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
A while ago, on the spur of the moment we decided to make a trip to Jerusalem. When my daughter heard we were coming she invited us to join her family for dinner. So sweet! And she made one of Read more
The ‘best’ lasagna recipes combine layers of meat sauce, pasta and cheese. This presents a problem for people who are trying to keep Kosher. We don’t mix dairy products and meat products in one recipe. One way around this is Read more