsha, Parshas Pekudei, the Mishkan is completed. After months of donations by the people and construction overseen by the master craftsmen, Betzalel and Ohaliav, the embroidery, metalwork, woodwork, lapidary work, spice mixing, oil pressing, leather work, and sewing are all done. The...
We love Everything Challah (the “Everything-but-the-Bagel” Mix on our challah), and I was wondering what else could be done with it, besides top my challah’s! Out of that inspiration, this recipe was born. Different and delicious (and easy), it’ll be a winner in your house...
In this week’s parsha, Parshas Vayakhel, the parsha begins by reiterating the command to keep Shabbos. And Moshe assembled the entire assembly of the Children of Israel and said to them… שֵׁשֶׁת יָמִים, תֵּעָשֶׂה מְלָאכָה, וּבַיּוֹם הַשְּׁבִיעִי יִהְיֶה לָכֶם קֹדֶשׁ שַׁבַּת שַׁבָּתוֹן - For six...
In this week’s parsha, Parshas Ki Sisa, the Bnei Yisrael find themselves waiting for Moshe to return from his communion with Hashem atop Har Sinai, since the giving of the Torah forty days earlier. וַיַּרְא הָעָם, כִּי-בֹשֵׁשׁ מֹשֶׁה לָרֶדֶת מִן-הָהָר - And the people saw...
This is a super easy, super delicious chicken dish that will become a staple (I hope!) in your home. It’s perfect for any weeknight, and nice enough for a Shabbos meal as well. It takes just a few minutes to throw together, yet yields a dish...