With this week’s double parshios, Vayakhel-Pekudei, we close the book of Shemos once again. The road to redemption outlined in Sefer ha’Geula (the Book of Redemption) is complete, as the Bnei Yisrael finish the construction of the Mishkan (Tabernacle), and the presence of G-d rests...
This is a tasty, nutritious, colorful and satisfying dish - for Pesach or anytime of the year. It would be a lovely complement to a fish meal, or any vegetarian/dairy menu. As are most of my recipes, it’s relatively easy to put together. My tasters Sunday...
It’s hard to believe, as we marvel at the passage of time, that it’s Purim once again. The winter has just about passed and with Purim, we begin to move into Chodesh ha’Aviv (Spring season). The one day celebration is marked with four special mitzvos: Mishloach...
This is a pleasing, pretty and delicious salad, with bright colors and a melody of flavors which blend so well together. To quote my 14 year old daughter, when she first tasted it, “So many different flavors in each bite!” I prepared it for this...
In this week’s parsha, Parshas Tetzaveh, the Torah continues to instruct us regarding the construction of the Mishkan. The bigdei kehunah (priestly garments) that are to be made are outlined in great detail, as is the command to build the Mizbayach ha’zahav (the golden altar...
In this week’s parsha, Parshas Teruma, we are commanded regarding the construction of the Mishkan (the Tabernacle), where the nation would worship during their sojourn through the desert wilderness. Moshe was to collect from the people gold, silver, copper, turquoise wool, purple wool, scarlet wool, animal...
This salad is super easy to throw together, and with its array of colors, visually appealing. The taste of the ingredients comes together surprisingly well; it’s deliciously addictive! This salad is a nice change from the typical corn salad, and perfect for any Shabbos, Yom Tov,...
In this week’s parsha, Parshas Mishpatim, the giving of the Torah continues with law after law -Mishpatim, which govern social order. While the focus of Parshas Yisro is the exalted, awe-inspiring and holy revelation at Sinai, the focus of Parshas Mishpatim is how to apply...
This is a unique salad, bursting with flavors, and a really nice change from the usual (or at least, it’s unique and different for us!). When I’m not being salad-creative, or have no special ingredients on hand, I go with grab some-lettuce-add-whatever-vegetables-are-on-hand, throw-in-some-crackers-and-dressing, and...
In this week’s parsha, Parshas Yisro, the Israelite nation finds itself in the Wilderness of Sinai. בַּחֹדֶשׁ, הַשְּׁלִישִׁי, לְצֵאת בְּנֵי-יִשְׂרָאֵל, מֵאֶרֶץ מִצְרָיִם--בַּיּוֹם הַזֶּה, בָּאוּ מִדְבַּר סִינָי - In the third month from when the Children of Israel left the land of Egypt, on that day,...