by Cindy Warren | Mar 19, 2014 | Blog, My Jewish Journey
In addition to the description of the dedication ceremony of the Mishkan or Tabernacle, the Torah portion this week presents us with the laws of kosher and non-kosher animals. For animals we have 3 signs that make an animal kosher for our consumption – split hooves,...
by Cindy Warren | Mar 12, 2014 | Blog, My Jewish Journey
Purim Sameach to everyone! This week we read the regular parsha of the week which is the parsha of Tzav. In addition to the portion of the week, we read what is known as Parshat Zachor. The Torah twice instructs us to remember what Amalek did to us after leaving...
by Cindy Warren | Mar 12, 2014 | Blog, My Jewish Journey
Try this amazing recipe for Purim! These hamantashen will surely brighten up your festive table! Rainbow Hamantaschen makes 2-3 dozen cookies 2 cups (4 sticks) unsalted butter or margarine 1/2 cup sugar 8 oz. coconut milk 6 cups all-purpose flour 1 tsp vanilla extract...
by Cindy Warren | Mar 6, 2014 | Blog, My Jewish Journey
(from www.pragmaticattic.wordpress.com) This portion describes the sacrifices including the Thanksgiving Offering. This korban or sacrifice, involved so much food that had to be eaten in such a short amount of time. Therefore, lots of people had to be invited to share...
by Cindy Warren | Feb 20, 2014 | Blog, My Jewish Journey
In reading this weeks’ portion, I came across an idea I had never thought about before. The Torah portion discusses the construction of the Mishkan, the first sanctuary the Jews built. Outside of the Mishkan was the altar, which was used for sacrifices. The altar and...
by Cindy Warren | Feb 13, 2014 | Blog, My Jewish Journey
Bnei Yisrael are afraid with Moshe gone. With the help of Moshe’s brother, Aharon, they build the Golden Calf or “egel hazahav”. Hashem is (understandably) quite angry and threatens to destroy everyone. With Moshe’s intervention, Bnei Yisrael are saved and receive the...