Techina Cookies
My husband introduced me to techina (tahini), a staple found in most Israeli kitchens, as soon as we made aliyah in 1992.
Camp Recipe: Chef Lori's Shabbat Brownies
Strawberry Ice Cream
This super-easy yet elegant recipe results in a light, refreshing, frozen dessert.
The Music of N’ilah – Part One
By Cantor Barbara R. Finn
What Can We Learn From the Juxtaposition of Joy and Sorrow?
Several times during the year, the Jewish calendar places joyous and challenging holidays near each other. What lessons we take from this juxtaposition?
In the Middle of the Night
As Moses and Aaron struggle to convince Pharaoh to release the Israelites, the plagues sent by God increase in severity getting darker and darker. Moses warns Pharaoh that the locusts "shall cover the surface of the land, so that no one will be able to see the land" (Exodus 10:5).