By Joy Scott, Am Haskalah Congregant Last week, we read parsha Tazria, which introduced us to the bizarre malady of ‘Tzara’at.’ In effect, this was considered physical evidence of a spiritual failing, disclosed in a myriad of dermatological disorders. The mystery shrouding parsha Tazria was the absence of any specific transgression, or identification of […]
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A ‘Bissel’ of Torah: TAZRIA (LEVITICUS 12:1-13:59)
By Joy Scott Am Haskalah Congregant This week’s Torah parsha, Tazria, is extraordinary not for its content, but for its absence of content. Tazria has been labeled “the Torah parsha least likely to be studied”(1). It has also been accused of having “challenged and confused generations of Torah scholars, as well as legions of rabbinical […]
A ‘Bissel’ of Torah: SHEMINI (LEVITICUS 9:1-11:47)
By Joy Scott, Am Haskalah Congregant For several weeks and many chapters – the longest prelude in the Torah – we have read of the preparations for the moment at which God would bring His Presence to rest amid the people. Five Torah parshiot (Teruma, Tetzaveh, Ki Tisa, Vayakhel, and Pekudi) all describe the […]
Jane’s Kitchen: Solar Eclipse Quesadillas
8 12-inch tortillas 1 16-ounce can refried beans (Rosarita) 1 tablespoon taco seasoning mix 12 ounces Mexican cheese blend, shredded Salsa and sour cream to serve Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Mash beans with taco seasoning. Build quesadillas by covering two-thirds of a tortilla with cheese and spreading the bean mixture in the […]
Jane’s Kitchen: Sweet Potato Sunshine Salad
By Laura Wright, The First Mess 1 1/2 pounds mini sweet potatoes 2 medium carrots, peeled + small diced (I used some heirloom purple ones for color contrast) 2 orange or yellow bell peppers, seeded and diced into 3/4 inch-ish pieces 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes any color, cut in half 1/2 small red onion, […]
Jane’s Kitchen: Golden Sunshine Quinoa Salad
By Ingrid Hoffman 2 cups quinoa, pre-washed if possible 2 1/2 cups broth (vegetable or chicken) 16 scallions, white and light green parts only, sliced 1 cup golden raisins, chopped 1/2 cup rice vinegar 1/2 cup orange juice 1 teaspoon orange zest 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 1/4 teaspoon cumin powder 1 cucumber, […]
A ‘Bissel’ of Torah: TZAV (LEVITICUS 6:1-8:36)
By Joy Scott, Am Haskalah Congregant The primary theme of last week’s Torah parsha, Vayikra, pertained to the five diverse sacrifices which the Israelites presented at the Sanctuary. On the surface, this week’s parsha, Tzav, appears to be merely an extension of Vayikra, differentiated solely by the focus shifting to the kohanim, who were the […]
A ‘Bissel’ of Torah: VAYIKRA (LEVITICUS 1:1-5:26)
By Joy Scott, Am Haskalah Congregant This week’s Torah parsha, Vayikra, is the first in the Book of Leviticus, known formally as ‘Torat Kohanim’ (Instructions for the Priests) (1). The title, Vayikra, defines the entire Book of Leviticus: “and He called”. We have just completed reading the thrilling and dramatic story of the Book […]
Jane’s Kitchen: Cock-a-Leekie Soup
6 servings of Impossible ‘chicken’ tenders, cut into bite-size chunks 1/4 cup Vegan chicken broth, or to taste 2 1/8 pints of water 1 onion, chopped 2 leeks, sliced 2 carrots, chopped 12 prunes, chopped 2 sprigs of thyme 1 bay leaf salt pepper Bring water and broth base to the boil. Add in the […]
A ‘Bissel’ of Torah: PEKUDEI (EXODUS 38:21-40-38)
By Joy Scott, Am Haskalah Congregant Pekudei is the last chapter in the Book of Exodus. For the fourth time, as in parshiot Tetzaveh, Terumah and Vayakhel, we again read a tedious repetition of the inventory of all the equipment used in the building and decorating of the Sanctuary: “These are the records of […]