Hanukkah doughnuts appear in bakeries and supermarkets shortly after the end of Sukkot in October, even though the pastry is traditionally eaten only during the Festival of Lights at the end of December. Most Israelis cannot resist not only the regular jam-filled doughnuts, but also the […]
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A video tells the story of the different types of bread eaten on Shabbat around the world.
One Table, an organization that empowers men and women in their twenties and thirties to explore new rituals and build Jewish community through Shabbat dinner, has released a new episode in its 12-month video series. In collaboration with the Jewish Food Society, it showcases […]
This year is a disaster, Passover falls right after Shabbat, what can we do?
This year is a disaster! Passover starts right after Shabbat, and we don't know whether to eat bread or not! What should we do with all our dishes from this year, and what should we eat? Don't panic, it's actually not complicated! This year, Passover 2021, […]
How to get rid of your chametz: 5 Shabbat cake ideas using cookies
Here are 5 recipes for delicious, easy-to-prepare cakes that require no baking (if the oven is already clean) and will help you clear out all the biscuits and cookies in your kitchen. 1. A recipe with lotus cakes. It will be very hot this Shabbat, and a fresh and delicious dessert […]
How to make etrog liqueur? Here's the recipe!
Aside from the etrog blessing, is there anything else to do with this fruit? Did you know that the etrog is one of the five original citrus species that have not undergone genetic modification even when commercially cultivated, but its peel is thick, its seeds are large, and it has few […]
Three special bread recipes for Rosh Hashanah
Sweet Pomegranate-Shaped Rolls These sweet pomegranate-shaped rolls will be a hit on your Rosh Hashanah table. The rolls are delicious and add a festive and pleasant atmosphere to the holiday table. Ingredients for the recipe: 1 kg sifted flour, 2 tablespoons of yeast […]
Amid the egg shortage in Israel for Passover, Israeli chefs are preparing alternatives with great recipes!
Amid a continuing egg shortage linked to COVID-19 disruptions, some Israeli chefs are developing alternative Passover menus for customers and adapting meals specifically for those in quarantine. Eggs are considered a staple food during Passover, a week-long Jewish holiday that begins next week. During the […]
Social networks existed long before Facebook, it's the Sabbath!
Friday night dinners (the eve of the Sabbath) are generally family meals with a social purpose. Jews didn't wait for Facebook to learn how to gather, talk, eat together, and share their ideas over a good meal. In addition to family favorites, and varying to some extent according to […]