Holidays

Food
Leah Koenig’s Sweet Journey Through the Diaspora
Her new cookbook, ‘The Dessert Table,’ explores the rich diversity of Jewish baking traditions and offers a pomegranate-studded centerpiece for the High Holidays.

Her 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 Moments
While 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 Genesis
The 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 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.
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.

Hanukka Gift Guide 2015

It’s hard not to ohh and ahh over these redesigned classics—including a botanical oversized menora and Hebrew nameplate necklaces—from Judaica and jewelry designers here and abroad. And

Holidays

Judith, Alternate Action Hero

by Judith Rosenbaum

Though Judith declares her devotion to God, she does not wait for a miracle but rather takes matters into her own hands.

Holidays

Passover Cooking from Kugels to Cakes

by Libby Barnea

Noted kosher baker Paula Shoyer has expanded her kitchen routine beyond desserts and breads and into the world of global fusion geared specifically to the Seders and eight

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Our Four Cups Runneth Over

by Libby Barnea

The winemakers behind the celebrated Covenant kosher label are out with a beautiful, vino-inspired cookbook, just in time for Passover.

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Passover Gift Guide 2015: Colors of Spring

by Leah F. Finkelshteyn

Passover is sometimes known as Hag Ha-aviv, the festival of spring. Evoke the hues and warmth of the season when you shop for gifts this year—particularly welcome

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Modern Hamantaschen and Other Savory Tweaks

by Adeena Sussman

Many of the "modern" adjustments in author Leah Koenig's new cookbook are subtle, but the results to classics like roasted chicken, schav and gefilte fish are revelatory.