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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
Food
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.
Food
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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Food
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
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
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.
Food
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.

It’s the shy side of 7 P.M. on a recent Monday night at Zahav, chef Michael Solomonov’s hit four-year-old modern Israeli restaurant in Philadelphia. At the

Food

Cut & Post: Jewish Midwestern Cuisine

A Bubbe Who Feeds Us All For Avrom Honig, founder of Chalutz Productions, necessity was the grandmother of invention. Filming his now 85-year-old Bubbe cooking

Food

Sophisticated and Delicious Passover Desserts

by Libby Barnea

Kosher desserts present a year-round challenge in their customary need to be non-dairy, if being served after a meal containing meat. Add to the culinary

Food

Season to Taste: Return of the Coconut

by Adeena Sussman

A favorite in tropical countries, for centuries milky-white coconut oil was praised for its versatility, shelf-stability and unique flavor. But then came the saturated-fat police

Food

Meat Sharon Lurie, The Butcher’s Wife

by Libby Barnea

Kosher entertaining not surprisingly changes in style and flair depending on the city, country—and continent. For a glimpse into the kosher world in South Africa,

The Jewish Traveler

The Jewish Traveler: Santa Fe

by Esther Hecht

Ringed by mountains, Santa Fe is indeed “the city different,” as it has billed itself for nearly a century. This 400-year-old city is the oldest

Arts

The Arts: History on the Floor

by Esther Hecht

When the city of Lod decided to widen a road in 1996, archaeologist Miriam Avissar was called in. The construction was to take place near

Food

Season to Taste: Bake, Broil, Blog

by Adeena Sussman

If anyone ever doubted that the Internet was the great equalizer, the ascent of food bloggers is proof positive. Gone are the days when food