Josh recently lost his job in the economic downturn. He had no idea where he would get the money to pay his mortgage and bills. As his meager savings were […]
Judaism 101
Judaism 101 offers insight into the beliefs, practices, and history of Judaism, providing a solid foundation for further study.
A healthy, tasty and easy alternative to starchy kugels. Ingredients: 8 zucchini, peeled and shredded 1 chopped onion 2 potatoes 1 1/2 cups of flour 5 eggs 1/2 cup oil […]
Fresh, hot falafel in pita, dripping with techina. Mmmm, an Israeli delight. An Israeli fattening delight. Here’s a dietetic version, still delicious. Ingredients: 2 cups chickpeas, cooked Coriander (or parsley […]
Techina, also known as tahini, is a sesame-seed based condiment popular in Israel. Traditional in falafel. Ingredients: 2 cups 100% ground techina 3 cups water 1 1/2 tsp. salt 2 […]
Chicken soup is a classic that doesn’t need much introduction. Enjoy on Friday night as is or with soup accompaniments like matzah balls, lukshen (noodles) or croutons. Ingredients: 1-2 chickens […]
Who doesn’t associate Rosh Hashana with apples? This super easy recipe from Mrs. Raizelle Serebrowski, assistant director of the Oorah Rebbetzins program, gives you a new way to add them […]
Honey cake is a tried and true Rosh Hashana tradition. But how many of us actually enjoy our cake? Here’s a recipe from Mrs. Horowitz, an Oorah employee who actually […]
There are many symbolic foods traditionally eaten at the Rosh Hashana meal. (This article does a good job explaining the background for this.) Probably the most well known, of course, […]
Who doesn’t love chocolate chip cookies? Dunked in a cup of milk, fresh out of the oven or anytime, these cookies just hit that sweet spot. From Oorah rep and […]
