From Food and Wine Servings: 8 1 large eggplant (1 1/4 pounds) 1 ounce dried porcini mushrooms Boiling water 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil 1 small onion, minced 4 garlic cloves, grated 2 28-ounce cans imported whole Italian tomatoes, seeded and pureed with their juices 2 tablespoons chopped basil, plus leaves for garnish […]
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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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Jane’s Kitchen: Salmon Roulades with Kalamata Olive, Orange and Celery Relish
Source: Cindy Pawlcyn, Mustards Grill Napa Valley Cookbook Servings: 8 Jane says: “It sounds complicated, but it’s really simple and you can make-ahead. Delicious warm or cold.” ROULADE 12 cloves garlic 1 1/2 cups parsley, chopped 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 1 3-pound salmon fillet, skinless Kosher salt and ground […]