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An Ethiopian ‘Mouthful’ From Beejhy Barhany
The chef and owner of Tsion Cafe views ‘Gursha,’ her new cookbook, as a vehicle to extol the virtues of Beta-Israel’s cuisine to a wider audience.

The chef and owner of Tsion Cafe views ‘Gursha,’ her new cookbook, as a vehicle to extol the virtues of Beta-Israel’s cuisine to a wider
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Persian Jews Find Solace in the Kitchen
In both Israel and the United States, Persian Jewish cooks—many with large social media followings—have been grappling with the dissonance of claiming two sparring cultures.

In both Israel and the United States, Persian Jewish cooks—many with large social media followings—have been grappling with the dissonance of claiming two sparring cultures.
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Meet World Central Kitchen’s Woman in Israel
In the wake of October 7, food-powerhouse Ruthie Rousso mobilized World Central Kitchen to provide millions of meals across Israel, supporting civilians, restaurants and freed hostages.

In the wake of October 7, food-powerhouse Ruthie Rousso mobilized World Central Kitchen to provide millions of meals across Israel, supporting civilians, restaurants and freed
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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
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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.
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Israel’s Burgeoning Network of Female Winemakers
These women of the vineyard have vintage appeal.

These women of the vineyard have vintage appeal.
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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.
Food
High Holiday Recipes From Israeli Bloggers
A number of Israeli women have harnessed the power of social media and other virtual spheres to launch and grow their careers in food.

A number of Israeli women have harnessed the power of social media and other virtual spheres to launch and grow their careers in food.
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Challah Stuffed With Sweet and Savory Fillings
The most exciting part about eating a stuffed challah is slicing or tearing the bread open to discover the sweet or savory filling.

The most exciting part about eating a stuffed challah is slicing or tearing the bread open to discover the sweet or savory filling.

Alon Shaya, the Israeli-Creole-Cajun Sensation

Equal parts nostalgia for Israel and delicious inspiration, Alon Shaya's debut cookbook makes for an exciting pre-Passover read.

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Bake Your Own Matzah with Shannon Sarna

by Jessica Halfin

Shannon Sarna offers up sweet and savory ideas for make-at-home matzah from her debut cookbook, Modern Jewish Baker.

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Lamb Biryani for an Indian Passover

by Jessica Halfin

Shulie Madnick of the Indian Jewish blog Food Wanderings shares her Passover-time recipe for Lamb Biryani.

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Oznei Haman—Hamantaschen by Any Other Name Taste as Sweet

by Jessica Halfin

This Purim, let Nutella be the jumping-off point for creating the sublimely chocolatey oznei haman—aka hamantaschen—popular in Israel.

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Israeli Vineyards on the Frontline of Cultural Zionism

by Jessica Halfin

Wine on the Vine takes up the challenge of spreading positive cultural developments in Israel, aiming to share an apolitical version of the modern Israeli story.

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‘Feasting’: The Modern Jewish-Israeli Deli Experience

by Jessica Halfin

In Amanda Ruben's world, mashup dishes with Middle Eastern flavor, Mediterranean seasonality and Ashkenazi foundations are the ultimate in feasting.