While I was putting together the Rosh Chodesh Guide for Iyyar, I found myself wandering off into the world of healing herbs. The Netivot for the month is the Mayaledet (midwife) and the name of the month is said to be an acronym for Ani Adonai Rofecha, “I am G-d your Healer“ (Exodus 15:26), so [...]
Tazria-Metzora (Leviticus 12:1-15:33) This is such a challenging and strange portion. Most women recoil at the idea of being “impure” because they gave birth. The entire passage deals with what is and isn’t “tamei” and how to deal with a variety of afflictions called “tzaraat.” One of the first things I always think of when [...]
(expert from Iyyar Rosh Chodesh Guide) Iyyar begins at Sundown on Friday, April 24, 2009. Iyyar (אִייָר), according to tradition, is an acronym for Ani Adonai Rofecha, “I am G-d your Healer“ (Exodus 15:26). According to Inner.org, “Isaachar is the scholarly tribe [associated with Iyyar]. Iyyar is the month of introspection for self-improvement.” This beautifully [...]
I get this question a lot and have never answered it in writing before. I wrote this essay as the afterwards for the 5th Anniversary edition of the Peeling a Pomegranate Haggadah, but I want to share it with anyone who reads this site too. There is no direct correlation between Passover and the pomegranate. [...]
Passover menu planning is always a fun experience for me. I just love food and creating a menu that enhances the spiritual experience of the seder is a great exercise. I like to try a few new things every year, but also mix in a few fan favorites. This year I’m bringing back the charoset [...]
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