It’s the American Jewish classic that goes way beyond Sunday-morning breakfasts with the whole mishpacha . Lox and bagels with a schmear of cream cheese has become a universal staple for …
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By Ethel G. Hofman
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3/27/24
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Once upon a time, Achashverosh, the King of Persia, had his wife Vashti killed for failing to attend a banquet. Then he chose a beautiful Jewish woman named Esther to be his new Queen. He also …
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By Joni Schockett
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3/20/24
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You can add a touch of whimsy to your misloach manot with 3D Queen Esther cookies, an edible art activity that’s a joy to design, in part because to create the cookies, we turn kitchen …
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By Deborah Bonelli
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3/13/24
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Purim, which begins at motzei Shabbat on March 23, is rooted in Jewish survival in the Persian Empire, thanks to the bravery and Jewish pride of Mordechai and Esther. …
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By Ethel G. Hofman
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3/6/24
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N o one really knows what our ancient ancestors ate in their caves, but scholars who have studied them believe they ate mostly vegetation, and some evidence shows they ate as much as 4 to 6 pounds of …
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By Joni Schockett
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2/21/24
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Purim, which is celebrated on the 14th of Adar (this year, 14 Adar II, starting on motzei Shabbat on March 24) commemorates the saving of the Jewish people from Haman’s plot to kill …
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By Ethel G. Hofman
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2/14/24
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The most rushed meal in America has to be the weekday breakfast. Instant drinks, instant oatmeal, cold cereal and toaster pastries are not on any list of the best way to start the day, and we have …
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By Joni Schockett
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2/7/24
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A New York Jewish community has created what it believes is the world’s longest challah, and hopes it’s recognized as a Guinness World Record.
The effort to shape and bake the …
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By Faygie Holt, JNS
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1/31/24
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It is 30 degrees outside, and the wind is howling. It’s amazing how fast winter appears. Sometimes I wonder why I stay in this climate. My nose is always freezing, my lips, …
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By Joni Schockett
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1/31/24
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Dining at the Milky Way was an experience — kosher food with zip and a dash of ethnicity served up in a cozy atmosphere where family photos and Leah’s paintings lined the walls.
It …
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By Ethel G. Hofman
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1/24/24
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