The Italian Executioners: The Genocide of the Jews of Italy
Simon Levis Sullam, who teaches modern history at Ca’ Foscari University of Venice, has written a well-researched book that shatters the widely-held belief that Italians were brava gente, “good people,” who protected their Jewish fellow citizens from the horrors of the Holocaust.
Promised Land: A Novel of Israel
Martin Fletcher, the former NBC bureau chief in Israel, describes his 409-page novel in three words: “Exodus meets ‘Dallas.’” And indeed it is.
The Family Tabor
What do we choose to show to others, and what do we keep hidden? How do we curate our public face?
Hummus Techina
The secret to great Israeli-style hummus is an obscene amount of techina (tahini).
Jerusalem Hummus
Jerusalem hummus is garnished with hot, spiced ground beef, often with the addition of pine nuts.
Poppy Seed Cake with Blueberries and Labneh
The earthy fruitiness of poppy seeds makes them shine in recipes both sweet and savory.
Homemade Pita Chips with Za'atar
This recipe is a perfect example of when homemade just completely crushes the store-bought equivalent.