‘A David and Goliath story’: The Jewish history of Cinco de Mayo
The 1862 Battle of Puebla paved the way for Mexico to become a haven for Jews fleeing persecution.
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Community Two awesome Cinco de Mayo desserts fit for a Shabbat dinner
Mexican lime tequila tart? Yes please.
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Food 5 Ways To Celebrate Cinco De Mayo The Jewish Way
1) Make Pati Jinich’s spicy matzo balls. 2) Whip up kosher tacos at home. 3) Explore kosher Mexico City. 4) Read about a Mexican-Jewish chef winning chopped. 5) Take a bite of Converso history through tacos. Liza Schoenfein is food editor at the Forward. Contact her at [email protected] or on Twitter, @LifeDeathDinner
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Food 7 Mexican-Food-Inspired Instagram Bagels For Cinco De Mayo
Although it is a relatively minor holiday in Mexico (it commemorates the Mexican army’s victory over France during the 19th-century Franco-Mexican War), Cinco de Mayo has morphed into a huge celebration in the United States, where everyone celebrates Mexican culture in all its delicious glory by eating Mexican food. Mexicans love food (we can relate)….
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Food When a Cinco de Mayo Fiesta Goes Jewish
Kibitz Kitchen’s Asian New Year Celebration “Pan de Muerto” challah. Latkes with mole poblano. Tongue tacos. Can this be real Jewish food? It is to Jeff Gabel, founder of a Boston-based supper club called Kitchen Kibitz. And based on raves for his repasts, local diners agree. Kitchen Kibitz’s fifth — and possibly boldest — culinary…
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