9 Delicious Vegan Recipes For The 9 Days

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By Michelle Honig July 26, 2017

This week is the Nine Days, a period of mourning commemorating the days leading up to the destruction of the Holy Temple. During this time, religious Jews observe certain mourning traditions, including refraining from listening to music and eating meat. Here are some vegan recipes to try during this sober time:

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