Lesson 4/29
All about Israel!
Did you know how old Israel is since they became an Independent State?
A. 72 years old, (same age as Rabbi Lee)
What colors is the Israeli flag?
A. Blue & white (cachole Levan)
You can buy hummus flavored ice cream?
A. In Israel!
The “Mighty Morphin’ Power Rangers” TV series was produced by an Israeli named Haim Saban.
Israel’s Dead Sea is the lowest place on earth and is 8.6 times saltier than the ocean.
1. Look at the map of Israel and color it in. Color the water blue.
2. Create your own camel to ride through the hot deserts of Israel.
3. Make some homemade hummus and eat with your favorite crackers or vegetables.
HOMEMADE HUMMUS
INGREDIENTS
1/3 cup good-quality tahini
2–4 tablespoons cold water, or more if needed
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
3/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
2 medium cloves garlic, peeled and smashed
juice of 1 lemon (2–3 tablespoons)
1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas*, rinsed and drained
optional toppings: extra drizzle of olive oil, chopped fresh parsley, sprinkle of ground sumac or paprika, toasted pine nuts
INSTRUCTIONS
Add tahini, cold water, olive oil, cumin, salt, garlic and lemon juice to a food processor. Puree until smooth.
Add in the chickpeas. Puree for 3-4 minutes, pausing halfway to scrape down the sides of the bowl, until the hummus is smooth. If it seems too thick, add in another tablespoon or two of water.
Taste and season with additional salt, cumin, and/or lemon juice if needed.
Serve immediately, garnished with your desired toppings. Or transfer to a sealed container and refrigerate for up to 3 days.