Holiday cooking

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

Her first cookbook, “Kosher Cuisine,” was published in 1984 by Random House and adapted a variety of international recipes for kosher cooks.

Kosher cookbook author and philanthropist Helen Nash died at 89.
ALDO’s Flowers collection

Flowers and butterflies – the fashion brand kicks off the holiday season

 Tannaz Sassooni shows off an Erev Yalda spread in Los Angeles in December 2023. Rachel Sumekh, her collaborator, stands at the back wearing red.

The Persian winter solstice tradition of Yalda pairs perfectly with Hanukkah

 Mimi Neeman and the Ma’afeh Neeman Collection in Memory of Nadav Noller

Nadav's donuts: Ne'eman Bakery honors a fallen soldier


Jerusalem Post Editorial: Taxing alcohol

Israel’s exorbitant taxes on alcohol have just been drastically slashed – in some cases nearly halved – all in contradiction to “nanny state” trends worldwide.

An old-fashioned cocktail.

Putting your energy into a good cause

During the year GIFT Israel creates charity programming for schools, local children’s youth groups and private bar/bat mitzva groups, providing them with special activities and connecting them to local charities.

Taking part in GIFT

A delicious do it yourself New Year

Chanas honey

Rosh Hashana and re-Jew-venation

Let’s begin with the name.

'The Sacrifice' of Isaac’ by Caravaggio. The author says the akeda is the supreme test of faith, and shows how man can push himself to the limit

User-friendly Rosh Hashana Seder at your fingertips

Users will find that traditional elements have been given a modern twist, and the creators have pulled symbolism from root words and through deliberate wordplay.

Rosh Hashana

Apples, honey and dates

Try these easy and festive recipes for the holiday desserts/

Layered apples, honey and pomegranate dessert

Building ‘The Eternal Sukkah’

Israeli artists Sala-manca construct a succa from the materials of a Beduin home. The structure goes on view at the Israel Museum this month

The original Beduin house purchased by Sala-manca.

'Local honey production insufficient to meet national needs'

In both Israel and abroad, about one-third of the bee population has disappeared.

A beekeeper removes a honeycomb frame from a bee hive

Food: Cheese Italiana

A variety of Italian-style dishes that will put the cheese front and center during your Shavuot feast.

Penne melanzane

Enjoy Lag Ba'omer but avoid preventable injuries

Bonfires should never been lit without a responsible adult supervising.

A bonfire seen on Lag Ba'omer