The foods we associate with Purim are deeply symbolic. They reflect both cultural customs and playful symbolism. Purim culinary traditions range from triangular hamantaschen to eye-shaped
Growing up, Passover was about two things for me—the seder, and not being able to eat sandwiches on bread! I have such strong memories of
This L’Dor V’Dor essay recounts the story of a family from Poland and Costa Rica and how that shaped their next generations.
Join Exploring Judaism in providing food for all who are hungry this Hanukkah, dedicate your Hanukkah for Hunger.
This L’Dor V’Dor essay comes infused with Yiddishisms, like ziskeit, to help describe the old and the new, what used to be and what carries on
Bringing some humor to the darkest days of the year, we explore why hummus is the best topping for latkes, using Biblical and mystical sources
How does it feel to celebrate Hanukkah in Israel? I have lived in Israel for 10 years. One of the aspects I cherish most is experiencing
We tend to believe that latkes and sufganiyot have been on the Jewish table for centuries. But that notion is far removed from historical facts.
In a reflection on the World Zionist Congress, Daniela Rusowsky reflects on her experience, seeing food, zionism, and identity meld together.
Shared through an interview with Nadia Schapiro, learn about making etrog marmalade as an environmentally friendly endeavor.
We eat together on Sukkot but what do we eat? Some have the tradition to eat foods with fillings: Finger foods and hidden blessings, with recipes!
As we approach Yom Kippur, we look at a journey through tradition and transformation and how we break a fast.
Cholent (and its many variations) trace back to ancient Jewish traditions designed to provide a hot meal for Shabbat.
Food is a way to discover layers of knowledge, connect to an ancient memory, and an invitation to revisit the lives of our distant ancestors.
There are many blessings over food and drink. Learn how to determine what blessing to use before and after eating a meal.
What better way to celebrate Shavu’ot than by making a delicious treat from these seven species?
There is a powerful meaning in continuing traditions that I inherited directly from my family. Kitniyot is only a part of that story.
This essay advocates for Ashkenazi Jews to embrace kitniyot on Passover, to enhance dietary diversity and align with modern interpretations.
A whoop and two challahs! Learn why doubling our loaves on Shabbat is important and how to observe this mitzvah.
Wrapping and dipping maror in charoset at Seder can be part of a family tradition. Explore this one to add more to your own Seder this year.
There are so many secrets hidden away within Matzah that ask to be uncovered, offering us spiritual wisdom.
Dipping Karpas into salt water at the Passover Seder has a mysterious history that invites us to create new dipping and meaning opportunities!
How and why can you create a plant-based seder plate? We embrace change during Passover, especially in rethinking the seder plate.
A conceptual reflection of Pesah and Kashrut can bring more meaning to how we follow the halakhah of food on Pesah.
Though the Conservative Movement has allowed eating kitniyot on Passover, many still do not. How can we incorporate kitniyot this year?
Though Kiddush in synagogue is a great for connecting with community, food options can be challenging and a limiting factor for picky eaters.
Celebrating the high holy days from home gives us ample opportunity to bring the sacred even further into our lives.
Summer barbecues are great for relaxation and rejuvenation, and an opportunity to extend and receive hospitality like Abraham and Sarah.
To take even animal life, requires that the shochet be wholly attuned to the serious nature of the slaughter and never callous or uncaring.
After an animal has been butchered, inspected, and forbidden parts removed, the meat still needs to have as much blood removed as possible.
In general, one should only consume processed foods prepared under the supervision of a rabbi or an accepted kashrut supervision agency.
How my family created and passed down cultural traditions, and how the Conservative Teshuvah on Kitniyot impacts our life outside the academy.
Making hamentaschen has been a powerful tradition for me throughout my entire life and brings me tremendous joy.
Some foods, neither meat nor dairy in origin, are known as pareve and government standards may differ from Rabbinical definitions.
The Torah says which animals are kosher and may be eaten (after an appropriate process) and which animals are not.
Given the importance of kashrut in Jewish life, it is unfortunate that so much about it is so widely misunderstood.
What alcohol requires a hechsher or kosher supervision? It largely depends on the process by which they are made and the ingredients used.
The Conservative and Orthodox movements differ with regard to the kashrut of certain chemical food additives.
Purim has something for everyone. In celebrating the Purim, our tradition outlines four special mitzvot for the holiday.
DIY Hanukkah: My custom of making a potato menorah and why DIY Judaica can provide a crucial connection to Judaism.
Beyond lighting the menorah, Hanukkah customs include special foods, the dreidel and gift-giving, especially when spending time with family.
Emily Jaeger explains to us: What is the Rosh Hashanah seder, how do we perform it, and why you might consider doing one too.
Personal and at-home Rosh Hashanah rituals include candle lighting, eating apples with honey, and sharing meals.
Rabbi Tova Leibovic-Douglas offers us 10 great reasons why Shavuot might be your new favorite Jewish holiday.