Ellie Rudee

Ellie Rudee

Ellie Rudee (she/her) is the marketing and content manager for the Union for Reform Judaism. Since graduating from Scripps College in 2015, she made aliyah to Israel and has worked as a journalist focusing on global Jewry and culinary arts, and in marketing and PR. She is a trained culinary tour guide of Jerusalem, started the Jerusalem Cooking Club for young Jerusalemites, and has hosted local and international cooking workshops and retreats. Her first cookbook, Tastes of Freedom: A Passover Cookbook, was published in 2022 and was translated to Spanish and Russian. She loves to teach people about the intersections of food, culture, and Jewish peoplehood. Follow her adventures in Israel on Instagram at @foodierudee.

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Unlock Sephardi Culture and Connection with these 10 Ladino Phrases

Ellie Rudee
Growing up in Seattle, I was fortunate to be surrounded by the city's vibrant Sephardi Jewish community. Seattle, with its large Sephardi population, was the perfect place to grow up immersed in the language and flavors of this unique Jewish culture.
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Shalom Begins on Your Plate: A Journey to Plant-Based Eating

Ellie Rudee
Rabbi Adam Grossman's journey to plant-based eating is a testament to the transformative power of food choices. Inspired by his spouse's decision to adopt a sustainable lifestyle, Grossman embarked on a journey that would change his life and deepen his connection to Judaism.
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Shabbat

18 Tips for Your Coziest Shabbat Yet

Ellie Rudee
In the winter months, adding elements of simplicity, presence, and coziness can elevate the rituals and intentions of Shabbat. Here are a few tips for your most hygge/heimish Shabbat yet!