(Note to reader: Keep reading!  Recipe follows this brief Dvar Torah….) In this week’s Parsha, Chayei Sarah, Sarah Imainu is nifteres.  Why is the parsha called “The Life of Sarah” if, in fact, it  speaks about the death of Sarah? The Sages teach that a righteous...

In this week’s Parsha, the Torah tells us (Bereishis 17:23,26) that Avraham performed the mitzvah of milah בְּעֶצֶם הַיּוֹם הַזֶּה - in the middle of that very day.  What is the significance of Avraham performing bris milah in the middle of the day? Rashi (Devarim 32:48)...

This is an oft-requested recipe for delicious, yet not-too-heavy on calories, Mocha Muffins, that both adults and kids will enjoy.  Delicious with a cup of coffee or tea, or even better with a cold glass of milk.  Easy to prepare and tasty to eat, this...