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Tablet Battling Israel’s Marriage Monopoly 5 Feb 2019
In Israel, the Chief Rabbinate holds a monopoly on Jewish marriages, leading to limitations such as Orthodox control, prohibiting Reform or Conservative cere...
5 Feb 2019
Tablet Christmas Envy—in Israel 19 Dec 2018
Secular Jewish Israelis in Israel are experiencing what is termed as "Christmas envy," where they enthusiastically partake in the superficial joys of Christm...
19 Dec 2018
Tablet Foraging in Tel Aviv 16 Apr 2018
Heela Harel leads urban foraging tours in Tel Aviv, where participants learn to identify and taste edible plants found in the city, including flowers, leaves...
16 Apr 2018
Tablet At This Tel Aviv Restaurant, There Are Only Two Options: Moroccan or Indian Cuisine 29 Jun 2017
Lynn Mitchell runs an underground restaurant in her Tel Aviv home called Mama Lynna, offering vegan Moroccan cuisine on Tuesdays and Indian dishes on Fridays...
29 Jun 2017
Tablet Israelis Go Nuts for Bamba 1 May 2017
Bamba, an iconic Israeli snack, is immensely popular in Israel, with close to 10 million bags consumed monthly. Originally introduced in 1964 as a cheese-fla...
1 May 2017
Tablet Savory Sufganiyot Offer a Different Taste of Hanukkah 20 Dec 2016
Sufganiyot, a staple during Hanukkah, is typically enjoyed as jelly-filled doughnuts in America, whereas in Israel, a wide variety of creative and elaborate ...
20 Dec 2016
Tablet Keeping the Honey in the Land of Milk and Honey 28 Sep 2016
The Israeli Honey Board's annual honey festival, timed for the High Holidays, showcases the country's honey industry with activities such as tours, tastings,...
28 Sep 2016
Tablet Matzo Balls on the Mediterranean 8 Dec 2015
Keton, a historic Tel Aviv restaurant established in 1945, has been a hub for Israeli artists, writers, and musicians, serving traditional Ashkenazi dishes s...
8 Dec 2015
Tablet A Taste of Hungary. And Morocco. And Iraq. And Bulgaria. And Libya. 18 Nov 2014
Janna Gur, a prominent figure in Israeli culinary circles, has shifted her focus in her new cookbook "Jewish Soul Food: From Minsk to Marrakesh" to tradition...
18 Nov 2014
Tablet The Humble Pita Bread Gets a Culinary Makeover 14 Oct 2014
Pita bread in Israel is undergoing a culinary makeover, with gourmet pita establishments offering upscale fillings like lamb kebab and chicken steak. Celebri...
14 Oct 2014