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Pineapple Tart Rugelach
Lauren shares her pineapple tart rugelach recipe, which represents the marriage of a Peranakan pineapple tart and a Jewish rugelach.
Vegetarian Mushroom Barley Soup
One favorite dish of the Ashkenazim that survived the move from the shtetl to North America was the hearty mushroom-potato-barley soup called krupnick.
Challah “Babka” Bread Pudding
This recipe is a twist on classic babka. Instead of being made with challah dough, it is made from the baked challah!
Breaded Chicken Schnitzel
Schnitzel is a very popular preparation served on Shabbat around the world. Its origins are Austrian, and it refers to any meat, pounded thin, coated with some breading, and then pan-fried.
Indian Lamb Meatballs
This recipe uses some of the spices found in India but the use of lamb, cumin, and mint in a meatball speaks volumes about its links to the Jews of the Middle East and Spain. Obviously, matzah meal is a modern touch. Enjoy!
Persian Cauliflower and Raisin Kuku
Whenever you see a recipe that combines raisins with spinach or cauliflower, you can tell that it is a dish with Jewish connections! Kuku is a delicious omelet-like pancake made in Iran.
Persian Spinach and Pine Nut Kuku
Whenever you see a recipe that combines raisins with spinach or cauliflower, you can tell that it is a dish with Jewish connections! Kuku is a delicious omelet-like pancake made in Iran.
Stories We Tell: The Bird Catcher
This week, Rabbi Simcha Bob tells the story of a woman who catches and sells birds for a living. One day, she comes across a beautiful bird who can speak and even promises her 3 pieces of wisdom if she releases him. Through this story. Rabbi Bob compels us to think about how well we listen to the advice of others and the ways in which we impart wisdom as well.
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Stories We Tell: Get Up and Go Early
We’ve all had days when we have so many things to do, but we just want to stay in bed and put our tasks off for later. This week, Rabbi Leora Kaye tells a story about a rabbi who faced that very same temptation head-on, showing us how we too can push through our temptation and “get up and go early.”
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