Spirituality

Shabbat Shalom – Spreading Light

What Shabbat means to our family, and why we feel it is more important than ever that all people unite to light the Shabbat candles…. Read More

How to Skin Pistachios

Step by step tutorial for peeling fresh pistachios and revealing their distinctive green color on ToriAvey.com…. Read More

Shabbat Reflections – Tragedy in Connecticut

Our family will be praying for peace and healing as we light the candles tonight…. Read More

To My Readers on Yom Kippur

An open letter to readers of The Shiksa in the Kitchen for Yom Kippur…. Read More

Anne Herz Sommer – Everything is a Present

Interview with Anne Herz Sommer, a 108 yr old Holocaust survivor and pianist. Alice relied on her music and optimism to help her survive the war…. Read More

On Yom Kippur and Gratitude

A message of gratitude on Yom Kippur, the holiest day of the Jewish year…. Read More

Reflections on Yom Kippur

What is Yom Kippur? Why do we fast and seek atonement? What is the deeper meaning of this Jewish holiday?… Read More

My Conversion to Judaism

A candid post about my conversion to Judaism and what it meant to me spiritually…. Read More

Shabbat Shalom – Our Family Tradition

Shabbat is the holiest day of the Jewish week. It’s a chance to pause, reflect, and reconnect. … Read More

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