3/30/2012

特拉維夫馬拉松


星期五早上25 000 人參予特拉維夫的馬拉松比賽
沿途有10 萬人觀看.

肯雅的選手以 2;15:15 打破最佳時間, 嬴得 10 000 元獎金.

醫護人員不需要一同陪跑, 卻以單車及攝位車(Segways)代步
以協助照顧需要的跑手.  


3/29/2012

五個逾越節的雞蛋食譜


Top 5 egg recipes for Passover
By LAURA FRANKEL 03/29/2012



Chef Laura Frankel is Executive Chef for Spertus Kosher Catering 
and author of Jewish Cooking for All Seasons, and Jewish Slow Cooker Recipes.














雞蛋是一種變化多端的食材, 能配合不同的味道和不同的烹調方法. 
雞蛋也是逾越節食物的主要部份. 以下介紹五個簡易而受歡迎的食譜, 首要的原則是揀選最新鮮的雞蛋.  
Eggs are one of most versatile ingredients in the kitchen. From savory to sweet, eggs are not only an essential ingredient in baked goods, custards and sauces, but also play the starring role in many dishes.
Eggs take on a whole new importance during Passover. They seem to be in every dish, and lots of them.
I think it's essential to have a game plan for the holiday and a slew of egg dishes in your repertoire. Here are some of my favorite recipes for the holiday and every day. 
They are simple and crowd pleasing. 
Be sure to choose the freshest eggs possible. Check not only to make sure the eggs are not broken or cracked, but also to be sure the eggs are fresh.

1.Hard-boiled beauties

The perfect had boiled egg has a soft, creamy orange-yellow yolk and a tender white. 

Over-cooked hard boiled eggs have tough whites with crumbling yellow-greenish yolks that are foul smelling and impossible to work with. 

The secret to a perfect hard-boiled egg is perfect timing. I recommend starting with room temperature eggs. This helps to prevent the shell from cracking and even aids in the cooking. I leave my eggs out overnight or for at least a few hours. Once the eggs are hard boiled, they can be stored, in their shells, in the refrigerator, or peeled and stored in water in the refrigerator.

8 large eggs at room temperature

1. Place the eggs in a small sauce pan and cover with cold water. Heat the pan over medium heat. Once the water has come to a steady boil, turn off the heat and allow the eggs to sit in the hot water for 15 minutes.

2. After 15 minutes, plunge the eggs into cold water and allow them to cool completely. 

3. The cooked eggs can be stored, in their shells, in the refrigerator, for up to 5 days.

2.Deviled eggs

I always have Deviled Eggs for Shabbat lunch. They are satisfying, easy to make and keep my family happy while I am getting the rest of lunch together. My son, Jonah, loves the eggs with spicy aioli and my special addition of finely minced smoked salmon. My Deviled eggs are like a mini-meal and with a salad have been just that in a pinch.

Deviled Eggs start with hard-boiled eggs and creamy aioli (mayonnaise). I prefer homemade aioli. Once you get the hang of it, it's a snap to whip up and then you can control the quality of the  ingredients in the classic French sauce. During Passover, I use a French extra virgin olive oil that is buttery and delicious. All extra virgin olive oils with or without a hechsher are kosher for Passover, so get a good one and enjoy it during and after the holiday.

Spicy-lemon aioli:

3 egg yolks
1 tablespoon water
Several dashes of hot sauce (optional)
3 tablespoons Lemon Juice plus zest of 1 lemon
Salt, pepper 
1 ½ cups best quality extra virgin olive oil

1. Place the egg yolks, water, hot sauce, lemon juice and zest and salt and pepper in the work bowl of a food processor or blender. 

2. With the motor running, drop by drop, add the olive oil until the mixture begins to thicken (you will see it “catch”). Once the aioli has started to thicken, you can add the oil a bit faster.
3.    Store the aioli, covered, in the refrigerator for up to 3-5 days.

