As the Russian military pushes ahead with its offensive on Ukraine, Ukraine’s president, Vladimir Zelensky tells European leaders that “it might be the last time you see me alive.” Zelensky informed the leaders that he would remain in Kyiv and would keep his family in Ukraine. As reported in the Insider, he stated, “I stay…
B’nai B’rith Camp Chief Executive Officer, Michelle Koplan, was recently awarded the American Camp Association’s prestigious Frank M. “Scotty” Washburn award for her outstanding service. Michelle founded the Alliance of Oregon Camps and led the way to reopen Oregon’s overnight camps following the pandemic crisis.
Recipe from Food & Wine Start your day with this wonderfully decadent challah French toast, delicately flavored with a touch of vanilla, cinnamon, and nutmeg. The recipe is a terrific use for any leftover challah you have. Ingredients Ingredient Checklist 3 extra-large eggs 1/2 cup milk 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract Pinch…
Recipe by Tieghan Gerard from Half-Baked Harvest This colorful Tomato, Peach, and Burrata salad is summer on a plate with the most delicious herb vinaigrette and plenty of sweet summer fruits and burrata cheese. Juicey cherry tomatoes, sweet peaches, and fresh basil tossed together with an herby, tangy honey vinaigrette. Serve this fresh summer…
Recipe by By Molly Baz There isn’t much that’s more perfect than a fully loaded everything bagel for breakfast… and now you can eat it in quiche form. This is the creamy, salty, tangy flavor combo that dreams are made of. Ingredients 8 servings CRUST 2 Tbsp. poppy seeds 2 Tbsp. white and/or black sesame…
Sharon Pollin, the education director at Congregation Shaarie Torah, was recently selected as a Pardes Alumni Mahloket Matters Fellow. Sharon posted recently, “It is an honor to learn about the topic of conflict resolution with this accomplished North American cohort. Pardes has crafted a curriculum modeled after Talmudic Rabbinic conflict and informed by contemporary…
Recipe by Jenny Slater. Plate licker. Storyteller. Food Network Personality. Winner of Rachael Ray’s Great American Cookbook Competition. http://fannyslater.com/ Baked until golden-brown perfection with gooey fontina cheese and burst tomatoes—this basil-oil drizzled breakfast dish is a morning masterpiece. Ingredients and Recipe: Ingredients ½ cup packed fresh basil leaves ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil…
Daylee is a recent graduate of the University of Oregon with a Bachelor of Science in Environment and Public Policy. Daylee became involved in camp programs during college and knew that working with children in camp settings and creating programming was something she wanted to continue in her career. Daylee has spent recent summers as…
Actor Josh Malina (West Wing, Scandal) and Rabbi Shira Stutman have teamed up to create a podcast about Judaism and life through a serious and not so serious lens. Malina is an outspoken social media Jewish activist and staunch supporter of Israel. Most people don’t know that he went to an Orthodox yeshiva and though…
Turn your chocolate chip cookies into a special occasion cake with this recipe. The cake is much easier than making dozens of individual cookies, and it’s an excellent dessert for a lazy shabbat brunch Ingredients For the Chocolate Chip Cookie Cake: 1 3/4 cup (8-ounces) all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 3/4 teaspoon salt 12 tablespoons (6-ounces) unsalted butter, softened 3/4 cups packed brown sugar 1/4 cup granulated…
