Jewish holidays
‘Little Book’ Offers Big Ideas For Jewish Holiday Hors D’Oeuvres
In her new cookbook, Leah Koenig serves up appetizers that push the boundaries between traditional and modern.
What The Heck Is Lag B’Omer? Hint: It Involves Barbecue
A little-known holiday that coincides with Mother’s Day this year offers the perfect excuse for a barbecue, a bonfire — even bows and arrows.
Joan Nathan’s Perfect Poppy-Seed Hamantaschen
If there is a reigning queen of Jewish cookbooks, it is Joan Nathan, whose new book, ‘King Solomon’s Table,’ includes this majestic purim treat.
‘Gefilte’ Gets an A on Holiday Taste Test
If gefilte fish was in need of an image makeover — and let’s be honest, it was — it couldn’t have done much better than having these two taking up its cause.
1 Wondering Jew
Abigail Pogrebin wondered what it’s like to live by the Jewish calendar. And now she’s going to try, one holiday at a time. She starts by explaining why it is so important — and difficult.
Coconut Quinoa Comfort for Tisha B'av
In the days leading up to Tisha B’av — especially in light of the war in Gaza — food isn’t as joyous as usual. Molly Yeh offers coconut quinoa as a source of comfort and nourishment.
Dancing at a Wedding — on Yom Kippur
Presiding over a wedding for secular friends is one thing. Doing it on Yom Kippur felt like too big a leap, even for one who isn’t particularly observant.
Making Jewish Traditions My Own
Some Jews have never been big on rituals. Johnna Kaplan decided to change that a bit, starting with lighting Shabbat candles — but it wasn’t as easy as you might think.
Passover At YOUR House?
It’s not easy to move the family Seder from the place where it’s been held for years. But at some point, a new generation has to take the plunge.
Starving for Passover
Eight days without leavened bread is no easy task for any Jew. No whole-wheat bagels with scallion cream cheese! No chewy chocolate chip cookies! No soy sauced-drenched rice! But it is especially trying for me; I am 29 years old and eight years recovered from a decade-long eating disorder. Each year, Passover’s food restrictions — a triggering behavior for any recovered bulimic or anorexic — challenges my footing.