For the Deviled Eggs:

8 hard-boiled eggs
3-4 tablespoons homemade or store-bought aioli
1-2 teaspoons prepared horseradish
1 medium shallot, minced
2 ounces Smoked Salmon, minced finely
2 teaspoons chopped flat leaf parsley
2 teaspoons chopped chives
Kosher salt and freshly cracked pepper

1. Cut the eggs in half (I like to cut my eggs in half lengthwise. I think they stand up prettier and then each bite has a bit of filling versus cutting across the egg, which results in at least one bite without filling!) You may need to cut a tiny bit of egg from the end so the “egg cup” stands up.

2. Scoop out the yolks and place in a fine mesh sieve. Rub the yolks through the sieve with your hand. This makes the yolks fluffy and lump free.

3. Place all the ingredients in a mixing bowl and stir to combine. Scoop the filling into a pastry bag fitted with a star tip.

4. Pipe the filling into the “egg cups." Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for up to one day before serving.

Suggested garnishes: Additional chives, parsley, sliced truffles, dash of hot sauce, finely minced cooked chicken instead of salmon

3.Perfect poached eggs
Serves 4

Poached eggs are a childhood favorite. My mother always made my brothers and me poached eggs when we were sick and stayed home from school. It was a comforting routine that I wish for as an adult. I love the soft, tender white and creamy warm yolk that was perfect for mopping up with toast. 

My mother used this crazy concocted pan with egg cups that were set into a pan insert. The egg cups held the eggs just barely in the simmering water. Once the eggs were cooked, you could pluck the egg cup out of the insert and invert it over your plate. 

I doubt they still make that pan, and I'm not sure I would want one anyway. The pan had five pieces that all required cleaning and still only made four eggs at a time. With three kids each wanting two eggs, there was some mealtime cleaning in-between batches of eggs.

Here is a simple, no gadget required poached egg technique.

8 eggs
1 teaspoon white vinegar (the vinegar helps the egg white coagulate and tighten making for a tidy looking egg)
Kosher salt and cracked pepper

1. Place a large sauté pan over medium heat. Fill the pan with about 2 inches of water and bring to a simmer.

2. Add the vinegar. Crack the eggs, individually, into small cups or bowls. Each egg needs its own bowl.

3. Gently pour the eggs, one at a time, into the simmering water. Spoon the white over the yolk while the eggs are simmering. 

4. The eggs are done when the white has tightened up, but the yolk is still liquid (about 3-5 minutes). Remove the eggs with a slotted spoon and blot off the excess water on a clean towel.

5. Either serve the eggs immediately or place the eggs in cold water to stop the cooking and to hold them.

6. To reheat poached eggs: place pan of barely simmering water over a burner and transfer the eggs into the water for a few seconds. Blot off the excess water and serve. 

4.Salad with sautéed mushrooms, 
poached egg and shallot vinaigrette
Serves 4

This salad is one of my favorite entrée salads or elegant starter salads. The poached egg adds heartiness and textural interest. The warm yolk mixes with the vinaigrette and makes a savory sauce that coats the lettuce leaves perfectly. I add sautéed mushrooms, but you can add any vegetables you like. 

Extra virgin olive oil
2 cups chopped mushrooms
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons chopped parsley
2 teaspoons chopped chives
4 poached eggs
4 cups of favorite salad greens (baby spinach, endive, arugula or your favorite)

1. Heat the olive oil in a large sauté pan over medium high heat. Sauté the mushrooms until they are lightly browned. Add the garlic and fresh herbs and continue sautéing for another 3 minutes until the garlic is very fragrant. 

2. Heat a sauté pan with water over a low heat. Add the poached eggs and gently warm them for a few minutes until the yolks are warm, but still very soft.

3. Season the salad greens with olive oil, salt and pepper. Place the greens on a large platter or individual plates. Divide the mushrooms between the plates, add the poached eggs and drizzle with shallot vinaigrette.

Shallot Vinaigrette:

2 teaspoons honey
3 medium shallots, minced finely
1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
Kosher salt and freshly cracked pepper

1. Whisk all of the ingredients together in a small bowl. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

5.Sabayon

This classic French dessert sauce is versatile and can dress up a simple dessert to a VIP level. My favorite summer dessert is berries covered in sabayon and flashed under the broiler until the sabayon is bubbly and lightly browned. 

