I remember one clear moment when I knew I had found "my place." In my 4th year of rabbinic school I participated in a 5-day Jewish spirituality retreat.* We studied the Zohar's interpretation of the Torah portion “Lech Lecha." The Zohar, Judaism's mystical interpretation of the Hebrew Bible, has a fascinating read on this text in Genesis. It is in Continue Reading
The BEST Potato Latkes Ever (I promise!)
Here's the deal: I like my latkes thin, crispy and traditional (read: russet potatoes.) This is my winner recipe that I've been using for years. I deem it "excellent" as you can see by my photo. :-) It's a recipe by Nach Waxman that I found in the The New Basics Cookbook by Sheila Lukins and Julee Rosso. Here are the secrets: a) You've got to use a Continue Reading
A Mindful Journey Through Shabbat: One-day retreat
Saturday January 18, 2014 9:30 am - 6:30 pm at Leo Baeck Temple, West Los Angeles $125/person including lunch (special price for Leo Baeck Temple members - see registration link) Please join us for an all-day retreat that will open your heart and feed your soul. Rabbi Sheila Peltz Weinberg and Rabbi Myriam Klotz are inspiring teachers and pioneers in Continue Reading
