Tales from the Stoveside
Parshas Mikeitz and Chanukah

Last night we had a Chanukah party at my house. I was busy preparing for an important lecture, so I was hoping to stay out of the kitchen entirely. But just when I thought I was free and clear, I…

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Parshas Mikeitz and Chanukah

I’m Hungery…You?
Parshat Ha’azinu and Yom Kippur 5784

In a field in Ecuador, mountains of bananas lie rotting in the sun. They are a bit smaller than the average banana, and because of that, no supermarket will buy them. They could be turned into baby food, babies generally…

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Parshat Ha’azinu and Yom Kippur 5784