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Here’s how to make grandma’s Gruenkern Soup

Howard Wasserman, Special For The Jewish Light • Published September 21, 2021

The Hebrew word “kosher” means fit or proper as it relates to Jewish dietary law. Kosher foods are permitted to be eaten and can be used as ingredients in the production of additional food items. And...

Israeli-grown vanilla is about to disrupt the industry

Lisa Klug • Published September 21, 2021

(Israel21c) - Vanilla is a paradox. One of the world’s most popular flavors is among the least studied. And that’s why Oren Zilberman, CEO of the Israeli startup Vanilla Vida, sees the largely,...

Lost Tables: Remembering the Eat-Rite Diner

Harley Hammerman, Special For The Jewish Light • Published September 19, 2021

Have you ever wondered what happened to that restaurant you once loved and have memories of dining at with your family and friends? We did! There is an amazing website called Lost Tables, dedicated to...

How to Make the Juiciest Instant Pot Brisket

JEFFREY EISNER, MY JEWISH LEARNING • Published September 19, 2021

I take such pride in this dish. To me, being Jewish is all about traditions, and in Jewish families, brisket is a tradition in and of itself. We’re talking tender, fall-apart brisket in an incredibly...

Meet the Jewish mustard maven who founded a museum for his favorite condiment

Rachel Roman • Published September 17, 2021

(JTA) — The 16th-century kabbalist Moshe Cordovero and the Jewish philosopher Nachmanides both compared the universe to the size of a mustard seed. The biblical commentator Rashi – who lived 100 miles...

Muslims and Jews join in Congress to press US government for kosher and halal food relief

Ron Kampeas • Published September 15, 2021

WASHINGTON (JTA) — A congressional letter backed by Muslim and Jewish groups is urging the federal government to make kosher and halal meat available to observant Jews and Muslims through an emergency...

Kosher Recipe Alert: Stuffed onions with ground lamb and pomegranate

Howard Wasserman, Special For The Jewish Light • Published September 14, 2021

The Hebrew word “kosher” means fit or proper as it relates to Jewish dietary law. Kosher foods are permitted to be eaten and can be used as ingredients in the production of additional food items. And...

The Secret to the Best Lox

My Jewish Learning, SPECIAL FOR THE JEWISH LIGHT • Published September 13, 2021

Lox, smoked salmon, gravlax, belly lox — is it all the same? We recently spent time with Peter Shelsky of Shelsky’s in Brooklyn, an appetizing shop preserving the sacred culture of New York Jewish...

The 12 best hummus joints in Israel

Sol Gruffy • Published September 13, 2021

(Israel21c) - Choosing the best hummus spots in Israel seems like an impossible mission. In this country, hummus is a national obsession. Every Israeli has a favorite spot, and countless hummus joints...

Waldman brothers drop latest T-Rav Taster video

Jordan Palmer • Published September 12, 2021

Back in July, Jewish Light writer Bill Motchan introduced you to the Waldman brothers and their noble quest of finding the best-toasted ravioli in St. Louis, then sharing their findings with the world. Jeff,...

Why many St. Louis Jews take a global approach to breaking the fast

MARGI LENGA KAHN, SPECIAL TO THE JEWISH LIGHT • Published September 12, 2021

There are many explanations for fasting on Yom Kippur, some Talmudic and others more spiritual. A form of self-denial, fasting is believed to bring us closer to G-d and more in touch with ourselves. My...

This Chinese American Jew’s plant-based cookies are grounded in health and simplicity

ALIX WALL, The Jewish News of Northern California • Published September 9, 2021

As soon as she was old enough to know what was on her plate, Lauren Chew didn’t want to eat animals. But it’s hard to be in control of those choices when you’re a child. As soon as she was on...