Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content Officer
• Published June 15, 2023
In German, the word “strudel” means whirlpool or eddy. This tasty dessert, which became popular in Eastern European Jewish communities, is among the most passed-down recipe in the archives of the Jewish...
By Jodi Rudoren, The Forward
• Published June 11, 2023
I have never been one of those people who instinctively roots for the Jewish athlete, political candidate or celebrity. But I was completely charmed by Sara Bradley as she battled to the bitter end on...
Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content Officer
• Published June 4, 2023
The link between Jewish Americans and Chinese food is well documented but here's a quick refresher.
North American Jews began their love affair with Chinese cuisine in the early 20th century...
Jaime Geller, Special To The Jewish Light
• Published June 1, 2023
This recipe and images first appeared on JamieGeller.com and are republished here with full permission.
There's nothing quite like a warm, buttery scone fresh out of the oven, and these little beauties...
(New York Jewish Week) — Chanie Apfelbaum’s newest cookbook, “Totally Kosher,” is filled with many inventive, flavor-packed recipes, like “Miso Matzo Ball Soup,” “Berbere Brisket” and...
Rabbi Baruch Beyer, SPECIAL TO THE JEWISH LIGHT
• Published May 30, 2023
Bedouins savor it thick and rich out of small ornate cups. Some like it black, while others must have cream and sugar. The adventurous will try one of the many flavored coffees available, while the purist...
(JTA) — For years, a subset of Jews who eat only at kosher-certified restaurants have bent the rules by taking advantage of a growing trend: fully vegan eateries.
Now, a ruling issued by the Conservative...
BY JACK HAZAN, The Nosher
• Published May 21, 2023
Believe it not, therapists like me also get stressed sometimes. Thankfully, the act of kneading dough gives us the same relief as squeezing a stress ball. Plus, you get to enjoy a gorgeous treat, like...
Bill Motchan, Special to the Jewish Light
• Published May 17, 2023
Roman Peysakhovich is a self-proclaimed foodie. He and his wife Emma love trying new recipes. On Shabbat, the aroma of Emma’s specialty—noodle kugel—waft from their kitchen. They also enjoy going...
(JTA) — “Hi my name is Miriam,” the video begins. “I’m an Orthodox Jew, and I share what my life is like.” So opens a typical TikTok post from Miriam Ezagui, a 37-year-old Brooklyn-based labor...
(JTA) — At least two American couples have been caught by Israeli customs for attempting to smuggle a total of more than 650 pounds of Fruit Roll-Ups into Israel, as the country experiences a dire shortage...
JORDAN PALMER, Chief Digital Content Officer
• Published May 2, 2023
Despite the long and delicious history of bagels in St. Louis, the question of where to find good New York style bagels in this town has been a question asked by many. In January, the Jewish Light addressed...