Purim Purim Lanu Pesach in la Mano So goes the refrain from an old Ladino Sephardic song. … [Read more...] about Passover is Coming
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Handrajo Borekas for The Sephardic Temple Sisterhood
For several months I have been volunteering to help a group of Sephardic Temple Tifereth Israel (Los Angeles) sisterhood members plan a cooking class. Yesterday was the first in what the sisterhood plans to make a series. I taught a boreka class, including potato and cheese … [Read more...] about Handrajo Borekas for The Sephardic Temple Sisterhood
Tortilla Soup
It is Sunday night. After a busy fun filled weekend, including … [Read more...] about Tortilla Soup
The Eighth Night of Hanukkah
Jewish Geography, Miracles, and Hanukkah; what could these three topics have in common? As it turns out, quite a bit actually. Hanukkah is essentially a celebration of miracles, a belief that the impossible could be accomplished. Jewish geography is what Jewish people talk … [Read more...] about The Eighth Night of Hanukkah
Confetti Potato Latkes
So many fabulous colored potatoes at the Santa Monica farm market makes the choice difficult. My eye is naturally drawn to vivid color, whether it is carrots, paintings, hair color, or clothing. … [Read more...] about Confetti Potato Latkes
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