Jewish food

National Library of Israel acquires copy of UK's oldest kosher cookbook belonging to Montefiores

While the cookbook was originally published anonymously by “A Lady,” scholars later attributed the title to British linguist Lady Judith Montefiore, the wife of Sir Moses Montefiore.

A page from the first kosher cookbook published in England from 1846, titled "The Jewish Manual of Modern Cookery, With a Collection of Valuable Recipes & Hints Relating to the Toilette," May 26, 2026.
Chicken soup.

Winter in Jerusalem: Cozy soups, simple treats to warm your heart and home

Henny Shor.

On board for Hanukkah: Fresh, delicious twist for the holiday

Kosher cookbook author and philanthropist Helen Nash died at 89.

Helen Nash, kosher cookbook author and NYC philanthropist, dies at 89


From Katz's Deli to Tel Aviv: NYC's pastrami sandwich makes its Israeli debut

150 years after New York Jews created pastrami, the famed deli sandwich has landed in Israel. Experience the local take at Tel Aviv's MOB, a must-visit for any pastrami enthusiast.


'Portico': Jewish feasting and history in Rome - review

Much more than a cookbook, 'Portico' also offers rich photography, historical facts, and insight into aspects of Roman Jewish culture

 SILKY MARINATED zucchini.

Bagels: How boiled bread became an iconic food worldwide

With everyone at boiling point due to the current situation in the country, what better way to spend quality family time together than having a bagel baking session and a delicious bagel meal?

 Bagels (Illustrative)

The Americas’ best New York-style Jewish deli may be in Mexico City

The idea behind the deli was simple: to boil and bake bagels like those of the East Coast of the US, and offer Mexico City diners elevated versions of Ashkenazi cuisine heavy hitters.

 The National Palace, Mexico City, Mexico.

From empenadas to kugel: Israeli immigration highlighted at inaugural festival

More than 20,000 turned out for an affordable, family-friendly festival focused on immigration to Israel.

 Attendees at the inaugural Oleh-Olah Festival, focusing on aliyah to Israel.

What are the most Jewish foods? - review

Published in 2019, The 100 Most Jewish Foods comprises a list of the most significant foods culturally and historically to the Jewish people, explored through essays, recipes, and stories.

 Challah bread (Illustrative)

Jewish jokes about food: Humor about what all Jews agree about - opinion

One thing we can all agree about is that Jews love food. And we love a joke, so no surprise that there are many Jewish jokes around this topic. 

 The ultimate Jewish dish? Matzah ball soup.

A pastrami sandwich is a new star of Tokyo’s hip food scene

The flavors being served up, though distinctly Jewish and American, are not entirely strange to the Japanese palette.

 An artistic illustrative image of a sandwich sliced in half.

Our Southern kitchens are where Black and Jewish traditions come together

The diversity of ingredients found in our favorite meals reflects the contributions of individuals underrepresented in or absent from earlier accounts of Southern Jewish cuisine.

 A Southern spread featuring a blintz casserole, Hoppin' John and a "kosher" okra gumbo combines histories of Eastern Europe, the American South and the continent of Africa.

An app that can generate 64,000 kosher cheesecake recipes aims to prove AI value for Orthodox Jews

The app’s creator, Brooklyn marketing executive Avi Bree, want to show his fellow Orthodox Jews that ChatGPT and other AI tools can be a boon to Jewish observance, not a threat.

 Apple cheesecake