6 egg yolks 
1 cup champagne or sweet white wine
1/3 cup sugar, plus more to taste 
1 vanilla bean, scraped
1-2 teaspoons freshly squeezed lemon juice

If you want to serve the sabayon warm, make it at the last minute. If you want to glaze the sabayon under the broiler, or make it ahead of time to serve chilled, have ready a large bowl (larger than the one in which you whip the sauce) partly filled with ice water. 

1. Whisk to blend the yolks, wine, sugar and vanilla bean in a stainless-steel bowl. 

2. Rest the bowl in a saucepan over simmering water. Be sure the bowl is not touching the surface of the water or you will have scrambled eggs. 

3. Whisk constantly for five minutes or more to cook the sauce, until it has the consistency of lightly whipped cream. 

4. Taste the sauce — the sabayon should never get so hot that you can't stick your very clean finger in it — and whisk drops of lemon juice or more sugar if you want. When thick, foamy, and tripled in volume, remove from heat. 

5. If you are serving the sabayon hot, spoon the sabayon over berries that are in an oven proof dish. Lightly sprinkle the top with sugar and place the dish under the broiler until the sabayon is lightly browned and bubbly. 

6. If serving chilled, place the sabayon bowl over a larger bowl filled with ice water and whisk the sabayon until it has cooled completely. Store, the sabayon, covered, in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.





3/27/2012

900 人已報名參加埃及總統選舉


埃及將於5月份舉行總統大選, 填補前總統莫巴拉克下台帶來的空缺.

雖然擁有長 5000 年的歷史, 埃及在民主制度上卻是新生嬰孩. 過去只有三個埃及人曾經參加總統選舉.

在全國八千萬人口中, 只要取得3萬個簽名, 即全民的 0.038%, 便可向當局提出參選的申請.

至今已經有來自社會不同的階層, 多達 900 人報名.

埃及基督徒要選出新領袖



擔任埃及一千二百萬科普特正教基督徒領袖 Pope Shenouda III 上星期六 (17/3) 去世, 他終年88 , 在位長達 40 .

教會議會將從其110 位成員中, 選出三位候選人, 交付一個傳統而特別的方法 : 由一位蒙眼的小孩, 以抽籤方法決定新的領袖人選.

新的教宗不單而面對埃及的政治巨變, 也要尋找教會的未來路向. 埃及基督徒佔人口十分之一, 教會長期受著逼害和歧視, 人民革命以後, 情況仍沒有改善.

縱使教內有聲音要求新任教宗要更多站出來發聲表達意見, 卻不贊成對拒. 教內比較多數的人, 同意前任的溫和路線

3/22/2012

猶太人上耶路撒冷過逾越節





從橄欖山看見群眾上
耶路撒冷過逾越節 - 攝於 1911 年 

尋見古老的耶路撒冷

耶路撒冷擁有悠久的歷史, 要了解她的歷史, 可以從以下幾個地方開始 : 

1. 大衛城

2. 耶路撒冷考古公園

3. 洛克菲勒考古博物館

4. 聖地博物館

5. 大衛塔



還有收藏了國際知名死海古卷的以色列博物館, 她在聖地博物館旁邊, 位於新城之中. 

其餘1 2 3 5 四個地方均在耶路撒冷舊城附近, 步行皆可到達.  





耶路撒冷郵報 22/3 報導 :

http://www.jpost.com/Travel/AroundIsrael/Article.aspx?id=262962 

Top 5: Archaeology experiences in Jerusalem

By LOREN MINSKY/ ITRAVELJERUSALEM.COM TEAM
03/22/2012 12:57

With such a rich and fascinating history, there's no shortage of historical sites to check out in Jerusalem.

Tower of David By iTRAVELJERUSALEM
With its long and turbulent history, Jerusalem is a fascinating place for those interested in archaeology. Below are just some of the top archaeology hotspots to get you started.

1. City of David 



The City of David is believed to be where King David laid the foundations for the city of Jerusalem around 1000 BC. Situated deep below ground in the Arab village of Silwan outside the Old City’s Dung Gate, the City of David holds the remains of the once-grand citadel where a dynasty of Judean kings once ruled.

