A sweet short-story recounted in the Zohar (the main book of Kabbalah) about how important it is to forgive. Rabbi Abba once sat at the gateway of the Town of Lud. He saw a traveler sit down on a pile of rocks at the edge of a mountain overlooking a cliff. The man was exhausted [...]
Many have the custom to eat a new fruit on Rosh Hashanah, symbolic of the sweet new year that is ahead. So here’s a fruit you most likely haven’t tried yet: The Prickly Pear Who would expect something that looks a bit dangerous to be so delicious? This fruit from the Nopales Cactus has a [...]
You should be saying this to your loved one more often, and in addition, if you want a great gift that won’t assault your wallet, then here’s a simple recipe for success. Herb-infused honey; placed in a fancy jar, even the foodies in your life won’t be able to tell it only took ten minutes [...]
Many of us have heard of the exploits of Johnny Appleseed, yet there are little known facts about Mr. Appleseed that should be known by all. By trade, he was a beekeeper, and he was Jewish. As the story goes, it was a chilly evening as Johnny tended to his bees. His wife, concerned with [...]
3 cups all purpose flour 1-1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1-1/4 teaspoon cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1 tablespoon instant coffee 1/2 cup boiling water 1/4 cup vegetable oil 1 cup honey 1 grated peel of an orange (wash it well) 2 tablespoons Whiskey (may be substituted with grape or apple juice) 4 eggs 1 cup [...]
Join hundreds of young Jewish professionals at the Manhattan Jewish Experience for an inspiring, user-friendly, high holiday services for 20′s & 30′s. This is not “your parents synagogue” -Shorter services geared to 20 & 30 somethings -Informal atmosphere, designed to stimulate your mind and your soul -Affordable tickets and no membership fees Highlights include: -Step [...]
Check out this comical, holiday themed video courtesy of JIF Films
Don’t Miss Out on High Holidays at MJE! Complete with step out seminars & discussions led by your favorite Rabbis & Educators!
Rosh HaShana: The Epitome of G-d’s Kindness By Rabbi Yehudah Prero The meaning of the words Rosh HaShana literally is “Head (beginning) of the year.” However, this holiday carries much more significance than merely being the day on which a new calendar becomes necessary. The Sefer HaChinuch explains that Rosh HaShana is the day on [...]
Honey Apple Martini: A Delicious Rosh Hashanah Drink 1 shot (2 oz) Wild Turkey American Honey 1 shot Apple Cider * 1 shot Ginger Ale Shake first 2 ingredients in a martini shaker filled with ice (crushed is best). Pour into large martini glass and top with Ginger Ale. ** Garnish with thin slice of [...]
