Jewish food

Jerusalem highlights: May 29-June 4

What's new to do in Israel's capital?

My Life with Arthur Szyk  (see Tuesday).
Pastel con carne.

The original Jewish brunch: The meal that connects communities, flavors, and memories

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.

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

Chicken soup.

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


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

Na’ama Shefi: Telling the stories behind Jewish, Israeli food

Na’ama Shefi brings forward the stories behind our cuisine, at the Jewish Food Society in New York and the Asif: Culinary Institute of Israel in Tel Aviv.

 NA’AMA SHEFI: Connecting to her heritage.

After I stopped an attack on the subway, the victim and I bonded over Katz's pastrami sandwiches

"As we waited for the train we realized we all had just come from the New-York Historical Society’s 'I’ll Have What She’s Having' exhibit on Jewish delis."

People stand in line at Katz's Delicatessen, the famous deli founded in 1888, in New York's lower East Side

The perfect schnitzel: tips and tricks to make Israel's national dish

The seasoned judges of the "Chef Games" tackled our dream task (and theirs), and came back with life-enhancing insights

Schnitzel 270

How to fit sufganiyot into your diet

Make sure to eat some nutritious food with your donut!

Yehuda bakery prepares for Hanukkah with freshly baked donuts, or sufganiyot, December 6, 2022.

Fusion food in Jerusalem: A look at Israel's Jewish, Palestinian cuisine

Israel has always been an important region throughout history, being the bridge between three continents. It is no surprise that its culinary history is just as diverse as a result.

 KIMCHI, A traditional Korean side dish of salted and fermented vegetables, such as napa cabbage and Korean radish (Illustrative).

Future of Jewish religious freedom hangs in balance in EU -opinion

Regarding Jewish religious freedom, tolerance of belief and speech is not enough.

A Star of David necklace.

Astros Jewish secret weapon for the Playoffs

Astros manager Dusty Baker hopes matzah ball soup will give his team a playoffs boost

 Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Drew Rasmussen (57) reacts and Houston Astros third baseman Alex Bregman (2) runs to first base after hitting a home run during the first inning at Minute Maid Park, September 30, 2022.

‘Modern Jewish Comfort Food’ gives classics a 21st-century spin

Shannon Sarna spoke to JTA about what comfort food means to her and what she hopes readers will take away from her book in trying times.

 Shannon Sarna, author of "Modern Jewish Comfort Food," stands over a pot of chicken soup, one of the many comfort food recipes in her new book.