This is a recipe for those who don’t like being micromanaged and/or following directions too carefully, from our writer in Israel, Mrs. Varda Epstein. She claims it’s good on latkes […]
Judaism 101
What does kosher mean? Learn the rules, reasoning, and modern application of the Jewish dietary laws.
A couple of Chanukah traditions come together in this dish, dubbed “eazy cheezies”: frying food in oil and eating dairy. This recipe comes from Oorah‘s chief bookkeeper, Mrs. Malky Keller. […]
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 […]
The ultimate winter comfort food. Ingredients: 8 cups water 1 cup ground beans 8 oz. mushrooms 1 large onion 1/4 cup barley 2 tsp salt 1/4 tsp pepper Sauté onion […]
Savory and filling! Ingredients: 8-10 potatoes4 onions, sliced or chopped3/4 cup oil1-2 shredded zucchini4 eggs2 1/2 cups flour1 Tbsp. salt1 tsp. pepper Boil and mash the potatoes; let cool a […]
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 […]
