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
The issue of national leadership is grabbing headlines around the world – whether it’s who makes the best leader as President or Cabinet Secretary or Supreme Court Justice. What better time for learning the Torah’s view of leadership than this Read more
It is our tradition to eat a light meal on Thursday evening since I we prepare a rather heavy multi-course Shabbat dinner for Friday night. I’m not really a fan of the 3 P’s – pasta, pizza or potatoes so Read more
What I call a “Mount Tabor Bowl” (otherwise known as the Buddha Bowl or Hippie Bowl) is a creative way of eating a full meal in one personal sized serving dish. The idea is to pack a whole bunch of Read more
We were out shopping recently at a brand new supermarket in the Village of Kfar Tabor just ten minutes down the road from us here in the Galilee. Actually we were picking up some supplies that we plan to use Read more
“And if you bring an a meal offering baked in the oven, it shall be unleavened cakes of fine flour mixed with olive oil, or unleavened wafers spread with olive oil.” Leviticus 2:4 Following the celebration of Hanukkah this past Read more