Hanukkah sweaters are now a thing — and I love them
By Lior Zaltzman NEW YORK (JTA) — Ever since I moved here from Israel, every late November felt like the beginning of a month-long assault….
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How Hanukkah sufganiyot became a national treat in the Netherlands
By Cnaan Liphshiz AMSTERDAM (JTA) — Though they are considered a caloric hazard in Israel, sufganiyot are a rare Hanukkah treat for many Jews in…
Kosher Recipe: Plantain Latkes with Avocado Crema Recipe
By Samantha Ferraro (The Nosher via JTA) — Every year I create a new latke recipe for the Hanukkah season. Potatoes are so last year,…
Rabbi Kliel Rose: Organ Donation is a Mitzvah
By Rabbi Kliel Rose (EJNews) – This past Yom Kippur I offered a Dvar Torah on the subject of organ donation. The response was overwhelmingly positive…
Koshary: Egyptian Lentil and Rice Recipe
By Ronnie Fein (The Nosher via JTA) — Koshary, an Egyptian specialty, is one of the best vegetarian dishes I have ever tasted. It’s…