Passover is NOT the time of our FREEDOM – it’s the time of our CHERUT. What’s the difference? In almost all English translations of the Passover Hagaddah we call Pesach, the “Season of our Freedom” (Zman Cherutaynu). And we declare Read more…
We decided to try something a bit different with our chicken this week. Chinese dishes are some of our favorites, so we added the rice vinegar, soy (tamari) and bok choy to this stew to give a hint of the Read more…
Who started it, and who can stop the plagues and war? This week we begin reading the book of Leviticus, or VaYikra in Hebrew וַיִּקְרָא. In Hebrew, the 5 books of the Torah are named after the first meaningful word Read more…
If you have never made Challah bread, try this great recipe. Many of you are new to our Israeli and Jewish recipes. And we are here to help you learn how to prepare and enjoy them. When she first signed Read more…
When Stephanie Munster posted this teaser photo on her FB timeline, I got really excited. Farfel was always a staple in the poor Jewish Ashkenaz communities of Poland, Russia and most other eastern European countries which was home for Jews Read more…
Purim is one of the most important dates in the Jewish calendar. It falls on the 14th of Adar – Monday night and Tuesday March 6/7, 2023 (15th of Adar in Jerusalem). For those of you who are unfamiliar with Read more…
Eggplant Pizza???!!! This is a healthy snack or a meal that everyone will love, especially the kids! Plus it’s gluten free! So you can make it during Passover. Here’s a fun video version … but full recipe for this Eggplant Read more…
While it is still winter everyone seems to love a good hearty soup. Here’s a split pea soup that I really love and is sure to please your crowd. It’s simple to make and tastes really elegant. The secret is Read more…
Supporting the “Cause” – Are there lessons from the Golden Calf episode that we can apply to the Truckers Convoy? WARNING: I’m not comparing the Golden Calf worshipers to the Truckers.. read to the end. This week’s Torah Portion, Ki Read more…
We like to have baked salmon for our lunch-time meal on Shabbat. And almost always, we make too much because we’ve filled ourselves on the Challah, hummus and other salads before the main course. So what to do with the Read more…
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