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Parashat Emor
29th Portion [26 April - 2 May 2026] Theme of the Book of Leviticus: Life as a priest. Meaning of "emor" = "speak" This week's Torah...

Renché Seyffert
May 5, 20236 min read


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


Parashat Achrei Mot / Kedoshim
28th Portion [19-25 April 2026] 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


Parashat Tazria / Metzora
27th Portion [12-18 April 2026] Theme of the Book of Leviticus: Life as a priest. Meaning of "tazria" = "she conceives" Meaning of...

Renché Seyffert
Apr 21, 202310 min read


Sweet Potato Pie
Having a braai and in need of a delicious side dish? This sweet potato pie is filling, easy to make and almost tastes like desert (bonus...

Elaine Rhoda van Zyl
Apr 18, 20231 min read


Parashat Shmini
26th Portion [10-11 April 2026] Theme of the Book of Leviticus: Life as a priest. Meaning of "shmini" = "the eighth day" This week's...

Renché Seyffert
Apr 14, 20237 min read


Pass Over / Pesach Readings
[2-13 April 2023] As you know, we are currently in the Book of Leviticus with our weekly Torah readings. And this week would have been...

Renché Seyffert
Apr 5, 20232 min read


Quick and Easy Curried Mince
When we were living in Bloemfontein, I joined a running club where we ran together on Tuesday and Thursday mornings. Not only did I love...

Elaine Rhoda van Zyl
Apr 4, 20231 min read


Parashat Tzav
25th Portion [29-31 March 2026] Theme of the Book of Leviticus: Life as a priest. Meaning of "tzav" = "command" This week's Torah...

Renché Seyffert
Mar 31, 20235 min read


Parashat Vayikra
24th Portion [22-28 March 2026] Theme of the Book of Leviticus: Life as a priest. Meaning of "vayikra" = "and He called" This week's...

Renché Seyffert
Mar 24, 20235 min read


Parashat Vayakhel / Pekudei
22nd &23rd Portion [8-14 & 15-21 March 2026] Theme of the Book of Exodus: About pursuing the instructions in order that we can build a...

Renché Seyffert
Mar 17, 20239 min read


Parashat Ki Tisa
21st Portion [1-7 March 2026] Theme of the Book of Exodus: About pursuing the instructions in order that we can build a dwelling place...

Renché Seyffert
Mar 10, 20239 min read


Pregnancy, Birth & Postpartum Guide's PREGNANCY SECTION is released!
After months and months of late nights, research, and challenging narratives the Pregnancy Section of the guide is available! This guide...

FIT BEST
Mar 8, 20233 min read


Parashat Tetzaveh
20th Portion [22-28 Feb 2026] Theme of the Book of Exodus: About pursuing the instructions in order that we can build a dwelling place...

Renché Seyffert
Mar 3, 20238 min read


Parashat Terumah
19th Portion [15-21 Feb 2026] Theme of the Book of Exodus: About pursuing the instructions in order that we can build a dwelling place...

Renché Seyffert
Feb 26, 20235 min read


The Fruit of Self-Control!
Galatians 5:22-23: The fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faith, gentleness, and self-control....

Renché Seyffert
Feb 22, 20237 min read


Parashat Mishpatim
18th Portion [8-14 Feb 2026] Theme of the Book of Exodus: About pursuing the instructions in order that we can build a dwelling place for...

Renché Seyffert
Feb 17, 20235 min read


The Fruit of Faithfulness & Gentleness!
Galatians 5:22-23: The fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faith, gentleness, and self-control....

Renché Seyffert
Feb 15, 202310 min read


Parashat Yitro
17th Portion [1-7 Feb 2026] Theme of the Book of Exodus: About pursuing the instructions in order that we can build a dwelling place for...

Renché Seyffert
Feb 10, 20237 min read


The Fruit of Kindness & Goodness!
Galatians 5:22-23: The fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faith, gentleness, and self-control....

Renché Seyffert
Feb 8, 20239 min read


Parashat Beshalach
16th Portion [25-31 Jan 2026] Theme of the Book of Exodus: About pursuing the instructions in order that we can build a dwelling place...

Renché Seyffert
Feb 3, 20239 min read


The Fruit of Patience!
Galatians 5:22-23: The fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faith, gentleness, and self-control....

Renché Seyffert
Feb 1, 202310 min read


Parashat Bo
15th Portion [18-24 Jan 2026] Theme of the Book of Exodus: About pursuing the instructions in order that we can build a dwelling place...

Renché Seyffert
Jan 27, 20238 min read


The Fruit of Peace!
Galatians 5:22-23: The fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faith, gentleness, and self-control....

Renché Seyffert
Jan 25, 20239 min read
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