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What should we bring? Thanksgiving foods that travel well
Some tips for savvy guests to consider when bringing a dish or two to Thanksgiving, or Jewish holiday, meals. Read more »
In Israel, serving up a buffet of international cuisines
A look at the Israelis' cornucopia offers insights for the Rosh Hashanah menu. Read more »
Breaking the fast, Sephardi style
Break-fast menus vary among Sephardim from country to country, but their entrees and side dishes are nourishing, delicious, gentle on empty stomachs and economical. So why just stick with bagels and lox? Read more »
Grate expectations: Grilling sparks up Shavuot dairy fare
With Shavuot falling a little late this year, barbecued foods bring a break from the holiday’s traditional menu or in addition to bagels and lox. Read more »
Si, Esther, Mexican works for Passover menus, too
Mexico City native, Manhattan chef, Jew by choice Julian Medina brings his past and present to bear on holiday fare. Read more »
Homemade cookies spread love—and save money
Ordering Purim gift baskets once seemed like a good idea -- a phone call or mouse click ensured that everyone on your list received goodies. But in these uncertain times, baking cookies for mishloach manot and spending time with friends are more meaningful in commemorating the holiday. Read more »
The latke variations: Move over potatoes
In this season of change, fry some innovations on the Jewish pancake genre. Read more »
Autumn in the air via ‘The First Jewish-American Cookbook’
While it doesn't mention Thanksgiving, Esther Levy's 19th century cookbook offers seasonal fare of the time that looks a lot like today's holiday menu. Read more »
At Sukkot, the comfort of meat stews
With Sukkot approaching, the wisdom of cooking comfort foods like meat stews becomes simple: What could be more satisfying on cool autumn nights? Read more »
Serving up a family’s past on a plate
A former court reporter dips into her family's past to provide not only Jewish recipes but a nostalgic view of bygone times. Read more »
RSS Feed Breaking News
Updated 11/20/09 @ 11:30AM EDT
- Canada's opposition Liberal Party is crying foul after the ruling Conservatives mailed out flyers extolling themselves as stronger supporters of Israel.
- Israel arrested five Palestinian Authority intelligence officers in the West Bank.
- Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas said Israel is conducting secret negotiations with Hamas.
- Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas was welcomed Thursday in Brazil by a state governor who is Jewish.
- Prominent South African Jewish leader and philanthropist Mendel Kaplan has died at the age of 73.
- Canadian Liberals object after Conservatives say they’re stronger Israel backers
- Israel arrests five P.A. officers
- Abbas: Israel talking to Hamas
- Abbas welcomed by Jewish pol in Brazil
- South African Jewish leader Mendel Kaplan dies
- Israel will send ship to NATO anti-terror force
- Obama: New Iran sanctions coming within weeks
- What should we bring? Thanksgiving foods that travel well
- Female Orthodox scholars helping women talk about sex
- Obama half-brother has Jewish roots
- Lieberman: Fort Hood could be terror attack
- J Street confab shows generational divide on Israel
- What really happened at the Reform biennial in Toronto
- Rubashkin convicted on 86 charges
- Obama shifts to Israel’s corner, but tries not to show it
- Pro-Israel fliers confiscated at campus speech
