Tag: Shabbat 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.
December 15, 2025 Every Day Exploring Judaism Blog

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 ...
December 9, 2025 Every Day Exploring Judaism Blog
No Cholent Thursdays: A Breakdown

No Cholent Thursdays: A Breakdown

What does eating cholent on a Thursday, Tisha B'av, Shabbat, and Jewish law have in common? This might surprise you.
July 25, 2025 Erev Shabbat Food

Cholent: A Dish of Religious Creativity (And a Recipe)

Cholent (and its many variations) trace back to ancient Jewish traditions designed to provide a hot meal for Shabbat.
July 24, 2025 Erev Shabbat Food