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.
Being Jewish Holidays
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.
The Arts: Arthur Szyk and His Books of EstherPolitical activist Arthur Szyk interpreted the Book of Esther as one who was a witness to history and fighter for justice. Renowned artist and politicalPurim: Making the Rounds in Beit Mazmilby Haim SabatoThe year is 1959 and a young boy and his family are immigrants from Egypt. They live in a housing project on the edge ofThe Purim Mystery Cake: A StoryJudaism is a religion for adults—it requires a lot of work and thinking. Purim though, is different: It’s a letting go. We wear costumes, haveLetter from Modi’in: Hanukka With Two GendersWhether as martyrs, heroes or rebels, women were also involved in the Hasmonean revolt—a fact that lately has received some acknowledgment in Israel. The crowdBooks: Hanukka Is Also For ReadingThe remarkable and varied array of newly available titles is certain to delight the youngest of readers and engage the interest of their older friendsCommentary: Gedaliah in the Eye of the BeholdeThe Fast of Gedaliah, observed the day after Rosh Hashana (September 21), is among the most overlooked of Jewish holidays. Sandwiched between the Days ofCommentary: Passing Over MetaphorMy cousin David was exercised. At the Seder, I had introduced the Hasidic idea that mitzrayim, Egypt, could be read asmetzarim, straits or narrowing. In thisCommentary: Emulating VashtiAs we read Megillat Esther on Purim, Queen Vashti’s act of disobedience generates much perplexity. It is difficult to resolve whether to view her asFooter Menu Column 2
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