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This week’s parsha is a story of faith and of secrets.  Hashem does not reveal the location of the Promised Land until after Abraham embarks on his journey.  The beauty of Sarah is revealed to Abraham and he decides to hide the true identity of his wife from the Pharaoh.  Abraham launches a clandestine operation to rescue his brother from the evil kings.  An angel reveals the blessing of a son to a barren and distraught Sarah.  Hashem is described as the “God of Seeing” because for Abraham and Sarah, at their age, it is almost impossible to imagine progeny numbering like the stars in the sky.  This week seeing is believing as we reveal one of our most delicious “secret” recipes, Jamie Geller’s Individual Apple-Stuffed Challah.

Butternut Squash Soup

Bronzed Beef in a Bag

Barley with Caramelized Vegetables

Molasses Spice Bundt Cake

For last year’s Lech Lecha Menu click here.

When you think of the world’s great winemakers, Noah might not be the first name that comes to mind.  After the flood and the destruction of humanity, Noah and his family is spared and granted the opportunity to repopulate the earth and restore order to the world.  Noah decides to plant a vineyard and becomes the first and most famous winemaker in human history.  This week we share a grape-tasting Shabbat menu that celebrates the fruit of the vine.

Corn Fish Chowder

Chicken Cutlets with Grape Shallot Sauce

Carrot and Raisin Basmati Rice

Rosemary Roasted Cauliflower

Concord Grape and Pear Galette

If you want to celebrate the rainbow check out last year’s Rainbow Shabbat Menu.

In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth.  It sounds so simple, to build a world so complex.  With these few words, we begin anew our cycle of readings from tracing the beginning of the world to our journey across the desert and finally to the Promised Land.  Rich with imagery from darkness to light, from barrenness to fertility, from emptiness to a world teeming with life, this is the story of our world.  With all of its (and our) imperfections, Hashem is still waiting for us to complete the process He began in Genesis so many years ago.  This week, we give our Shabbat menu a new beginning with New World Potatoes — the finest this side of paradise!

Salmon Chowder

Sweet Balsamic Steak

New World Potatoes

Asparagus with Fresh Grape Relish

Pumpkin Pot De Creme

Last years Shabbat Menu for Bereshit

The Sukkot holiday has a strong connection to agriculture.  It is a harvest festival and the perfect time to celebrate the rich bounty of the land with a vegetarian feast for Shabbat, the 6th day of the 8 day holiday.  Maybe its just me, but don’t we all need a little break from the abundance of meat?

Apple and Parsnip Soup

Acorn Squash Stuffed with Chard & White Beans

Spicy Portabella Couscous

Pomegranate Tarts

If you can’t do the no meat thing, then take a look at another Shabbat Sukkot Menu.