With Thanksgivukkah approaching, the article presents four sweet potato recipes perfect for the occasion: a classic sweet potato casserole with marshmallows and pineapple, a southwestern tsimmes stuffed in chilies, curried sweet potato latkes, and Moroccan sweet potatoes and vegetables.

A Jewish Senior Center in Brooklyn's Manhattan Beach experienced a significant shift in atmosphere and routine due to the impact of Hurricane Sandy in 2012.

Israeli chefs are rediscovering their culinary roots as a source of inspiration, reclaiming traditional dishes influenced by their familial pasts.

The text delves into the complexity of Jewish identity and practice, emphasizing that for many Jews today, Judaism no longer feels like a native language due to various reasons such as assimilation, lack of community cohesion, and changing societal norms.

James Salter, a prolific writer known for his spare war stories and magnum opus "All That Is," recounts his transformation from Jewish roots as Horowitz at West Point to assuming the name Salter and pursuing a military career in the Air Force during the Korean War.

Israel's culinary landscape is experiencing an Asian-inspired revolution, with restaurants like Taizu offering a fusion of street foods from Southeast Asian countries.

The article discusses the resurgence of the Jewish American Princess (JAP) stereotype in the reality TV show "Princesses: Long Island" on Bravo.

The author discusses their preference for buttery single-crust fruit pies over traditional double-crusted ones, inspired by family recipes and Jewish cookbooks like the Settlement Cookbook.

The text discusses the author's personal commitment to caring for the dead by singing to them as part of their involvement in a chevra kadisha, a sacred burial fellowship.

"Commie Camp" is a documentary showcasing Camp Kinderland, a Jewish socialist summer camp in the Berkshires.

The text is a personal reflection on the author's experience caring for his father as he faces declining health.

Francesca Segal's novel "The Innocents" explores the complexities of Jewish life in North West London, focusing on protagonist Adam Newman's struggle between tradition and modernity, familial expectations, and romantic entanglements.

The text discusses the pervasive culture of surveillance in society, highlighting the collaboration between private industry and government agencies like the NSA.

Author Anita Diamant, under lockdown in Newton near Boston following the bombings at the Boston Marathon, describes the eerie quiet amid a citywide manhunt for a suspect.

A memoir titled "The Lord Is My Shepherd" reflects on a third-generation American assimilated Jewish family's journey back to their Jewish roots.

Jennifer Abadi, cookbook author and culinary instructor, delves into Syrian Passover traditions, offering insights into Syrian-Jewish cuisine and Passover favorites.

The text discusses the trend of beards in fashion and the historical significance of beards in Jewish culture.

"Chicken Marbella," a dish from The Silver Palate Cookbook, has become a popular main course at Passover Seders for many families, combining prunes, olives, capers, white wine, brown sugar, oregano, and garlic in a savory, aromatic blend.

"The Haggadah of the Kaifeng Jews of China" is a scholarly monograph that explores the unique Passover Haggadah of the vanished community of Chinese Jews in Kaifeng.

In "Jewhooing the Sixties: American Celebrity and Jewish Identity," the author David E. Kaufman examines the intersection of Jewish identity and celebrity through profiles of Sandy Koufax, Lenny Bruce, Bob Dylan, and Barbra Streisand in the 1960s.

Andy Statman's latest double CD album "Old Brooklyn" showcases his musical versatility as he seamlessly moves between bluegrass, blues, klezmer, Hasidic, and rock genres.

After the death of their grandfather, the author's family faced an emotional Passover with limited space, which led to unexpected occurrences.

"Jerusalem: A Cookbook" by Ottolenghi and Tamimi and "Breaking Bread in the Galilee" by Abbie Rosner offer insights into the diverse food cultures of Jerusalem and the Galilee.

The text explores various parenting philosophies and challenges the prevailing notion that parental nurture significantly shapes children's outcomes.

"Poets of the Tribe" by Alan Mintz delves into the realm of 20th-century American Hebrew poetry, shedding light on forgotten poets like Benjamin Silkiner and Shimon Ginzburg.