When discussing the building of the Mishkan (the Tabernacle), Moshe Rabbeinu’s instructions seem out of order. Moshe first told Betzalel about constructing the utensils and only then the construction of […]
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Understanding the Scope of Kindness Among Jews This week, Parshas Shemos, we discuss the beginnings of the terrible trials and tribulations the Israelites faced being slaves in Egypt. One interesting […]
Besides the catchy name, this cake is a cinch to prepare… and, of course, to polish off… Ingredients: 1 cup oil 2 cups sugar 3 cups flour 4 eggs 1 […]
Parshas Vayigash – Preparing For The Long Haul The Torah describes the reunification of Yaakov with his long-lost son, Yosef. It was a bittersweet episode, as Yaakov and his family […]
Easy and yummy. Recipe creds Mrs. Nechama Adler of Oorah‘s awesome customer service team. Ingredients: 2 sticks margarine 1 cup brown sugar 1/2 cup sugar 2 eggs 1 tsp. vanilla […]
Reuven heard it, and saved Yosef from their hands. He said ‘Shed no blood; cast him into this pit that is in the wilderness, but lay no hand upon him’—so […]
Walking through the anti-Semitic ridden streets of Kaunus, Lithuania, I found myself being accosted with expressions of disgust, such as “zhid” or “dirty Jew.” As I heard these words being […]
A few of the first portions in Bereshis describe for us the life of one of the greatest people who ever lived, our great forefather; Avraham. I would like to […]
It was the third day following Avraham’s circumcision. Most people would be resting in bed recuperating. Not so Avraham. He sits outside his tent anxiously anticipating that a passerby may […]
