The Birth And Afterlife Of Israel's Precious Etrog Fruit
An odd, beautiful and persnickety citrus fruit has its big moment during the Jewish fall festival of Sukkot. But then what do you do with it?
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The Gefilte Fish Line: A Sweet And Salty History Of Jewish Identity
Gefilte fish can be a hard sell even in its standard savory form. But some European Jews like it sweet, a preference that, surprisingly, overlaps exactly with a geographic and linguistic divide.
Rosh Hashana's Sacred Bread Offers Meaning In Many Shapes And Sizes
Making challah for the Jewish New Year lets the baker take a moment to reflect on life's blessings. The bread can be shaped into the traditional round, or a lion or bird to echo Bible verses.
Reviving The Spirit And Schmaltz Of The Jewish Deli
Smoked salmon pastrami may sound heretical, but owners of a revisionist Jewish deli in Washington, D.C., say it's all part of a revival of traditional Jewish cuisine.