For those seeking intellectually stimulating summer reads, OU Press suggests the following titles: "The Return to Zion" by Rabbi Joseph B. Soloveitchik presents his keynote addresses on Religious Zionism and American Orthodoxy, offering timeless insights on Jewish destiny.

The essay discusses the issue of whitewashing Jews and challenges the misconception that all Jews are white.

Onions have played a significant role in human history and remain a versatile and widely used vegetable today.

Bevis Marks Synagogue, established in East London by Dutch Sephardi Jews after their return to Britain, is a cornerstone of Anglo-Jewish history and a testament to the resilience of the community.

Rabbi Yitsy David, a Sephardic Jew, is working to promote and preserve the diverse heritage and culture of Sephardi and Mizrahi Jews in the UK, aiming to educate Jewish schools about their history and traditions.

The article explores the history and tradition of matzo, highlighting that traditionally, soft matzo was more common than the dry, cracker-like version typically found today.

The British comedy show "Hapless" (previously titled "The Jewish Enquirer") faced controversy when British Airways initially removed it from their in-flight offerings during the Israel-Hamas war but later reinstated it.

The text reflects the experiences of a Jewish individual from Samarkand, Uzbekistan, emphasizing the historical and cultural significance of Sephardic and Mizrahi Jews.

In New York City, there are unique and lesser-known Purim treats to enjoy beyond the traditional Hamantaschen.

The American Ladino League has emerged as a new center for studying Ladino, the Romance language with roots in medieval Spain and significant influence from Hebrew, Turkish, Arabic, and other languages.

This article discusses the rise of antisemitism in the San Francisco Bay Area public school system.

Ladino, also known as Judeo-Spanish or Judezmo, is a language that evolved as a dialect of Medieval Spanish with elements of Hebrew and Aramaic.

In Porto, Portugal, a community of approximately 1,000 Jews has emerged over the past decade thanks to a 2015 law that allowed the return of people whose ancestors were expelled during the Portuguese Inquisition.

Sephardic Jews, whose ancestors were expelled from Spain in 1492, have maintained their cultural and historical identity through oral history, community organizations, and connections with extended family in countries like Turkey and Argentina.

This article discusses the history and significance of pumpkins in Jewish culinary traditions.

This episode of Adventures in Jewish Studies examines the experiences of Ashkenazi and Sephardic Jews who migrated to various American colonies in the late seventeenth century, such as Georgia, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, and South Carolina.

This text explores the various myths, traditions, and symbolism associated with apples in different cultures, including Jewish tradition.

The author describes their experience as a Jewish student at Columbia University.

Asi Wind, an Israeli-born magician considered one of the world's finest close-up magicians, believes that magic allows him to connect with people by breaking through their protective barriers.

This memoir tells the story of the author's grandmother, Rayna Hazan, who died in 1914 after having an illegal abortion.

The claim that Jewish fried fish is the origin of British fish and chips is a myth.

The article discusses the challenges and complexities of tracing the descendants of early American Jews.

Cynthia Ozick's story, "The Conversion of the Jews," explores the complex motivations behind a Sephardic Jew named Saul converting to Catholicism and dedicating his life to converting other Jews.

Elizabeth Graver's novel, "Kantika," is inspired by her maternal grandmother's migration journey from Istanbul to Barcelona and later to New York.

This article discusses the tradition of eating dairy products on the holiday of Shavuot and provides a brief explanation for this custom.