By Sybil Kaplan, JTA
• Published September 21, 2011
JERUSALEM - Among the familiar customs of Rosh Hashanah is the dipping of apple pieces in honey - but what is its origin? King David had a "cake made in a pan and a sweet cake" (II Samuel 6: 15, 19) given to everyone. Hosea 3:1 identifies the "sweet cake"...
By Cate Marquis, Special to the Jewish Light
• Published September 7, 2011
In an effort to expand and grow young audiences, the St. Louis Jewish Film Festival is launching a new Jewish Family Film Festival this month with selected features geared toward children in different age groups. Organizers are hoping the festival on...
(Adapted from Bon Appétit, October 2005) 3/4 cup fresh orange juice 2 1/2 tablespoons honey 1 pound fresh Black Mission figs, rinsed, patted dry, and quartered Preheat oven to 375°F. Boil orange juice and honey in small saucepan over medium-high heat...
(Adapted from Saveur Magazine, March, 2010) Ingredients 1 3½-lb. chicken, cut into 8 pieces 1⁄2 cup extra-virgin olive oil 1⁄2 cup fresh rosemary leaves 1⁄4 cup fresh lemon juice 10 cloves garlic, thinly sliced Zest of one lemon, finely grated...
1⁄4 cup balsamic vinegar 4 tsp. honey 1 tsp. kosher salt 1⁄4 tsp. freshly ground black pepper 1/2 small red onion, cut into thin slices 4-lb. piece of watermelon, rind and seeds removed 4 large ripe tomatoes (about 1 1⁄2 lbs.), stemmed...
BY MARGI LENGA KAHN, Special to the Jewish Light
• Published September 1, 2010
Rosh Hashanah, which falls every year on the first and second days of the month of Tishrei, varies on the secular calendar. This year it begins at sundown, Wednesday, Sept. 8. While I would agree that a traditional braised brisket and carrot and sweet...
Ingredients2 tablespoons unsalted butter or olive oil plus more for drizzling1 large yellow onion, diced4 garlic cloves, mined1-1/2 pounds fresh Brussels sprouts, trimmed and thinly sliced1/2 cup vegetable broth2 tablespoons honeySalt and freshly ground...
Are you ready for the seder? No not THAT seder. Although it is far less famous than the one in the spring, Rosh Hashanah does have its own traditional seder. And like the one on Passover, the New Year's Seder is centered around food and is rich in symbolism....
