Chametz on Shavuot The Chatam Sofer says (Parshat Emor, page 61) that matzah (non-leavened bread) represents our spiritual aspect, while chametz (leavened goods) represents our physical aspect. On Passover, the […]
Judaism 101
What does kosher mean? Learn the rules, reasoning, and modern application of the Jewish dietary laws.
Woe to the Wicked, Woe to his Neighbor This week’s Torah reading dictates where each tribe should camp, as the Jews traveled through the desert on their way from Egypt […]
< Lesson 12: Preparing Fruits & Vegetables for Serving on Shabbos Lesson 13: How We Got From “Don’t Work on Shabbos” to All These Details… To people that aren’t familiar […]
The Spiritual Aspect of Food This week’s Torah reading dictates laws pertaining to the Kosher diet; which animals we may eat and which we may not eat. The Abarbanel explains […]
< Lesson 11: Making Salad on Shabbos Lesson 12: Preparing Fruits and Vegetables for Serving on Shabbos This lesson’s topic was touched upon in the previous few lessons, but I […]
There are a number of foods that are customary to eat on Chanukah (Hanukkah). Below are the history and explanations of two such traditions, dairy foods and waffles. Eating Cheese […]
Chanukah wouldn’t be the same without latkes. Especially the first night. This year, I tell myself, I’m going to get a head start. It’s Erev Chanukah (Hanukkah Eve). Most times, […]
The best Jewish food not only fills the stomach, but warms the heart. If you tell someone that you top your chopped liver with grieben, their face may light up […]
To a novice, the notion of baking challah seems very daunting. But there’s nothing like warm, homemade challah to start your Shabbat, and it turns out that once you get […]
Cheesecakes, salads, soups, and more! Shavuot is on the way, and our minds are turning to menu-planning. Luckily for us, Artscroll’s compiled a list of recipes to help out. Whether […]
