In this week’s parsha, Parshas Ki Seitzei, we are told of the Ben Sorer U’Moreh - the wayward and rebellious son. This is the boy who does not listen to the voice of his father and to the voice of his mother, and they discipline...
Okay… drumroll please. This is seriously one of the best rice dishes. Ever. It’s super gourmet, yet super easy to throw together. The sautéed carrots and leeks lend gorgeous color to the rice, and all the flavors come together so tastefully. As my 12-year-old son...
This week’s parsha, Parshas Shoftim, is generally the first parsha read in the month of Elul. In the parsha, we read: כִּי-תֵצֵא לַמִּלְחָמָה עַל-אֹיְבֶךָ, וְרָאִיתָ סוּס וָרֶכֶב עַם רַב מִמְּךָ--לֹא תִירָא, מֵהֶם - When you go out to war against your enemy, and you see...
This is a gorgeous salad, packed with healthy goodness and unique and delicious flavor combinations. Though it requires a few different steps, none are difficult. The rewards - in presentation, flavor, and health benefits - are well worth it. Quinoa-Kale Salad with Roasted Veggies Cook 1 c....
Dear Friends, Shavua and Chodesh Tov. For your interest, here is the link to my shiur of this morning, given at the YI Woodmere - Ani Le’Dodi v’Dodi Li: Empathy and Sensitivity Toward My Fellow Jew. https://www.yutorah.org/sidebar/lecture.cfm/905478/mrs-michal-horowitz/ani-le-dodi-v-dodi-li-empathy-and-sensitivity-toward-my-fellow-jew/ Please enjoy and share this shiur link with others. Kol tuv, Michal...
In this week’s parsha, Parshas Re’eh, we are commanded regarding the mitzvah of giving tzedaka (charity). כִּי-יִהְיֶה בְךָ אֶבְיוֹן מֵאַחַד אַחֶיךָ, בְּאַחַד שְׁעָרֶיךָ, בְּאַרְצְךָ, אֲשֶׁר ה’-נֹתֵן לָךְ--לֹא תְאַמֵּץ אֶת-לְבָבְךָ, וְלֹא תִקְפֹּץ אֶת-יָדְךָ, מֵאָחִיךָ, הָאֶבְיוֹן - If there shall be a destitute person among you, of one...
This is both a gorgeous and delicious fish dish. The minimal effort required to squeeze the citrus fruits and extract the fresh juices is well worth it for the final product that results. The salmon is visually appealing, beautiful to serve, as well as healthy and...
In this week’s parsha, Parshas Eikev, we are commanded regarding a mitzvah which is an integral part of our daily routine. In regard to blessing Hashem after meals, the pasuk says: וְאָכַלְתָּ֖ וְשָׂבָ֑עְתָּ וּבֵֽרַכְתָּ֙ אֶת ה’ אלקיך עַל־הָאָ֥רֶץ הַטֹּבָ֖ה אֲשֶׁ֥ר נָֽתַן־לָֽךְ - And you will...
This week’s parsha, Parshas V’Eschanan, contains within it some of the most far reaching edicts in our Torah. In the parsha, we read the review of the Aseres Ha’Dibros (the Ten Commandments) (Devarim 5:6-17) as well as the declaration of our faith: Shema Yisrael Hashem...
This is a gorgeous and colorful soup, with a wonderful blend of hearty flavors. I served it for after the Tisha B’Av fast (please G-d, may it be our last day of mourning!!) and it was enjoyed by all - adults and kids alike. It’s...