Tag: kosher food

My Grandmother’s Youth

This L'Dor V'Dor essay recounts the story of a family from Poland and Costa Rica and how that shaped their next generations.

Ziskeit

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 ...

What Is Your Favorite Latke Topping and Why Is It Hummus?

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
Latkes and Sufganiyot: A Real Ancient Hanukkah Tradition?

Latkes and Sufganiyot: A Real Ancient Hanukkah Tradition?

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. ...