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Grilled Steak with Chimichurri Sauce and Orange Slices
The use of sherry vinegar, cumin, and oranges speaks volumes about the Iberian influence on the cooking of South America.
Blueberry Pie
Try this delicious pie, adapted from "Cousin Joan's Elegant and Easy Blueberry Pie" recipe in the Garden City Jewish Center's cookbook.
Melopita (Honey and Cheese Pie)
This ricotta cheese-filled honey pie is perfect to serve on both Shavuot and Rosh HaShanah. But most of all, it is a reminder of the Jewish community in Greece. Enjoy!
Texas Apple-Sour Cream Crumb Pie
Brimming with apples and spice, this pie with its sweet crumb topping is a crowd-pleaser!
Pretzel Challah
The crusty ends are favorites on their own, and the chewy middle invites all sorts of spreads. The crunchy topping of salt crystals adds a special kick to all of it!
Pink Lentil Soup with Lamb Kofte
This soup tastes just like an Israeli kebab shop or, as restaurant critic Craig LaBan once wrote, "Jerusalem in a bowl."
Stories We Tell: My Grandfather's Kittel
In the early 1900s, an elderly Jewish man named Shmulik prays at his synagogue on Yom Kippur. He suddenly faints, only for a fellow congregant to offer him his kittel (traditional ritual garb) to keep him warm. The grandson of that congregant, Rabbi Jonathan Biatch, reflects on this story and how it connects to being a compassionate, caring, and dedicated person to those we cherish the most.
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On the Other Hand: Ten Minutes of Torah: Reaching the Promised Land
This week, as we move into the book of Exodus, we transition from learning about Joseph to learning about another Jewish leader: Moses.
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