By Joy Scott, Am Haskalah Congregant The primary theme of last week’s Torah parsha, Terumah, was the building of the Mishkan (Sanctuary). Each Israelite donated the gold, silver, copper, fabric and all of the other materials required to create a dwelling of splendor, where God would live ‘within its midst’. This week’s Torah parsha, […]
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A ‘Bissel’ of Torah: TERUMAH (EXODUS 25:1-27:19)
By Joy Scott, Am Haskalah Congregant In last week’s Torah parsha, Mishpatim, Moses provided clarification of the Ten Commandments given to the Israelites by God at Mount Sinai. Additionally, the Children of Israel learned the nature of numerous other laws, commandments, prohibitions and the consequences for disobedience. This week’s Torah parsha, Terumah, begins with […]
A ‘Bissel’ of Torah: MISHPATIM (EXODUS 21:1-24:18)
By Joy Scott, Am Haskalah Congregant In last week’s Torah parsha, Yitro, the Ten Commandments rang out from Mount Sinai in a symphony of sound and vision, thunder and lightning – and the world was forever changed. Although this week’s parsha, Mishpatim, lacks the ’Pyrotechnic Accompaniment’, its message is, in effect, a qualification and […]
Jane’s Kitchen: Impossible Venezuelan Picadillo in Fried Plantain Cups
12 Ounce package of Impossible™ Beef 1 Yellow Or Spanish Onion, Chopped 1 Green Pepper, Chopped 1 Red Pepper, Chopped 3 Garlic Cloves, Minced 1 Small Potato, Diced 1 Chipotle Peppers In Adobo Sauce, Finely Chopped 1 Teaspoon Garlic Powder 1 Tablespoon Cumin 1 Cup Vegetable Stock 2 Tablespoons Tomato Sauce 1/2 Cup Pitted Green […]
A ‘Bissel’ of Torah: YITRO (EXODUS 18:1-20:23)
By Joy Scott, Am Haskalah Congregant This week’s Torah parsha, Yitro, consists of two episodes which appear to be a study in contrast. In the first (Chapter 18, Yitro), Moses’ father-in-law, a high level Midianite, provides Moses lessons in management and governance. In the second, the prime mover is God, Himself, who, in an […]
Jane’s Kitchen: Atakilt Wat (Eritrean Vegetable Stew)
½ head medium green cabbage, chopped 3 medium carrots, peeled and cut in chunks 3 medium potatoes, peeled and cut in chunks 1 cup cut green beans, fresh or frozen 1/2 red bell pepper, cut in chunks 1/2 yellow bell pepper, cut in chunks 4 tablespoon virgin olive oil 1 large onion, sliced 1/2 green […]
Jane’s Kitchen: Sauteed Saltfish in Fried Plantain Cups
8 ounces desalted salt fish (baccala), broken into small pieces or shredded 1 cup sliced onions 3 sprigs fresh thyme, leaves removed 1 large clove garlic, crushed 1 cup diced tomatoes Hot pepper, minced, to taste Kosher salt, to taste Goya frozen Fried Plantain Cups (tostones) for serving One Hour Method for de-salting salt […]
A ‘Bissel’ of Torah: BESHALACH (EXODUS 13:17-17:16)
By Joy Scott, Am Haskalah Congregant The splitting of the ‘Sea of Reeds’ is one of the seminal events in Jewish history. This week’s Torah parsha, Beshalach, begins with a description of how the Israelites finally left Egypt and the yoke of the Pharaoh. What had been considered impossible had occurred! The mightiest army […]
A ‘Bissel’ of Torah: BO (EXODUS 10:1-13:16)
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 […]
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 […]