On May 19, two weeks before Shavuot, celebrity chef and cookbook author Jamie Geller, who is now the chief communications officer of Aish, set out with her team (including the writer of this … more

I love the story of Shavuot. As a child, I think it was the drama, the fire and thunder that attracted me, and the heroism and sad ending for Moses, who ultimately was denied entry to the Promised … more

Everyone’s heard of the king of beers. Now, meet the queen. For the longest time, Israel was known primarily for two competing beers: Maccabi or Goldstar, sold in stores, bars and … more

Passover is long gone. A half-filled box of matza still sits on my dining room table; we promised we would finish it, but neither my husband nor I have any intention of eating it right now. The … more

The eggplant — a beautiful berry — is so popular that its iconic color is instantly recognizable far beyond the food, in paint and fabric and more. My eyeglasses are eggplant as is a … more

For Passover, we thoroughly cleaned out our cabinets and refrigerators. Now, as we finish putting back all the chametz foods, we can look at what we have and take stock of our eating habits. … more

When I was a kid, my dad had the most amazing vegetable garden. Everything he grew was perfect and he grew every vegetable from a to z. We had a huge blueberry bush growing beside the garage and … more

As we prepare our Passover meals, traditional dishes can be flavored and spiked with once unavailable kosher-for-Passover dried spices and herbs. Many of them, such as za’atar, shawarma and … more

Studies have shown that we are hard-wired to form memories around food. Often, indelible memories connected to food may be the strongest memories we have. It is why recipes are handed down through … more

For $29.99, Oh! Nuts sells a kosher, pareve “Dubai chocolate bar,” a “luxurious confection that blends rich tradition with modern indulgence.” Two North Miami Beach sellers, … more