May 25th

May 25th. is not a common national holiday, a day when you don’t work or go to school. On this date we celebrate one of the most important events which constitute the foundation on which our country was built. During May Revolution (La Revolución de Mayo) the future of a colony- which wanted to grow and develop as an independent country was at stake.

We then celebrate May 25th. as the day when a group of patriots enlightened the way towards Independence.

Iom Haatzmaut

The State of Israel after 60 Years—a Dream after the Dream

On May 14th of 1948, during an armed conflict that had begun six months previously, and which would continue for one more year, the Jewish government of Palestine declared the independence of the new State of Israel. Thus began the story of a new country, which, though not accepted by all, was quickly integrated into the countries of the world. The history of the State of Israel, however, began long before. We would have to go back at least another sixty years in order to begin to understand why the Jewish state forever changed the identity, references, and customs of the majority of Jews in all four corners of the globe.

Up until the present day the majority of Jews in the world live outside Israel. Why then is it such a central point of reference for all of us? What is, what was, what would continue to be the difference between the existence and non-existence of a Jewish state for Jews who are citizens of other states?
In responding to these questions, a good starting point would be a world very different to the one we know today.

Yom HaShoah

Once again Yom Hashoah is coming up.

And, in general, we forget the full name of this day: Yom Hashoah Vehagvurah.

The translation of “shoah” is not simple. The term is taken from the verse of the prophet Isaiah (47:11) that says: “Therefore shall evil come upon you; you shall not know from where it rises; and mischief shall fall upon you; you shall not be able to put it off; and desolation [“shoah”] shall come upon you suddenly, which you shall not know.”

This “shoah,” this “desolation,” refers to a phenomenon that razes, like a kind of hurricane that leaves nothing standing in its wake.

But this day is also the day of “Gvurah,” that is to say of “heroism.” The kind that colored a great many acts with life; memorable acts, small and enormous, that gave a fresh and quickening breath to faint and lifeless age.

Why do we have a national holiday today?

Let's learn a little bit about the history of Labour Day, which by the way, is not celebrated as such in The United States of America and in Great Britain. There they celebrate Labor Day on September 1st.
May 1st. in those countries is known as "May Day".

Now...let's take a look and read about history!

Happy Passover!

Passover Music

Passover Music

Ilu hotsi, hotsianu,
hotsianu mimitsrayim,
hotsianu mimitsrayim,
Dayeinu!

Da, dayeinu! (3X)
Dayeinu! Dayeinu!

Ilu natan, natan lanu,
natan lanu et hatorah,
natan lanu et hatorah,
Dayeinu!

Ilu natan, natan lanu,
natan lanu et hashabbat,
natan lanu et hashabbat,
Dayeinu!

Had God brought us out of Egypt
and not supported us in the wilderness
It would have been enough!
had God given us the Sabbath and not the Torah
It would have been enough!
Had God given us the Torah
and not brought us to the land of Israel
It would have been enough!

Passover Recipes

Passover Appetizers

Gefilte Fish

California Charoset

Gefilte Fish, Hung's Style

Passover Fruit Casserole

Charoset (Traditional)

Passover Cheese Balls

Traditional Charoset

Passover Entrees

Chinese Pesach Stir Fry

Fillet of Sole Florentine

Quick Passover Fish Recipe

Kabsah (Lebabese Hamburger)

Passover Barbecue Coat (Rub)

Brisket in Marinade

Citrus Salmon Fillet

Passover Soups

Matzoh Balls (Knaidlech)

Chicken Soup

Chicken Matzo Ball Soup

Passover Egg Drop Soup

Passover Side Dishes

Passover Squash Pudding

Broccoli Knishes

Passover Onion Pudding

Passover Spinach Bake

Matzoh Brie

Albondigas (Spanish Meatballs)

Passover Turkey Stuffing

Passover Vegetarian

Mock Gefilte Fish Patties

Cabbage Salad with Lemon & Orange Dressing

Low-Fat Moroccan Carrot Salad

Low-Fat Mock Chicken Soup & Vegan Matzah Balls