An ancient 'slice of life.' Today’s daf finds us in the middle of an arcane and uncomfortable discussion. We have already established that a firstborn donkey, which is not kosher, is redeemed with a ...

The Jewish New Year is nearly here, which means it’s time to figure out what you’re going to eat. Many Sephardic Jews partake in a Rosh Hashanah seder before digging into a festive meal. And Jews from ...

A central figure in the development of Jewish mysticism, Luria died at 38 and left behind no significant writings. Isaac Luria was a 16th-century rabbi whose teachings exerted an enormous influence on ...

Maakouda is a Moroccan potato dish, served either as pie or as fritter, which became an everyday dish for Jews during Passover. Just like Ashkenazi potato kugel, maakouda is a staple of Passover for ...

The story of the garden and humanity’s exile from it is foundational to Jewish tradition. The Garden of Eden is the place where, according to the Hebrew Bible, Adam and Eve, the first human beings, ...

Apples dipped in honey and honey cakes are popular across the Jewish world around Rosh Hashanah. But if you grew up in Israel, you most likely came across a unique variation of honey treats: ...

Considered one of the crown jewels of Shabbat and holiday cooking, brisket has decidedly humble beginnings. Inexpensive due to its toughness and originally considered a throwaway cut, brisket became a ...

Mafrum is a Jewish Libyan dish of potato stuffed with spiced ground beef, then simmered in a tomato sauce. It is traditionally eaten on Shabbat and Jewish holidays. The Libyan kitchen is a mix of ...

For many Ashkenazi Jewish families, cholent is a Shabbat staple. Its low and slow cooking method means that this stew can be assembled before Shabbat begins on Friday evening and eaten, hot, for lunch ...

Whether or not you’ve ever heard of krembos, there’s no better time to try making these sweet treats at home. The name “krembo” means “cream in it” which is true of this decadent sweet. While ...

Harira is a North African soup made with tomatoes, legumes and lots of spice. This hearty, nutritious dish is a staple during Ramadan where it is served at Iftar, the evening meal when Muslims break ...

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