Visitors will enjoy the tours that reveal up-to-date archaeological finds, and end at the Gihon Spring, where according to tradition Solomon was anointed king. Don’t miss out on wading through the waters of the 2,700-year-old Hezekiah’s Tunnel.

Address: Silwan, east Jerusalem
Phone: (02) 626-2341 

2. Jerusalem Archaeological Park and Davidson Center 



Adjacent to the Western Wall of the Temple Mount, the Jerusalem Archaeological Park features remains of the various periods throughout Jerusalem’s history. The Davidson Center in the Park offers computerized virtual models and films and provides context to the findings.

Bear in mind that guided tours of the Park and the virtual models must be reserved in advance.

Address: Temple Mount Excavations, Old City
Phone:  (02) 627-7550
 
3. Rockefeller Archaeological Museum



The Rockefeller Archaeological Museum is found in a beautiful building housing a brilliant collection of antiquities unearthed in the Holy Land during the British Mandate period.

The artifacts are displayed chronologically, the oldest dating back two million years. Some of the more exciting finds include original 8th-century wooden panels from the al-Aqsa Mosque and 12th-century marble lintels from the Church of the Holy Sepulchre. The Israel Museum runs a shuttle to the Museum and a guided tour on Mondays and Wednesday at 11 a.m.

Address: 27 Sultan Suliman Street
Phone: (02) 670-8011

4. Bible Lands Museum 



Situated in the heart of Museum Row in Givat Ram, the Bible Lands Museum offers visitors the unique opportunity to explore the history of the cultures of the Bible. The museum’s galleries display thousands of artifacts documenting the various peoples that occupied the region in Biblical times, including the Canaanites, ancient Egyptians, Phoenicians, Persians and Philistines.

Objects on display include coins, idols, pottery, weapons, statues, seals and documents. The Museum offers several fun and educational tours and programs for children.

Address: 25 Granot Street, Givat Ram
Phone: (02) 561-1066

5. Tower of David 



The Tower of David, also known as David’s Citadel, rests on the ruins of fortifications made by David, the ancient King of Israel. Today’s tower, located near the Jaffa Gate to the Old City, was originally built in the second century BC to strategically strengthen the city’s defenses and was destroyed and rebuilt repeatedly over the following centuries.

The Tower of David brings to life Jerusalem’s history and offers exhibitions and activities for all ages. Its courtyard houses significant archaeological ruins, some dating back almost 3,000 years.

Address: Jaffa Gate, Old City
Phone: (02) 626-5333

iTravelJerusalem.com is a new online international travel portal offering all the latest information on things to doplaces to eat and places to stay in Jerusalem.


RADIO ISRAEL APPS
















用 ANDROID 手機可以收聽到 40 - 50 個以色列電台廣播. 

GOOGLE PLAY 連結 : 
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.localradiofree.israel&feature=search_result#?t=W251bGwsMSwyLDEsImNvbS5sb2NhbHJhZGlvZnJlZS5pc3JhZWwiXQ.. 


3/19/2012

在黑暗中奔進

不知身在何方, 
不知要往那裡去, 
不知還有多遠,
不知走了多久 

不知前面有甚麼, 
不知四週是甚麼, 

每一步, 
每一程, 
每一刻, 
只靠那身旁的嚮導, 

生來瞎眼的 Richard Bernstein,
完成了十七次的馬拉松賽事. 





3/18/2012

追蹤安息日電梯


15/3 耶路撒冷郵報報導 : 

按照猶太人安息日的律例, 他們不能啟動或停止任何機器因此, 於猶太節期或安息日時, 居於高層大廈的電梯使用者, 要像無盡期的等候那每一層均停留, 開門, 關門的電梯.

一位年輕的發明家, 提出於電梯門上擺放一個時間顯示器, 提示使用者電梯將來到的時間, 叫人得知電梯將於甚麼時候抵達. 在這漫長的等候中, 得著盼望.

這裝置由一位24歲的青年人Shlomo Friedman構想出來, 已經得到拉比們的認可, 適合安息日條例.

