Jewish food

Sweetening the new year: How Jewish food becomes family tradition - opinion

Jewish food is more than what Jews eat. It is what becomes woven into family life, memory, tradition, and the freedom to change what came before.

EMMER & CANE baked goods. Yum!
Stein Stein, owner of Steve Stein's Famous Deli in Northeast Philadelphia, the day after his last day in business, Aug. 24, 2026.

Northeast Philadelphia's last Jewish deli shuts down after over 60 years, most Jews in area left

My Life with Arthur Szyk  (see Tuesday).

Jerusalem highlights: May 29-June 4

Pastel con carne.

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


How Jewish is this favorite autumn treat?

While the pumpkin spice latte as we know it today may not be a direct descendant of Jewish culinary practices, the spices that give it its distinctive flavor certainly are.

Do pumpkin spice lattes have have Jewish origins?

Milky Chocolate-Coffee Trio and more: New treats and drinks for summer

Milky expands its popular series with a chocolate-coffee trio, while new flavored sodas, comforting dumplings, and refreshing cocktails hit the market.

 New treats and drinks for summer

In the Kitchen with Henny: Carb your appetite

Here are some easy, carb-heavy recipes that can be served around the fast.

 POTATOES au Gratin.

In the Kitchen with Henny: Simply Shabbat

Enjoy Shabbat with these easy recipes: Challah, roast chicken, potato kugel, and almond cake. Simple, delicious, and perfect for busy summers.

 SHABBAT Challah.

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)