Sufganiyah (plural Sufganiyot) is a round jelly doughnut eaten in Israel and around the world on the Jewish Festival of Hanukkah. Jews have adopted the custom of eating fried foods to remember the miracle associated with the Temple oil. After the army of Antiochus IV had been driven from the Temple, the Maccabees discovered that almost…
With Hanukah right around the corner, you will want to make this winning Potato Latke recipe from the New Beth El Cookbook. Potato Latkes submitted by Sarah Levine–Debby Moidel’s bubbie Ingredients: 8 potatoes 3-4 eggs 1 small onion 1/2 cup cornflake crumbs (not cornflake cereal) 1 teaspoon salt Dash of pepper 1/4 teaspoon baking powder Vegetable…
Throughout October, all grades of Beth El Religious School made individual Pareve Pinapple Kugel in B-shul. Kugel is a baked casserole, most commonly made from egg noodles (Lokshen Kugel) or potato. It is a traditional Ashkenazi Jewish dish, often served on Shabbat and Yom Tov. I discovered in Wikipedia that the first Kugels were made…
Zucchini Fritters Submitted by: Carole Mantel 2 zucchini, grated and drained (toss grated zucchini with 1 1/2 tsp. salt and allow water to drain 45 min., squeeze excess with a towel) 2 1/2 tsp. salt ( 1 1/2 tsp. is to draw water from zucchini-see above 3 lg. scallions, thinly sliced 1/4 c. finely chopped…
April 15, 2018
Blessings are like a stop sign to remind us to slow down and thank God. Throughout the year in Bshul (cooking class) students have learned the blessings for every food group. I introduced the hand-washing blessing, Yadiim, and repeat it at the beginning of every cooking lesson. This keeps us holy and sanitary! For Shabbat…
February 13, 2018
Jenna’s Squad got crafty this month! First they decorated triangle-shaped Rice Krispie Treats for a gluten-free mishloach manot treat (see directions below.) Then they decorated masks with feathers and gems. This 7th grade group of girls is all ready for Purim! Ingredients Homemade Rice Krispie Treats cut into triangles Lollipop sticks 15 oz bar of…
February 11, 2018
In Bshul our students learn the basics about kashrut. Foods such as vegetables, fruit, grains, nuts and fish are considered pareve or neutral. When baking sweets for a chicken Dinner on Shabbat, margarine or oil is used to keep dairy and meat separate. My friend Ilene uses Crisco for baking, insisting it makes her pareve…