該電子設備將於中國生產, 並已經在美國及以色列取得註冊. Friedman 認為這個產品在兩地有很大的市場潛力

愛恩斯坦手稿不日網上公佈


14/3 耶路撒冷郵報報導 : 

八萬份存於希伯來大學的愛恩斯坦手稿, 將在未來十二個月, 
被掃瞄成數碼文件而公諸於世. 一位教授指出, 這是一份難以估計價值的資產. 

愛恩斯坦是一位德裔猶太人物理學家.1918年希伯來大學成立, 他是創辦人之一, 也是首屆的校董. 

他的遺囑指定把自己的一切手稿, 共八萬多頁, 
全數捐予希伯來大學. 

計劃完成後, 人們不單可以看到他在科學上的成就, 
也可得知他的政治觀點, 家人關係以及日常的生活點滴等得. 


JP http://www.jpost.com/JewishWorld/JewishNews/Article.aspx?id=212095

3/08/2012

耶路撒冷舊城在飄雪





攝於 2012 年 3 月2 日上午 8 時 

http://youtu.be/4Ubw9dd9W3Q


地中海發生 3.7 級地震


耶路撒冷郵報報導

星期日 (4/3) 期間, 地中海發生 3.7 級地震
按美國地質調查局 (USGS) 網頁 顯示為 4.7 級.  

北以色列一帶均感受到震動, 暫未有任何傷亡報告
去年八月, 這區也曾有一次 4.2 級的地震.

  
3.7 quake was centered in Kinneret, Hula areas
By YAAKOV LAPPIN AND JERUSALEM POST STAFF03/08/2012 04:45

Tremor felt by residents of Metulla, Kiryat Shmona and Tiberias; police say no immediate reports of damage or injuries.By Joe YudinThe epicenter of an earthquake felt across northern Israel Sunday was in the Lake Kinneret (Sea of Galilee) and Hula area, the Geophysical Institute of Israel (GII) stated.

With a 3.7 impact on the Richter scale, the earthquake was felt by residents of Metulla, Kiryat Shmona and Tiberias. Police said there were no immediate reports of damage or injuries.

An earthquake measuring 4.2 on the Richter scale struck in August 2011, and was felt in various parts of the country.

There were no reports of damage or injuries.

At the time, the GII confirmed that the epicenter of the quake was in the Mediterranean Sea, some 40 kilometers west of Binyamina. The institute received reports from people who felt the quake in Haifa, Afula, Tel Aviv, Herzliya and Kibbutz Nativ.

Another earthquake struck earlier that year in April, although that tremor did not register on the Richter scale.

In July, National Economic Council chair Professor Eugene Kandel said that Israel was not financially ready to cope with the aftermath of a large earthquake, Army Radio reported.

I don’t recommend to anyone to rely on the government in such a scenario,” Kandel said.

3/07/2012

以斯帖的禱告

以斯帖要求末底改以及全體猶大人禁食, 面對將要來的困難 :   

以斯帖就吩咐人回報末底改說、
你當去招聚書珊城所有的猶大人、
為我禁食三晝三夜、不喫不喝‧
我和我的宮女、也要這樣禁食‧然後我違例進去見王‧
我若死就死罷。

於是末底改照以斯帖一切所吩咐的去行。 

在次經之中, <以斯帖補篇>記載了她的禱告 : 

我主, 我們的皇帝, 你是獨一無二的上帝.

求主幫助, 因為我是孤獨的人, 
因為除主以外, 我沒有別的援助, 我危在旦夕.  

我從家中生下來, 就常聽說, 主在古時引導以色列人出離萬國, 
率領我們的列祖出離他們祖先的地方, 看為永遠的產業. 
就是主所應許的, 也為他們成全了. 
現今我們在主面前犯罪, 因為我們歸榮耀於別的神, 
所以主將我們交予仇敵的手.  
...  
主的使女被帶到造裡來, 直到今日, 
除主亞伯拉罕的上帝以外, 我未嘗覺得有甚麼快樂. 

上帝的能力超乎萬有, 求主聽我這失望的人的呼求, 
救我們脫離惡人的手, 並救我們遠離畏懼.