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Tag: Jewish Dietary Laws

0 Food Jewish Law

Going Green: Lettuce—The Perfect Pesach Vegetable

Shira Isenberg in Jewish Action · 18 Mar 2016

Lettuce, often a staple in Pesach meals, indeed has nutritional value despite popular misconceptions.

0 Food Jewish Law

Matzo Ball Soup—and Hold the Eggs

Rebecca Klempner in Tablet · 5 Aug 2015

A mother recounts the challenges of adjusting her family's diet after discovering her daughter's egg allergy, leading to the need for eggless Jewish recipes.

0 Food Jewish Law

Sampling the Latest Trends in Kosher Food

Tova Cohen in Tablet · 14 Nov 2014

Kosherfest, a renowned two-day kosher food expo, featured various trends in kosher food this year, including the arrival of Israels Marzipan Bakery in America, a variety of gluten-free and health-conscious products, and unique stories of culinary entrepreneurship.

0 Jewish Law History

Why Did God Choose the Jewish People To Receive the Torah?

Adam Kirsch in Tablet · 29 Apr 2014

The essay discusses the question of why God chose the Jewish people to receive the Torah, exploring various perspectives from different sources.

0 Food Culture

Michel Gurfinkiel in Jewish Review of Books · 27 Feb 2013

Joan Nathan's "Quiches, Kugels, and Couscous: My Search for Jewish Cooking in France" delves into the complex and diverse world of Jewish-French culinary culture, exploring the historical development and fusion of traditions in France, a vibrant center of Jewish cuisine due to its unique cultural emphasis on gastronomy and its diverse Jewish population.