by Cindy Warren | Apr 24, 2014 | Blog, My Jewish Journey
We could spend an entire year studying this week’s Torah portion. There is an abundance of mitzvoth in the parsha that demand a total commitment to justice, kindness, and fairness. However, what is significant is that the parsha sees these mitzvoth as key elements in...
by Cindy Warren | Apr 7, 2014 | Blog, My Jewish Journey
I wanted to take this opportunity to wish everyone a wonderful and meaningful Pesach. The Seders are a special event in the Jewish calendar where we can put our personal touch on the flow and celebration of the evening as we retell the story of the exodus from Egypt....
by Cindy Warren | Apr 3, 2014 | Blog, My Jewish Journey
Passover is almost upon us. This is one of my family’s favorite treats! MATZO TOFFEE BAR CRUNCH (from Huffingtonpost.ca) Start to finish: 1 hour 30 minutes Servings: 18 6 sheets matzo (or enough to cover a baking sheet) 1 cup (2 sticks) margarine 1 1/2 cups packed...
by Cindy Warren | Apr 3, 2014 | Blog, My Jewish Journey
This past weekend I had the pleasure of attending a Seudah Shelisheet (third Sabbath meal) which was part of a Shabbaton at the Adath featuring a woman named Adrienne Gold. Adrienne grew up in Toronto and has become observant over the last 20 years of her life. Some...
by Cindy Warren | Mar 28, 2014 | Blog, My Jewish Journey
By Lisa Steinmetz Passover is the holiday of questions. We ask four questions about the differences between the night of Passover and all other nights. Parents ask children questions so that they can share their knowledge with us. Children and guests also ask...
by Cindy Warren | Mar 24, 2014 | Blog, My Jewish Journey
Our parsha this week centers on the dedication of the Mishkan. It also discusses the laws and signs for kosher animals and some of the laws of purity. The parsha is called Shemini, which means eighth. The dedication of the Mishkan, a home for the presence of God,...