Her new cookbook, ‘The Dessert Table,’ explores the rich diversity of Jewish baking traditions and offers a pomegranate-studded centerpiece for the High Holidays.
Food
Leah Koenig’s Sweet Journey Through the DiasporaHer new cookbook, ‘The Dessert Table,’ explores the rich diversity of Jewish baking traditions and offers a pomegranate-studded centerpiece for the High Holidays.
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Finding Jewish Joy in the Quiet MomentsWhile Jewish joy can be found in loud celebratory times, some of the most meaningful moments happen quietly, in unexpected places.
While Jewish joy can be found in loud celebratory times, some of the most meaningful moments happen quietly, in unexpected places.
Being Jewish Holidays
The Healing Wisdom of GenesisThe stories of Esau and Joseph offer timeless lessons about how love, forgiveness and compassion can help us heal from trauma.
The stories of Esau and Joseph offer timeless lessons about how love, forgiveness and compassion can help us heal from trauma.
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Preserving My Grandfather’s Passover LegacyWhen 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 CourageRuth’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.

How Israeli Farmers Prepare for Annual Shavuot DemandAs 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 WomenBeautifully 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 HanukkahDitch 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.
Embracing Simhat Torah—AgainA serendipitous visit to an aging synagogue helped one woman recover the joy of the holiday.New Jewish Food TraditionsSalted maple challah, white wine brisket and a bright, sunny tzimmes all come courtesy of Naama Shefi's Jewish Food Society.Jessica’s Rosh Hashanah MenuFill your holiday table with updated Israeli translations of chopped liver, potato kugel and honey cake—plus a gorgeous and simple jeweled Persian rice dish.On Tisha B’Av, Remembering Divisions That Destroyby Noah EfronIn Israel and the United States, the greatest threat Jews face is the tendency to create divisions and look at brothers and sisters as others.The Yemenite Jewish TableA new cookbook pays homage to the Jewish cuisine of Yemen, where chefs create magic out of little more than flour and water—on Shavuot and everyday.On Shavuot, Remember the ChildrenWhy don’t we linger more on the biblical Ruth’s desire for a home and family? The same is true for children all over the world awaiting adoption.Kosher for PassoverEver wondered what the "syndrome associated with cutting vegetables on Passover" is? Then try to figure out 19 Across, and the rest of our holiday-themed crossword.My Ex-Mother-in-Law’s Gefilte FishThat first moshav Seder in 1972 revealed the true origins of gefilte fish to this California-to-Israel transplant, inspiring her to take on the yearly preparation herself.Footer Menu Column 2
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