Parshas Lech Licha. Avraham Avinu, Sarah Imainu. Journeys, Wanderings, Trials, Tribulations, Visions, Prophecies, Battles and Peace Treaties, Bris Milah and Blessings. Lech Licha - the beginnings of the Jewish nation and Jewish destiny. The ancient call that sparked a nation: And Hashem said to Avraham, לֶךְ-לְךָ...
I wanted a new muffin to serve at parsha class on Tuesday morning that would bring the flavors of the fall season indoors. This muffin - with shredded carrots and apple (I used organic for both), oats and applesauce, as well as whole wheat flour...
In this week’s parsha, Parshas Noach, we learn of two different societies and generations: the Dor Ha’Mabul, generation of the deluge, and Dor Ha’flaga, generation of disunion and dispersion. The Dor Ha’Mabul were a sinful people, washed away by the great flood waters. Only Noach, his...
This recipe was inspired by the need for a dinner dish that’s different than chicken (made five different ways); and the quest for a dish that’s healthy, filling, low-fat, nutrient-packed, flavorful and delicious all in one. This dish is it! It’s super easy to prepare, with minimal...
Baruch she’he’chiyanu v’ki’yimanu vi’hi’giyanu la’zman hazeh - blessed be He Who has kept us alive, sustained us and brought us to this time. With the conclusion of the yomim tovim, the excitement and anticipation that we feel is palpable, as we prepare to start our...
By now, most of you (us!) have the yomtov menus planned and the food made. However, if you are looking for a nice - SUPER EASY - and delicious side dish, which will be enjoyed by all, this is it. If you don’t have time...
In this week’s poetic and moving song-of-Torah, Parshas Haazinu, Moshe Rabbeinu prepares to take leave of the nation he has loved and led for forty years. The people will now cross the Jordan River to fulfill their destiny in Eretz Yisrael, while Moshe will die...
Dear Friends, Shavua tov. Below is the link to today’s (new) Aseres Yimei Teshuva shiur, presented this morning at the YI Woodmere, in memory of Ari Fuld z’l HY”D. “Through the Lens of the Akeidah: Is There Meaning in Mourning?” Please listen and please share with others. https://www.yutorah.org/sidebar/lecture.cfm/907263/mrs-michal-horowitz/through-the-lens-of-the-akeidah-is-there-meaning-in-mourning-/ For your...
In this week’s parsha, Parshas Vayelech, the pasukim (verses) say וְעַתָּה, כִּתְבוּ לָכֶם אֶת-הַשִּׁירָה הַזֹּאת, וְלַמְּדָהּ אֶת-בְּנֵי-יִשְׂרָאֵל, שִׂימָהּ בְּפִיהֶם: לְמַעַן תִּהְיֶה-לִּי הַשִּׁירָה הַזֹּאת, לְעֵד--בִּבְנֵי יִשְׂרָאֵל - And now, write for yourselves this song, and teach it to the Children of Israel. Place it in their...
In this week’s parsha, Parshas Nitzavim, Moshe Rabbeinu leaves us with the final messages of this year. As we are about to enter into 5779, with Rosh Hashana upon us, we take Moshe’s words with us. The pasuk (verse) says: אַתֶּם נִצָּבִים הַיּוֹם כֻּלְּכֶם, לִפְנֵי ה׳...