By Joy Scott, Am Haskalah Congregant This week’s Torah parsha, Bo, continues with the story of Exodus. God had already inflicted seven devastating plagues on Egypt, subsequent to the Pharaoh’s perpetual denial to free the enslaved Israelites. In parsha Bo, it becomes apparent that from the very first time that God approached Moses (behind […]
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A ‘Bissel’ of Torah: VA’EIRA (EXODUS 6:2-9:35)
By Joy Scott, Am Haskalah Congregant Last week’s Torah parsha, Shemot, ended with Moses and Aaron both discouraged, as the Pharaoh of Egypt denied their request to free the enslaved Israelites. This week’s parsha, Va’eira, describes with precise detail, the first seven of the ten plagues which would eventually decimate all of Egypt. A […]
Jane’s Kitchen: Pampushky (Ukrainian Garlic Bread Rolls)
Servings: 8 FOR THE DOUGH: 1 cup (250 ml) milk or dairy free milk 2¼ tsps (1 packet) active dry yeast 2 tablespoons sugar 2 tablespoons oil (sunflower, avocado, or olive) 3 cups (380 g) all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons salt 1 egg, beaten FOR THE GARLIC OIL: 3 tablespoons oil (sunflower, avocado, or […]
A ‘Bissel’ of Torah: SHEMOT (EXODUS 1:1-6:1)
By Joy Scott, Am Haskalah Congregant The opening chapters of Exodus plunge us into a midst of epic events. Moses passes from Prince of Egypt, to Midianite shepherd, to leader of the Israelites. The narrative begins with a new Pharaoh of Egypt, “who did not know of Joseph” (1). However, the descendants of Jacob […]
A ‘BISSEL’ OF TORAH: VAYECHI (GENESIS 44:28-50:26)
By Joy Scott, Am Haskalah Congregant In last week’s Torah parsha, Vayigash, Joseph became overwhelmed with emotion when he learned that his father, Jacob, was still alive. He revealed his identity to his eleven brothers and urged them to bring his father and all of their wives and children to Egypt. The brothers were both […]
A ‘Bissel’ of Torah: VAYIGASH (GENESIS 44:18-47:27)
By Joy Scott, Am Haskalah Congregant Last week’s parsha, Mikietz, ended with a somewhat disturbing enigma. Jacob’s ten sons had returned to Egypt to procure additional food as the famine continued. Based on the demand of the ‘Viceroy of Egypt’ (now, their brother Joseph, whom they did not recognize), they were also to bring […]
A ‘Bissel’ of Torah: A ‘BISSEL’ OF TORAH: MIKEITZ (GENESIS 41:1-44:7)
By Joy Scott, Am Haskalah Congregant Twelve years pass, with Joseph still languishing in an Egyptian jail. Suddenly, he finds himself not only free, but also the ‘Viceroy’ of Egypt. The swiftness with which this change occurred was nothing short of a miracle. One night, the Pharaoh of Egypt had two highly disquieting and […]
Jane’s Kitchen: Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Pomegranate Molasses
Servings: 8 2 pounds Brussels sprouts, cleaned and cut in half 1/4 cup olive oil 3/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1 cup chopped walnuts 1/3 cup fresh pomegranate seeds 2 tablespoons pomegranate molasses (or a mixture of lemon juice and honey) Preheat oven to 450 degrees F. In a large mixing […]
Jane’s Kitchen: Chickpea and Baby Beet Salad with Pickled Red Onions
Servings: 8 1/4 cup cider vinegar 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup thinly sliced red onion 1 teaspoon Dijon-style mustard 1 (5-ounce) package mixed baby greens 1 (15-ounce) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed 1 (8-ounce) package refrigerated cooked whole baby beets, halved or quartered 1/4 cup roughly chopped fresh chives or other fresh herbs Cracked black […]
Jane’s Kitchen: Mushroom Barley Soup
2 tablespoons vegetable oil 2 medium onions, coarsely chopped 2 large celery ribs, diced small 3/4 cup pearl barley 1/2 ounce imported dried mushrooms (Porcini or other variety), rinsed and coarsely chopped 4 cups packed escarole, coarsely chopped 1 can (16 oz.) Italian peeled tomatoes, drained and chopped, juice reserved 2 large carrots, sliced 1/4″ […]