Yom Kippur Appeal: 2019 Gud Yuntif A recent visitor to Israel attended a recital and concert at the Moscovitz Auditorium. He was quite impressed with the architecture and the acoustics. He inquired of the tour guide, “Is this magnificent auditorium named after Chaim Moscovitz, the famous Talmudic scholar?” “No,” replied the guide. “It is named […]
By Melissa Clark, The New York Times A Sweet and Savory Dish for Rosh Hashanah Ingredients 3 garlic cloves 1 large orange 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh rosemary, plus 2 whole sprigs 2 teaspoons fine sea salt and 1 teaspoon of freshly ground pepper 1 (3 1/2- to 4-pound) whole chicken, patted dry Extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzling 8 seckel pears, […]
There’s a rabbinic story that once in a small Jewish town, the entire community decided to come together in order to celebrate a big Simcha, or joyous event. Everyone was so excited to celebrate together, that they decided to bring an empty wine barrel to the center of town so that every person could bring […]
In today’s world, we know a lot about different kinds of sickness and disease in the body. Many of us forget though, that the brain is also a part of the body that can get sick. Mental illness is a term used for groups of disorders causing disturbances in thinking, feeling and relating. And while […]
How do I love thee? Let me count the ways. I love thee to the depth – and breadth – and height My soul can reach… With these famous words, poet Elizabeth Barrett Browning explores what it means to love with an all-encompassing love. In our Torah portion this week we are instructed that this […]
Sitting with an extraordinary group of people this past Sunday night, I had the honor of participating in our Sinai Religious School’s Staff orientation. While the majority of the evening was overflowing with laughter and excitement, there was also a needed conversation about safety. After showing us how to bolt the doors closed in case […]
Whose woods these are – I think I know. His house is in the village though; He will not see me stopping here To watch his woods fill up with snow. My little horse must think it queer To stop without a farmhouse near Between the woods and frozen lake The darkest evening of […]
To everything, there is a season And a time for every purpose, under heaven A time to be born and a time to die, A time to plant and a time to uproot what is planted; A time to tear down and a time to build up; A time to weep and a time to […]
Four months ago, Temple Sinai made a bold move. When our long-time kitchen manager, who was leasing our space, decided to move on, we took a risk and hired our own Kitchen Manager/Chef, Adam Woldman. Adam has over 25 years’ experience as a chef and caterer in New York City. He has successfully served from […]
A flavorful side for a weekend cookout. The recipe is from Sam Sifton of The New York Times. You can grill corn with the husks on. Or you can strip the husks partly off, remove the silks and re-wrap the ears. You can soak the corn in cool water before grilling. Or, blanch it in […]
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