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Tablet A Kurdish Treat Becomes a Jerusalem Staple 16 Feb 2022
Kubbeh soup has become an iconic dish in Jerusalem cuisine, particularly as a pre-Shabbat meal. The soup originated from the Kurdish Jewish community who imm...
16 Feb 2022
Tablet The Challenge of Friday Lunch 28 Jan 2022
The article explores the challenge of preparing a Friday lunch in Jewish cuisine, given the limitations of cooking on Shabbat. It discusses various tradition...
28 Jan 2022
Tablet Chicken Soup, Israeli-Style 17 Nov 2021
Israeli chicken soup is a fusion of various Jewish cuisines, influenced by Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, and Ashkenazi cooking traditions. While a classic J...
17 Nov 2021
Tablet Turning Dates Into Honey 18 Oct 2021
Silan, a thick, chocolatey syrup made from dates, has become a popular alternative to honey in Israel. The commercial production of silan in Israel started w...
18 Oct 2021
Tablet The Story Behind Bourekas 17 Feb 2021
Bourekas are a popular Israeli food, similar to savory pastries, that are made with thin, hand-stretched dough and stuffed with various fillings such as grou...
17 Feb 2021
Tablet The Rise and Fall of Israel’s Oranges 15 Dec 2020
The article discusses the significance and decline of Jaffa oranges in Israeli culture. Oranges have long been associated with Israel and its identity, with ...
15 Dec 2020
Tablet The Lost Taste of Tiberias 21 Oct 2020
The article talks about the decline of the city of Tiberias in Israel, highlighting its once vibrant past as a resort town and center of Jewish life and lear...
21 Oct 2020
Tablet Tel Aviv’s Original Culinary Scene 11 Sep 2020
Casino Galey Aviv was a famous seaside casino in Tel Aviv in the 1920s and 1930s. It became a popular spot for Tel Aviv's elite, with extravagant parties and...
11 Sep 2020
Tablet Jewish Culinary Crossroads 20 Jul 2020
The author recalls childhood memories of her Russian Jewish grandmother's cooking, which featured a mix of Ashkenazi and non-Ashkenazi dishes. The author lat...
20 Jul 2020