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Noach ( נֹחַ ) 

The story of Noach, as interpreted by generations of Torah scholars, is a narrative of cosmic revision—a world flooded, then gently repaired. Each ingredient and step in our kitchen recipe invites us to participate in ongoing acts of tikkun, the Jewish concept of repairing the world, reminding us that with patience, hope, and communal effort, any brokenness can be mended and every story rewritten anew.

Read the Torah portion from the URJ. (More)

For another point of view, here is a Chabad version, (More)

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Ingredients

  • 1 generous cup of righteousness the first move towards repairing the world
  • 2 cups of divine instruction revised and reinterpreted across generations
  • 1 base of faith strong and flexible, able to weather change
  • Pairs of every animal symbolizing the repair and preservation of creation
  • Patience in abundance (essential for any process of healing or renewal)
  • A pinch of hope the spark that drives every revision forward
  • Gratitude seasoned for reflection on what is restored
  • Rainbow sprinkles signifying the repaired covenant and promise

Instructions

  • Begin with a foundation of righteousness—a commitment to revision, just as Noach’s actions initiated the repair of a broken world. Each step forward is a stitch in the fabric of restoration.
  • Mix in divine guidance, recalling how instructions can be revised and reimagined for changing times. Torah commentators often interpret God’s commands as evolving blueprints for healing creation.
  • Knead faith until resilient. True repair requires trust in the process and the willingness to remake what’s lost or broken.
  • Add pairs of animals thoughtfully, recognizing that diversity strengthens what is mended. The inclusion of every species invites a holistic approach to repair—nothing is left out.
  • Cover with patience and let rest. Revision is never instant; it is a process that unfolds over time, like dough rising for the perfect loaf.
  • Send out a “dove,” testing for signs of progress. Celebrate each small success—the olive branch of hope—knowing that every repair is made step by step.
  • Season with gratitude, pausing to acknowledge what has been restored. Noach’s offering after the flood is a moment to reflect on the gift of repair and the strength gained through hardship.
  • Decorate with rainbow sprinkles, a visible symbol of the covenant renewed and the world repaired. Torah commentary sees the rainbow as a promise: what is broken can be revised, healed, and made beautiful again.

Notes

Serving Suggestions
  • Share the dish as a celebration of second chances and new beginnings.
  • Encourage table talk about times you’ve repaired, revised, or restored—whether relationships, traditions, or dreams.
  • Enjoy in a spirit of gratitude and hope, savoring the sweetness of renewal in every bite.