By Rabbi Yitzchok Aryeh Strimber As Jacob neared his death, this week’s Torah reading quotes the blessingshe gave to each of his children. Every child got a unique blessing. To […]
This week’s Torah reading describes the migration of Jacob’s family toEgypt. As the clan neared Egypt, the verse says (46:28) that Jacob sent his sonJudah ahead to arrange matters for […]
One of the great miracles we recently commemorated on Chanukah is the victory the Jews had over the Greeks. The Greeks severely oppressed the Jewish nation, especially in outlawing the […]
The bulk of Parshas Vayeishev, and the remainder of the book of Genesis, is devoted to the story of Joseph in Egypt. After Joseph was sold into slavery and brought […]
All of the doughnuts, less of the fat. These will be a welcome addition to your Chanukah menu. Main ingredients 1 and 1/3 cups soy milk, divided 2 and 1/4 […]
“Season’s Greetings.” That’s what people wish each other these days. The world we live in doesn’t tolerate discrimination, so out of political correctness, we coined a non-denominational catchphrase that everyone […]
These are essentially sugar cookies and serve as the perfect Chanukah Cookies recipe! Serve these as are or kick them up a notch by drizzling melted chocolate and adding sprinkles. […]
There’s no food that says Chanukah like potato latkes fried in lots and lots of oil. But come on, who can eat potato latkes for eight days straight? Change it […]
Happy Chanukah, Happy Hanukah, and חג אורים שמח are some of the different greetings we wish each other on Chanukah. What is really the big deal with Chanukah? I mean, […]
An Oorah Holiday Guide Light Up Your Chanukah! While you’re enjoying the lights of your menorah and the delicious tastes of crispy hot latkes and jelly donuts, add something extra […]