1+ day, 11+ hour ago  (385+ words) A voluntary thanksgiving offering has two main ingredients: an animal and 40 loaves. Both are required, but as we learn ... The post Menachot 80 appeared first on My Jewish Learning. A voluntary thanksgiving offering has two main ingredients: an animal and 40 loaves…...

1+ day, 16+ hour ago  (517+ words) How unleavened bread feeds our souls every year on Passover." By Prof. J. H. Chajes Israel ate two types of bread: one when they came out of Egypt and one in the desert; one on Passover and one on Shavuot "Zohar 2:183aBased on…...

6+ day, 6+ hour ago  (379+ words) These days, most of us purchase our bread already baked or, if we're ambitious home bakers, buy flour and bake ... The post Menachot 76 appeared first on My Jewish Learning. These days, most of us purchase our bread already baked or,…...

2+ week, 4+ day ago  (390+ words) My grandmother-in-law made a famous sponge cake. Sadly, she passed away before I ever got to eat one. But legend ... The post Menachot 63 appeared first on My Jewish Learning. My grandmother-in-law made a famous sponge cake. Sadly, she passed away…...

1+ mon, 4+ day ago  (1937+ words) Translated by Oren Cohen Roman and Rebecca Wolpe When is Purim 2026? Learn all about the holiday here. Do you know who I was jealous of when I was a little boy? Of Ahasuerus. Not the famous Ahasuerus who reigned over…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago  (281+ words) The art of sacred improvisation. By Prof. J. H. Chajes The'Saba de-Mishpatim' " The Old Man in the [Torah portion]'Mishpatim" is one of the Zohar's most famous narratives. At first, it looks like a colorful detour. But in fact, it is a…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago  (150+ words) This Latin twist on the Syrian lahambajine is going to give your Shabbat table a boost! By Alissa Guindi | February 4, 2026 This is our family's version of the iconic meat pizza that my dad craves endlessly. If you're looking for an…...

2+ mon, 5+ day ago  (327+ words) A cozy collection of Jewish pickling and fermentation recipes to try at home. By Caleb Guedes-Reed | January 27, 2026 I'm not sure whether I influenced my YouTube Shorts algorithm or the algorithm influenced me, but either way, I've been watching a lot…...

2+ mon, 1+ week ago  (317+ words) Everything you love about coconut macaroons baked into a soft, sliceable cake By Micah Siva | January 23, 2026 It's a dense, rich, coconutty cake with a hint of lime to brighten it up. If you want a more citrusy cake, you can…...

2+ mon, 1+ week ago  (347+ words) Mrs Elswood pickles have graced British tables since the 1940s, for good reason. By Joanna Nissim | January 22, 2026 As the saying goes, there are few things that are inevitable in this life besides death and taxes. But here is one thing that…...