In this week’s parsha, Parshas Ki Savo, we learn of the obligation to bring Bikkurim - the first fruits of the shivas ha’minim (seven species [of produce] for which the Land of Israel is blessed, see Devarim 8:8) - up to the kohanim in the...
While everyone has their tried-and-true classic meatball recipe (many of which contain generous amounts sugar and cranberry sauce [i.e.: more sugar]), this is a delicious - and likely healthier - take on your classic meatball recipe. For those to whom its relevant, these are also...
In this week’s parsha, Parshas Ki Seitzei, the Torah charges us with the command to remember - זָכוֹר. We are commanded to remember what Hashem did to Miriam on the way out of Egypt (Devarim 24:9). Reminding us to recall an incident that happened years...
As we move into fall and begin to plan our Yom Tov menus… This fabulous pastrami roast is out-of-this-world-delicious and perfect for your Shabbos or Yom Tov table. It’s pretty easy to put together and freezes perfectly. So you can plan it, prepare it, slice and...
Rosh Chodesh Elul, 1 Elul…The beginning of the end of the year. The summer is ending, the fall is coming, 5777 is almost over and 5778 will soon begin. When Elul arrives, it behooves us to ask ourselves: What have we accomplished these past eleven months? ...
In this week’s parsha, Parshas Eikev, Moshe Rabbeinu continues his masterful and powerful soliloquy to the people. He reminds us of the good Land to where we are going, he reminds and exhorts us to keep the mitzvos, he reminds us to serve and love...
In this week’s parsha, Parshas V’Eschanan, we continue the final journey with Moshe Rabbeinu, days before his demise. Moshe continues to exhort, urge, remind, direct, teach and love the people in this parsha. The language is poetic and stirring, the messages he conveys are deep...
Dear Friends, FYI, Link to New Shiur which I gave this afternoon at the YI Woodmere: Nachem: Finding Comfort from Within the Pain http://www.yutorah.org/sidebar/lecture.cfm/882776/mrs-michal-horowitz/nachem-finding-comfort-from-within-the-pain/ And Link to New Shiur given yesterday morning: Because of Kamtza and Bar Kamtza… Are We Blaming the Wrong Guy? http://www.yutorah.org/sidebar/lecture.cfm/882734/mrs-michal-horowitz/because-of-kamtza-bar-kamtza-are-we-blaming-the-wrong-guy-/ Wishing you an easy and meaningful rest...
There’s a cute story behind these muffins. Apparently I gave the recipe to my mother many years ago - and she has been making them ever since, while they fell off my recipe repertoire! Last week, I was looking for a “new” muffin recipe and decided...
Sefer Devarim, Parshas Devarim, Mishneh Torah… As we open the fifth and final book of the Torah this Shabbos, we come to the last days in the life of Moshe Rabbainu. Moshe, who was not a man of words, who was heavy of tongue, who was...