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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.
Leo de Picciotto
December 15, 2025
Every Day
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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 ...
Maia Weissman
December 9, 2025
Every Day
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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
Max DuBoff
December 8, 2025
Hanukkah
Hanukkah Reflections
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. ...
Daniela Rusowsky
December 1, 2025
Hanukkah
Kosher Food