Green Lentil and Bulgur Salad with Hazelnuts
Enjoy bulgur paired with small, green French lentils and hazelnuts to create a very elegant and nutritionally balanced dish.
Chicken Fesenjan with Walnuts and Pomegranate Syrup
This very famous Persian dish is considered a festive dish served for important occasions.
Moroccan Chicken Kebabs
Whether served as part of an assortment of mezes, or small plates, or laid on a bed of couscous as part of a Moroccan meal, kebabs can be found throughout the Middle East and North Africa.
Ottoman Watermelon and Olive Salad
For almost three thousand years there has been a Jewish presence in the region of the world now associated with Turkey.
Techina Cookies
My husband introduced me to techina (tahini), a staple found in most Israeli kitchens, as soon as we made aliyah in 1992.
Pipitada (Melon-Seed Drink)
Preparing for the Days of Awe
During the year I spent studying in Jerusalem as a rabbinic student, it was impossible to escape the upcoming High Holy Days.
The Music of N’ilah – Part One
By Cantor Barbara R. Finn
New & Updated Resources: Preparing for the High Holidays in Challenging Times
How to Focus on "Heart Health" this Holiday Season
The waning of summer's warm days signals the arrival of the Hebrew month of Elul. It's a time to contemplate the approaching Days of Awe and how best to prepare for them.