Food

Food is at the heart of everything Jewish but it’s more than just matzah balls and kugels. There is a culinary revolution taking place in the kosher world.

Judith and the Hanukkah heroine story you’ve never heard

Before latkes and sufganiyot, there was Judith: a forgotten heroine whose daring act helped inspire the Hanukkah tradition of eating dairy.

From Latke Sours to Gelt Martinis: Hanukkah cocktails for all 8 nights

From olive oil gin sours to Latkatinis, these Hanukkah cocktails turn classic holiday flavors into fun, make-at-home drinks.

What to cook for Hanukkah: Best latke, sufganiyot & dessert recipes to celebrate the Jewish Festival of Lights

Upgrade your Hanukkah menu with inventive latkes and sufganiyot, and festive sweets that bring together Jewish flavors from around the world.

7 iconic American snacks that were revolutionized by Jewish immigrants

From Lower East Side pickle barrels to Coney Island hot dogs, trace the Jewish roots of the snacks that define American comfort food.

Jeffrey Yoskowitz and Gefilteria are bringing Jewish classics to the 21st century

Jeffrey Yoskowitz of Gefilteria is on a mission to revive Jewish food culture with fresh flavors, family recipes, and a new sense of pride.

Beyond bagels: Yom Kippur break fast foods from Jewish communities around the world

Yom Kippur ends with foods as varied as the Jewish diaspora itself. Here’s what’s served around the world.

Sweet New Year, sweeter treats: Rosh Hashanah desserts that deliver

Sweeten the New Year with apple, honey, and desserts that actually deliver. These Rosh Hashanah treats are anything but boring.

Rosh Hashanah cocktail guide: The best drinks for a sweet new year

Mix up apple, honey, and pomegranate cocktails with these recipes perfect for Rosh Hashanah. Sweeten the year with festive seasonal sips.

The ultimate Rosh Hashanah challah guide: Recipes, tutorials, and tips

From timeless traditions to savory twists and sweet, dessert-like loaves, here are some of the best challah recipes to try this Rosh Hashanah.

Meet the Babka King: How TikToker Chris Caresnone won over Jewish food fans

Chris Caresnone, the self-proclaimed Babka King, went viral by accident. Now he’s introducing Jewish food to new audiences.

Naama Shefi is teaching the masses to celebrate Judaism through food. Her latest project? A massive picnic in NYC.

The culinary curator behind the Jewish Food Society is turning meals into movements — and her latest project, the Great Nosh, brings that mission to Governors Island in NYC.

Naomi Levy built a Hanukkah pop-up bar — now she’s reinventing Jewish hospitality

From challah-infused cocktails to a Hanukkah-themed pop-up bar, Naomi Levy is putting a modern twist on Jewish tradition at Lehrhaus.

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