As we contend with the ongoing impact of the Coronavirus pandemic, we pray, we learn and we grow as Jews. In the past, people saw epidemics as divine punishment. However,...
A man who wants to lead the orchestra must turn his back on the crowd. —Max Lucado Not a Time for Silence 7.7 billion lives have changed over the last few weeks—all due...
INGREDIENTS: 1 large cauliflower, cut into 2-inch florets (about 8 cups) 1 medium onion, chopped 2 tsp fresh thyme leaves 2 Tbsp olive oil 3-4 cloves garlic, minced (about 2 tsp) kosher salt freshly ground black pepper thyme leaves, for...
INGREDIENTS: Five apples sliced - any variety- I like to mix Granny Smith and Macintosh 1 cup orange juice 5 eggs 1/4 cup oil 3/4 cup sugar Cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon vanilla 1 cup matza meal DIRECTIONS: Apple kugel is a...
INGREDIENTS: 2 eggs, lightly beaten 1 cup water, divided 1-1/2 cups finely chopped onion, divided 1 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 2 pounds ground beef 1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce 1 cup sugar 1/2 cup lemon juice DIRECTIONS: Pesach will...
INGREDIENTS: Cooking spray 2 1/2 c. powdered sugar 3/4 c. unsweetened cocoa powder 1/4 tsp. kosher salt 4 large egg whites 1/2 tsp. pure vanilla extract 1 1/2 c. chocolate chips DIRECTIONS: Preheat oven to 350° and line two...
For many Jews, the approach of Passover brings mixed feelings. There’s much excitement about this important spring festival as we gather to recount the dramatic story of the Israelites’ escape...
The process of sinning and repenting ascends to a different level in this week’s portion. In addition to the regular steps of penitence, the Torah commands that the sinner must...
Sacrifices, the subject of this week’s parsha, were central to the religious life of biblical Israel. We see this not only by the sheer space devoted to them in the...
Rabbis, inspirational speakers, and psychologists alike invariably proclaim that we should strive for greatness; it seems as if the goal of life is to become great. Yet, very few people...