Rock of Ages

Sweet and Spicy Hasselback Salami

Sweet and Spicy Hasselback Salami

Hasselbacking is a cooking technique where deep, thin slices are cut into an ingredient without slicing all the way through, creating a fan-like effect. It allows flavors to penetrate every bite while adding crispy edges when baked. In this Sweet & Spicy Hasselback Salami, the technique transforms a simple salami into a sticky, savory centerpiece….

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The Great Mirror in the Sky

The Great Mirror in the Sky

In this week’s parsha of B’sahlach, the Bnei Yisroel (children of Israel) safely passed through the Yam Suf (Sea of Reeds), after which, it came crashing down upon the Mitzrim (Egyptians). Moshe then led Bnei Yisroel in the “Az yashir (15:1)” – the song of redemption. “Nachisa v’chasd’cha am zu ga’alta (15:13)” – You (Hashem)…

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Leaving to Prey

Leaving to Prey

“Pharaoh will say concerning Bnei Yisroel…..” (14:3) After having traveled three days away from Mitzrayim, Hashem instructed Moshe to lead Bnei Yisroel back towards Mitzrayim, thus creating the illusion that they had lost their way.{1} The purpose for this ruse was to entice Pharaoh to chase after Bnei Yisroel.{2} The verse states that upon hearing…

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