Each week in our newsletter we try to give you a glimpse into our lives here in Israel through our recipes, pictures of beautiful Israel, and insights into Torah wisdom. LET’S BE FB FRIENDS But DURING the week, we post Read more
One of the ways we make our Shabbat meals special is by adding a delicious treat for dessert. This past Shabbat I took out an oldie, but goodie recipe from almost four decades ago. I am sure many of us Read more
This is one of our standard family favorites on Friday night. Because the garlic is cooked, it becomes sweet and loses its intensity, so even the kids love it. Some like to spread the garlic and olive oil mixture right Read more
When we were raising our kids, the weekly challah baking involved 14 cups of flour, 2 cups of sugar and vast quantities of other ingredients! But now being empty nested, I had to come up with a recipe that was Read more
I remember the first time I tasted sushi. I loved it! When I moved to the Galilee, I thought my sushi days were over. However we were surprised to find a few restaurants in Tiberias selling kosher sushi! Here is Read more
Although it is not one of the special “seven species” of the Land of Israel, the almond tree has a special place in the hearts of everyone who lives here in the Land. The almond tree is native to Israel Read more
This year my Hebrew birthday (28th of the month of Shvat) occurred on February 13. The Torah portion coinciding with my Hebrew birthday is “Terumah” Exodus 25:1–27:19. This was the Torah portion that I read from the Torah scroll in Read more
Tu B’Shvat has great significance in the agricultural laws that are relevant in the Land of Israel. The 15th day of the month of Shvat (which falls on Feb 11, 2017) is the cut-off date in the Hebrew calendar for Read more
Recently, I spent a fun day in Netanya. A picnic on the beach, then went to a nursery to pick up some new spring plants for the front porch and went out for coffee on the way home. After unloading Read more
Craving Something Crunchy? Betcha can’t eat just one! Remember that slogan? I never could eat just one Lay’s Potato chip and walk away. Lays Classic are still my favorite. Chips are irresistible. Especially when they have the right amount of Read more