Israel’s health minister this week called on the public to refrain from eating the traditional Chanukah treat sufganiyot. “I call on the public to avoid eating sufganiyot, which are rich in fats" … more

An overnight fire in its basement forced the temporary closing of Gourmet Glatt in Cedarhurst. The store will be closed until further notice, according to a … more

Koshary, an Egyptian specialty, is one of the best vegetarian dishes I have ever tasted. It’s a street food, sold everywhere you look, including carts and … more

Being it’s after Thanksgiving as I write this article, and after a huge delicious Shabbat lunch at the Rothenbergs and an amazing night of non-stop eating on Sunday night at the Berg-Coplin … more

A new film airing this weekend explores the rich history of Jewish food and its cultural impact on the community. “Hugs and Knishes: A Celebration of Our Jewish Foods and … more

I can always count on my husband being late. Most of the time, it’s really not his fault, as I know he has absolutely no concept of time — unless it has to do with his beloved New … more

Last time I wrote about our kids’ pets, it was about Abbey, the cat belonging to Jerry’s daughter, Elana, and Murphy, the dog belonging to my daughter and son-in-law, Jordana and Dan. … more

Rabbi Hanoch Hecht, a Chabad rabbi in upstate Rhinebeck, competed on“Chopped” with tzimmes, a traditional sweet stew made of carrots. DESSERT TZIMMES Courtesy of Hanoch … more

I have served this chicken on Rosh Hashanah for years, and it’s a go-to for a quick and easy Shabbat recipe. The chicken gets caramelized from the glossy and delicious sauce. … more

Why is it, that everything happens right before Shabbat starts? Two weeks ago, half the electricity went out in my house. The freezers and fridge in the garage were out, as was my oven in the … more