Shana Tova! And a Rosh Hashanah Menu
Rosh Hashanah is typically a bittersweet time of the year for me, a time when the seasons change, and with it new routines, new friends, new tasks, a…
Persian Charoset
Charoset is a traditional Passover food used during the seder. It represents the mortar the Jews used to cement the pyramids together during their…
Rosh Hashanah 2018
It's been a rough month. I was particularly grateful for the halt from the every day grind that Rosh Hashanah provided. Rosh Hashanah, or the Jewish…
Sweet Potato Latkes
Hanukkah, or the Festival of Lights, is a minor Jewish holiday. Due to its close proximity on the calendar to Christmas, it gets a lot more attention…
Welcoming a Stranger in a Strange Land
Fulfilling the Jewish obligation to "welcome a stranger in a strange land," I recently had the privilege and honor of leading a volunteer group that…
Healthy Winter Holiday Menus That Will Impress Your Family
Some ideas to have a Happier Hanukkah and a Merrier Christmas! Hanukkah Menu Cauliflower Latkes, or Butternut Squash Latkes, or Carrot…