A study on antisemitism in France has found that a vast majority of the Jewish community has been subjected to some form of “anti-Semitic behavior during their lives,” including verbal or physical assault. Commissioned by the American Jewish Committee (AJC) and the Paris-based Foundation for Political Innovation and conducted by the French Institute of Public…
By Priscilla Kostiner What makes this 5-foot tall ball of energy go like the Energizer Bunny? What makes her the Queen of Tzedakah? She is tireless, creative, enthusiastic and determined. She is like a terrier that won’t let go. And this is all in the name of “doing good.” Carolyn Weinstein’s motivation has always been her Jewish…
By Amy Blauer Doug and I met at BB Camp and even back then, it was obvious he intended to change the world. I love seeing his forward-thinking ideas realized, and the genuine pride he feels participating in groups that are changing lives. With support from Jewish Federation and many local leaders, Doug has rediscovered…
By Irwin Cotler In recalling horrors too terrible to be believed but not too terrible to have happened, we are obligated to give voice to the voiceless and to empower the powerless I write on the occasion of International Holocaust Remembrance Day – marking the 77th anniversary of the liberation of the death camp Auschwitz,…
Kids will enjoy this salad as much as adults. Ingredients 6 cups watermelon, peeled and cubed (1/2 watermelon) 4 cups cantelope, peeled and cubed 4 cups green grapes, washed 2 cups blueberries, washed 2 20 oz cans pineapple chunks (drained) or 3 cups fresh pineapple chunks Instructions Remove watermelon and cantelope rinds. Cut into cubes (chunks). Add to a large bowl. Add in pineapple…
This Crunch Salad, is a wonderful addition to any Shabbat brunch. Quinoa, Pomegranate Seeds, avocado, parsley and toasted almonds…a festive and healthy, vegan, gluten-free salad to add to your holiday table. Ingredients 4 cups cooked quinoa (about 1 ⅓ –1 ½ cups dry- see notes) 1 cup pomegranate seeds 4 chopped scallions 1 cup chopped Italian parsley ½ cup toasted sliced almonds…
This deliciously velvety soup is light but filling. The soup has a creamy texture due to the pureed cauliflower, but this soup is dairy free. INGREDIENTS The Soup 2 Heads Cauliflower (Cut Into Small/Medium Florets) 4 Garlic Cloves (Skin On) 2 Shallots (Cut In 1/2) 30 ml Olive Oil 3 Thyme Sprigs Sea Salt & Black Pepper 1 litre Chicken Stock…
This recipe for Lazy Man’s Cholent is made in a slow cooker and is from Leah Schapira’s “Fresh & Easy Kosher Cooking” (Mesorah Publications, Ltd., 2011). Schapira says, “… I received this recipe from my uncle and I couldn’t get over the fact that this must be the laziest cholent ever. Can it be that…
By Mandy Silverman aka Mandyllicious-The Challah Guru Inspired by Blackout Cake (which was invented during World War II by Brooklyn bakery Ebinger’s, in recognition of the mandatory blackouts to protect the Brooklyn Navy Yard), this deep dark chocolate babka with creamy dark chocolate pudding filling, coated in crushed Oreos and topped with dark chocolate…
