In Italy there are various regional versions of charoset. The charoset of Padua has prunes, raisins, dates, walnuts, apples, and chestnuts. In Milan they make it with apples, pears, dates, almonds, bananas, and orange juice. The following is a general version. 3 apples, sweet or tart. 2 pears 2 cups sweet wine 1/3 cup (50…
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The Sacred Table
How can we use eating, something we do each day, as a way to make our life more intentional? How can it help us be more awake to our lives? Join Rabbi Ruth Adar and me for a delightful class on EATING! The Sacred Table You will eat, you will be satisfied, and you will…
Read More »BJB Cooking Classes in the Los Altos Crier!
Cooking classes are fun for everyone – kind of like adult summer camp. You don’t have to be Jewish, you don’t have to be Jewish yet, you don’t have to be young, old, tall or a good cook! Just love to eat and shmooze. The Beth Am community is warm and funny. Join us next…
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What’s coming up for the winter/spring term in the program, What Color Are Jews? Check out this video. Cooking classes – Purim and Passover
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Not everyone who holds a seder grew up with Passover traditions. Dawn will share tasty Passover recipes, shortcuts, and tips for engaging children (and spouses) of all ages in the holiday. Date: Thursday, March 22 Time: 9:30 – 11:30am Place: Kol Shofar, 215 Blackfield Drive, Tiburon Cost: $20 To register, please call the Osher Marin…
Read More »Cooking Jewish Whether You’re Jewish or Not: Purim
Like many other Jewish holidays, there are specific foods and activities for Purim, and of course, there is also the story of Purim. How can we combine food and family practices to make this holiday meaningful? What if you’re not Jewish but you’re responsible for your family’s holiday celebrations? Or, maybe you are Jewish, but…
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