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...
In this week’s parsha, Parshas Tetzaveh, amongst the many topics discussed, Hashem commands Moshe regarding the lighting of the menorah, the bigdei kehunah (priestly garments) the kohanim will wear when serving in the Mishkan (Tabernacle), the inauguration of the kohanim into the priestly service, the...
There was no time this week for me to develop a new recipe, but I served oatmeal-raisin-chocolate chip cookies at parsha class yesterday, and the women loved them, and wanted to know where the recipe was from! From my site, of course :) So, for those...
In this week’s parsha, Parshas Terumah, we are commanded regarding the construction of the Mishkan, the portable Sanctuary that would serve as the resting place for the Shechina, keviyachol. After the people left Egypt and received the Torah, they were to build the Mishkan (Tabernacle): וְעָשׂוּ...
This is a delicious soup that celebrates the produce of fall/winter. It’s really easy to prepare and warming on a cold winter night (or afternoon!). I try to always have soup in the fridge, as it’s a great and healthy filler between lunch and...
Dear friends, For your interest, here is the link to a new Chodesh Adar I shiur, presented this morning at the YI Woodmere. https://www.yutorah.org/sidebar/lecture.cfm/917007/mrs-michal-horowitz/adar-i-and-mitzvas-zachor-lessons-and-inspiration-from-the-life-of-a-kadosh/ Enjoy and feel free to share with others. Kol tuv, besuros tovos, and Iy'H chodesh tov! Michal ...
In this week’s parsha, Parshas Mishpatim, the grandeur of Matan Torah continues with a myriad of mitzvos, mostly bein adam l’chaveiro, given to the nation, which will form the foundation of Jewish society. Both in last week’s parsha, Yisro, and this week’s parsha, we are commanded...
This recipe might be one of my favorite. Seriously. I would pay to have this in a restaurant; and then go back and order it again! It’s simply addictive and delicious, texturally interesting, protein-packed and super healthy, easy to make and lasts for a couple of...