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St. Louis Jewish Light

A nonprofit, independent news source to inform, inspire, educate and connect the St. Louis Jewish community.

St. Louis Jewish Light

Jewish Food

Why Israeli farmers are giving their land a year’s rest

Abigail Klein LeichmanPublished August 26, 2021

Starting the second week of September, Israeli organic farmer Ben Rosenberg will stop planting in the field. He will grow his veggies in raised containers inside fabric-covered hothouses until next September. The...

Video tells history of different bread eaten on Shabbat worldwide

The Jewish News SyndicatePublished August 26, 2021
Three different kinds are featured: “dabo,” “kubaneh” and challah.
Bagels

Here’s how the East Coast vs. West Coast bagel panel went

ALIX WALL, The Jewish News of Northern CaliforniaPublished August 26, 2021

The national Jewish publication the Forward teamed up with the Temple Emanu-El Streicker Center of New York to host “The Great Bagel Off” on Aug. 24. Its goal was to come to greater resolution after...

Sweet, spicy and crunchy updates to classic Rosh Hashanah desserts

FAITH KRAMER, The Jewish News Of Northern CaliforniaPublished August 25, 2021

Two traditional Eastern European Jewish desserts made with honey are getting a makeover for the High Holidays — and both provide plenty of sweetness for the New Year. The honey cake is based on my...

Kosher Recipe Alert: Salmon Wellington

Kosher Recipe Alert: Salmon Wellington

HOWARD WASSERMAN, ADVENTURES IN KOSHER COOKINGPublished August 25, 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...

Local Eat of the Week: Kohn’s Pastrami Dog at Busch Stadium

Local Eat of the Week: Kohn’s Pastrami Dog at Busch Stadium

Alec Baris, Digital Engagement AssociatePublished August 25, 2021

St. Louis is home to some fantastic spots that offer amazing entertainment and dining experiences. As an STL native whose two loves are Cardinal baseball and food, I’m experiencing a new one each week...

More than just brisket: Change up your menu with these 9 delicious Rosh Hashanah recipes

More than just brisket: Change up your menu with these 9 delicious Rosh Hashanah recipes

SHANNON SARNA, JTAPublished August 24, 2021

This article originally appeared in The Nosher. (JTA) — I know the holidays will look, and taste, different than most years. I also know many families cherish the big brisket, standing rib roast...

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10 High Holiday hacks to welcome in 5782

Rebecca Salzhauer, ForwardPublished August 23, 2021

Whether you’re hoping for an in-person holiday or gearing up for the second year of virtual services, this year’s Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur come with unique challenges — and opportunities. Although...

Here are 3 different ways to braid round challah

Here are 3 different ways to braid round challah

Jordan PalmerPublished August 23, 2021

The Jewish New Year holiday, Rosh Hashanah, is right around the corner. The holiday, which lasts two days, begins at sundown on September 6. Rosh Hashanah is a festive occasion, as most New Year celebrations...

The world’s most famous lox slicer faces life as a celebrity

The world’s most famous lox slicer faces life as a celebrity

Len Berk, ForwardPublished August 23, 2021

“You’re the guy that slices lox!” she screamed as I passed her on my way to the garage after a day’s work at Zabar’s. She was very excited. “Did you see it?” she asked. “See what?”...

Deborah Cohen’s No Knead Challah

Deborah Cohen’s No Knead Challah

Published August 22, 2021

One of the most searched terms on Google last year was "no-knead doughs." It seems you can stir together a dough, largely ignore it, and the next day have bread—some richly flavored, handsomely bubbled...

Cookies so delicious you'll want to hide some away for later

Cookies so delicious you’ll want to hide some away for later

Miriam Kresh, jewishunpacked.comPublished August 22, 2021

These cookies couldn’t be simpler to make, and they are extremely, meltingly, delicious. I doubled the recipe because the original doesn’t make enough to keep the family happy. I used margarine to...

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