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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.
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.
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.

Sweet Box: American Treats with Israeli Soul

Israelis are snapping up premium goods at Sweet Box, a new bakeshop specializing in American classics in the heart of Tel Aviv.

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Gil Hovav’s Big Fat Yemenite Childhood

by Jessica Halfin

Gil Hovav's boisterous, anecdotal family memoir is filled mostly with his grandmother's recipes.

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A Healthy Jewish Thanksgiving with Paula Shoyer

by Jessica Halfin

Paula Shoyer—dubbed the Kosher Baker for her popular baking books—offers healthy, tasty suggestions for Thanksgiving and beyond in her new recipe collection.

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Jerusalem Restaurants Are ‘Open’ This Week

by Jessica Halfin

Promoting unity, culinary curiosity and dialogue through food at Jerusalem’s second Open Restaurants Festival.

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Kitchen Kibitzing with Boston’s Jeff Gabel

by Jessica Halfin

Jeff Gabel is modernizing Jewish food in Boston through his Kitchen Kibitz pop-up dinners, marrying classics like latkes and pastrami with international flavors.

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Paula Wolfert Eats to Remember

by Adeena Sussman

The globetrotting culinary adventurer largely responsible for popularizing Moroccan food in America is now engaged in a battle against the effects of Alzheimer's.