A great lower fat crispy treat instead of high fat cookies. 1/4 cup vegetable oil 1/4 cup orange juice 1 cup sugar 3 large eggs 1 tsp pure vanilla extract 1 1/2 cups all purpose unbleached flour 1 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp salt 1 cup semi-sweet mini chocolate chips (you can sub chopped […]
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A ‘Bissel’ of Torah: NOACH (GENESIS 6:9-11:32)
By Joy Scott, Am Haskalah Congregant This week’s Torah Parsha begins: “These are the generations of Noah; Noah was a righteous man for this generation; Noah walked with God” (1). Numerous commentaries have emerged, pertaining to the implication that ‘Noah was a righteous man’. In a rare ‘Torah Moment’, Torah scholars are actually in agreement […]
A ‘Bissel’ of Torah: BEREISHIT (GENESIS 1:1-6:8)
“In the beginning of God’s creation of the heavens and earth, God said: “Let there be light; and, there was light” (1). The first Torah Parsha (BEREISHIT) of the Book of Genesis is probably the most familiar of any other portions of the Torah. The wondrous origination of the universe in six days; the dramatic […]
Jane’s Kitchen: Watermelon Rind Curry
Servings: 4 4 cups watermelon rind,, tough green skin removed and cut into ½ inch pieces 2 tablespoons ghee 5 cloves garlic, minced 1 inch ginger, minced 1/2 serrano pepper, seeded and minced 1/2 teaspoon cumin powder 1 teaspoon coriander powder 1/4 teaspoon paprika 1/4 teaspoon turmeric 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 cup water 1 teaspoon […]
A ‘Bissel’ of Torah: HAAZINU (DEUTERONOMY 32:1- 32:5)
By Joy Scott, Am Haskalah Congregant Every year, either in close proximity, or during the ‘Ten Days of Repentance’, we read the penultimate Torah Parsha (HAAZINU). It is no coincidence that when we are experiencing a heightened sense of spirituality, we are enjoined to hear Moses’ final words to The Children of Israel. For a […]
A ‘Bissel’ of Torah: NITZAVIM-VAYELECH (DEUTERONOMY 29:9-31:30)
By Joy Scott, Am Haskalah Congregant This week, we read a double Parshiot (NITZAVIRIM-VAYELECH). After hearing the list of 98 terrifying curses, at the end of last week’s Torah Parsha (KI TAVO), the people were devastated, and questioned whether they could possibly withstand such frightful punishments. Moses responded with the opening statement of Parsha […]
A ‘Bissel’ of Torah: KI TAVO (DEUTERONOMY 26:1-29:8)
By Joy Scott, Am Haskalah congregant This week’s Parsha (KI TAVO) begins with instructions from Moses to the Children of Israel. They are directed that on the very day that they cross the Jordan, to create two huge stones, on which each word of the Torah will be clearly written. At this point, The Levites […]
A ‘Bissel’ of Torah: KI TEITZEI (DEUTERONOMY 21:10-25:19)
By Joy Scott, Am Haskalah Congregant This week’s Torah Parsha (KI TEITZEI) occurs as the Children of Israel are at the brink of embarking on war with hostile nations, as they tirelessly struggle to reach the ‘Promised Land’. The Parsha comprises seventy-four of the Torah’s six hundred and thirteen commandments. The separate commandments, pertaining to […]
Jane’s Kitchen: Cherry Tomato Cobbler
Servings: 8 Olive oil 2 tablespoons cold butter 1 egg 3/4 cup flour 3/4 cup finely ground cornmeal 3/4 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon baking soda Salt and pepper 1/2 cup buttermilk 2 quarts cherry tomatoes 3 garlic cloves 1 large red onion 1/2 cup grated Parmesan Several sprigs fresh basil or dried, for […]
A ‘Bissel’ of Torah: SHOFTIM (DEUTERONOMY 16:18-21:9)
By Joy Scott, Am Haskalah Congregant In previous Parshiot in the Book of DEUTERONOMY, we learned how God began preparing for the establishment of a new nation in the ‘Promised Land’. Equal portions of the land were allotted, according to the population of each of the tribes. Last week’s Torah Parsha (RE’EH) emphasized the importance […]