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Parashat Eikev
42th Portion [10-16 Aug 2025] Theme of the Book of Deuteronomy: Possessing the Promised Land Meaning of "eikev" = "as a result /...
Renché Seyffert
Aug 4, 20235 min read
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Parashat Vaetchanan
41st Portion [3-9 Aug 2025] Theme of the Book of Deuteronomy: Possessing the Promised Land Meaning of "vaetchanan" = "I pleaded" This...
Renché Seyffert
Jul 28, 20236 min read
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Swedish Inspired Overnight Oats
A few weeks ago I visited a friend of mine that recently immigrated from Germany. We share a love of cooking and baking and she told me...
Elaine Rhoda van Zyl
Jul 25, 20231 min read
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Parashat Devarim
40th Portion [27 Jul - 2 Aug 2025] Theme of the Book of Deuteronomy: Possessing the Promised Land Meaning of "devarim" = "words" This...
Renché Seyffert
Jul 21, 20238 min read
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The spiritual significance of the Tabernacle
Another impromptu video on Instagram! Since I know that not everyone has access to Instagram - I've uploaded it to Youtube as well! If...
Renché Seyffert
Jul 20, 20231 min read
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Do the Biblical Festivals belong to the Jews?
A while ago I posted an impromptu video on Instagram about the Biblical feast days and the Jews. But I realise that not everyone has...
Renché Seyffert
Jul 17, 20231 min read
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Parashat Matot / Masei
39th Portion [20-26 Jul 2025] Theme of the Book of Numbers: Desert life whilst here on earth. Between Egypt & Promised Land. Faith is the...
Renché Seyffert
Jul 14, 202318 min read
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Cheesy Chicken and Broccoli Bake
My husband and I visited my aunt a few years ago. She always has the best recipes to feed her big family of six people. On this...
Elaine Rhoda van Zyl
Jul 11, 20231 min read
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Parashat Pinchas
38th Portion [13-19 Jul 2025] Theme of the Book of Numbers: Desert life whilst here on earth. Between Egypt & Promised Land. Faith is the...
Renché Seyffert
Jul 7, 202310 min read
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Parashat Chukat / Balak
36th & 37th Portion [29 June - 5 July & 6-12 July 2025] Theme of the Book of Numbers: Desert life whilst here on earth. Between Egypt &...
Renché Seyffert
Jun 30, 202312 min read
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Chicken and spinach pasta
One Friday afternoon not too long ago, I asked my husband what he would like to eat for dinner. I made it easy by asking a few simple...
Elaine Rhoda van Zyl
Jun 27, 20232 min read
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Parashat Korach
35th Portion [22-28 Jun 2025] Theme of the Book of Numbers: Desert life whilst here on earth. Between Egypt & Promised Land. Faith is the...
Renché Seyffert
Jun 23, 202311 min read
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Parashat Sh'lach
34th Portion [15-21 Jun 2025] Theme of the Book of Numbers: Desert life whilst here on earth. Between Egypt & Promised Land. Faith is the...
Renché Seyffert
Jun 16, 202311 min read
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Date and Nut Balls
My brother recently visited North Africa and brought me this massive container of dates. Dates have so many health benefits and on top of...
Elaine Rhoda van Zyl
Jun 13, 20231 min read
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Parashat Beha'alotcha
33rd Portion [8-14 Jun 2025] Theme of the Book of Numbers: Desert life whilst here on earth. Between Egypt & Promised Land. Faith is the...
Renché Seyffert
Jun 9, 20237 min read
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Parashat Nasso
32nd Portion [4-7 Jun 2025] Theme of the Book of Numbers: Desert life whilst here on earth. Between Egypt & Promised Land. Faith is the...
Renché Seyffert
Jun 2, 20237 min read
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Apple and Cucumber Salad
One of my all time favourite ingredients to have in my fridge is full cream plain yogurt. It is such a versatile ingredient and it is...
Elaine Rhoda van Zyl
May 30, 20231 min read
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Shavuot / Pentecost Readings
[21-27 May 2023] As you know, we are currently in the Book of Numbers with our weekly Torah readings. And this week would have been our...
Renché Seyffert
May 25, 20238 min read
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Parashat Bamidbar
31st Portion [25-31 May 2025] Theme of the Book of Numbers: Desert life whilst here on earth. Between Egypt & Promised Land. Faith is the...
Renché Seyffert
May 19, 20237 min read
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10-minute Couscous Salad
Couscous that one pantry staple that always comes in handy, whether it is for a quick dinner or as a side dish. Couscous is high in fibre...
Elaine Rhoda van Zyl
May 16, 20231 min read
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Parashat Behar / Bechukotai
30th Portion [18-24 May 2025] Theme of the Book of Leviticus: Life as a priest. Behar Meaning of "behar" = "on the mountain" This week's...
Renché Seyffert
May 12, 202311 min read
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Parashat Emor
29th Portion [11-17 May 2025] Theme of the Book of Leviticus: Life as a priest. Meaning of "emor" = "speak" This week's Torah portions:...
Renché Seyffert
May 5, 20236 min read
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High Bran Rusks (Ouma Rhoda se Gesondheidsbeskuit)
Growing up I used to visit my grandmother and grandfather on their farm near Odendaalsrus. The two things my grandmother always had in...
Elaine Rhoda van Zyl
May 2, 20232 min read
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Parashat Achrei Mot / Kedoshim
28th Portion [4-10 May 2025] Theme of the Book of Leviticus: Life as a priest. Meaning of "achrei mot" = "after the death" Meaning of...
Renché Seyffert
Apr 28, 202313 min read
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