Holidays

Holidays
Preserving My Grandfather’s Passover Legacy
When my grandfather passed, I was asked to take over his role as keeper of the family seder. But he was Moses, and we were the Israelites in the desert. How could an 11-year-old fill the space he left?

When my grandfather passed, I was asked to take over his role as keeper of the family seder. But he was Moses, and we were
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What Ruth Taught Me About Jewish Courage
Ruth’s ancient story reminds us that even in the most uncertain moments of our lives, we’re not alone.

Ruth’s ancient story reminds us that even in the most uncertain moments of our lives, we’re not alone.
Food
How Israeli Farmers Prepare for Annual Shavuot Demand
As farmers across the country navigate conflict and loss, a visit to local dairies—and a no-bake tahini cheesecake recipe—offer a taste of resilience for the holiday table.

As farmers across the country navigate conflict and loss, a visit to local dairies—and a no-bake tahini cheesecake recipe—offer a taste of resilience for the
New Haggadot Celebrate the Contributions of Jewish Women
Beautifully illustrated by female artists and with commentary from Torah scholars like Rabbi Angela Buchdahl, both the Erev Rav and Az Nashir haggadot affirm women’s central role in the Exodus story—and from generation to generation.

Beautifully illustrated by female artists and with commentary from Torah scholars like Rabbi Angela Buchdahl, both the Erev Rav and Az Nashir haggadot affirm women’s central role in the Exodus story—and from generation to generation.
Food
Fried Greek Delicacies for Hanukkah
Ditch the jelly and potatoes and celebrate the miracle of oil with Greek Doughnuts drenched in honey and Santorini Tomato Patties.

Ditch the jelly and potatoes and celebrate the miracle of oil with Greek Doughnuts drenched in honey and Santorini Tomato Patties.
Food
Inside the Mexican Jewish ‘Cocina’
New cookbooks from Mexico offer treasured family recipes with modern techniques.

New cookbooks from Mexico offer treasured family recipes with modern techniques.
Vegetables Take Center Stage at the Jewish Holiday Table
A handful of new cookbooks prove that vegetables have been integral to Jewish food traditions for centuries.

A handful of new cookbooks prove that vegetables have been integral to Jewish food traditions for centuries.

Zingerman’s Bakehouse of Ann Arbor Debuts First Cookbook

Zingerman's, the legendary bakehouse near the University of Michigan campus in Ann Arbor, shares tips, tricks and treasured recipes, including Hanukkah classics.

Holidays

Cooking Like a Maccabee This Hanukkah

by Jessica Halfin

From her home in the Judean Hills, Miriam Feinberg Vamosh recreates food at the time of the Bible—and, on my recent visit, food eaten by the Maccabees.

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Learning To Take a ‘Soulfie’ at Hanukkah

by Naomi Levy

Hanukkah is a perfect time to access the light within—to take a 'soulfie.'

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Seasonal Sukkot: A Shuk-Sourced Yogurt Parfait

by Jessica Halfin

Come early fall—still late summer in Israel—pomegranates and citrus fruits stud the shuk stalls, and I use the colorful bounty to inspire my Sukkot cooking.

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Breaking the Fast with Grandma’s Coffee Cake and Kugel

by Jessica Halfin

The way I find myself connecting to my great grandmother is through baking, especially her Chocolate Chip Sour Cream Coffee Cake and Apple and Cinnamon Sweet Noodle Kugel.

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DIY Rosh Hashanah Food Gifts

by Jessica Halfin

Roasted Nuts in Honey, Honey-Infused Whisky and an Israeli-Style Turkish Coffee Mix are delicious and deceptively easy to prepare for friends and loved ones.