Why Has the Seder Survived?
Why is Passover, specifically the night of the first Seder, more popular than any other Jewish holiday?
A Trio of Triangle Foods for Purim
Three non-traditional triangle-themed Purim recipes from our recipe contest winner Jenifer Robins.
Bubbe’s is Best: Maurine’s Rugelach
Everybody has that one dish that they say their “Bubbe’s (or Zayde’s) is best.” As part of an ongoing series, we’ll be interviewing Sholom residents and families to discover their Bubbe’s secret recipes. This month’s featured bubbe is Maurine Ziv, or “bonna” to her six grandkids. She was born in Chicago to a pharmaceutical salesman father […]
Nosh ‘n Nibble: Ravioli Pasta Salad with Kalamata Olives
It’s summertime in the T.C. And while we don’t exactly have the saltwater breezes and Adam Brody, it still gets HOTT. And that means one thing: we want our noshes cold and salty (preferably with a crisp bottle of white wine al fresco). This cold ravioli pasta salad puts an upscale spin on the italian-dressing penne salads […]
Gratitude for America on the 4th of July
Finding meaning Jewish meaning on the 4th of July.
Roasted Pumpkin and Chipotle Soup for Sukkot and Beyond
Impress your friends and family with this chipotle pumpkin soup. It’s a Sukkot show-stopper!
Challah Cinnamon Rolls for Post-Thanksgiving Brunch
When the leftovers are all gone, it’s time to plan a great brunch to wrap up the Thanksgiving weekend. These Challah Cinnamon Rolls are the perfect addition to your brunch menu for your family or guests
Recipe: Smoked Whitefish Salad
Whitefish salad is a tasty change of pace from lox for a Shabbat brunch.
40 New Year’s Eves
Make it fun, make it something you look forward to each year. And above all, write everything down! You think you will remember the details from year to year. You won’t.
Lucky New Year’s Cake
I put a Jewish spin on the cake by making the coin baked in the middle a down-payment on a gift to charity, a gift of tzedakah for the New Year. Tis’ better to give than receive, right?