In Haifa, Multiculturalism in Neon Lights
Haifa’s lower city will once again be illuminated this month by the Holiday of Holidays festival, a celebration of the northern Israeli city’s religious diversity now in its…
Is Your Olive Oil Really Olive Oil?
Adulterated or fake olive oil is often a combination of olive oil with seed oil, a liquid-fat base or old or rancid olive oil, all to cut costs.
Baby Doll with Built-in Bluetooth
An Israeli tech firm is behind the high-tech redesign on this phenomenally popular doll from the 1980s.
Amy Kritzer and ‘Sweet Noshings’ for Hanukkah
The blogger behind the popular What Jew Wanna Eat site is out with her first cookbook, a collection of whimsically inspired Jewish dessert recipes.
Being Jewish at Christmas
It's that time of year again, when we interfaith couples put up Christmas trees and light our menorahs, bake Christmas cookies and fry latkes.
Spreading Light at Hanukkah
“Let there be light!” resounds as we add a candle each night of Hanukkah to increase the light on our menorahs—and in the world.
Latkes, Donuts and Three-Seeded Schnitzel
The season of gifting and eating is upon us. Celebrate with these recently published cookbooks and food memoirs, to feed your loved ones and your soul.