Food
Young Syrian Jewish Restauranteur Continues a Family Legacy
JNS.org - At the turn of the century, a young Jewish immigrant arrived in New York. So begins the history of many American...
New Jerusalem Eatery’s Uniform Pricing Seeks to ‘Help People Make It’
JNS.org - Omelet sandwich: 5 shekels. Iced coffee: 5 shekels. Tuna sandwich: 5 shekels. Fresh-squeezed orange juice: 5 shekels. Cheese bureka: 5 shekels. There's plenty more on the Cofizz menu, but you get the idea. Dani Mizrahi...
Sometimes in Unexpected Locations, Jewish Food Festivals Unite History and Culture
JNS.org -Asheville, N.C., and Little Rock, Ark. Not exactly the Jewish capitals of America, but they are both home to major Jewish food festivals. From street vendors to strolling klezmer musicians, food festivals bring people...
Jewish Health: Weight Gain and the Latest Sweetener
The FDA has approved yet another artificial sweetener to place in our sodas, sweets, ices, baked goods, and even our milk. Aspartame was 200 times sweeter than sugar, and the new product - Advantame - is...
Boutique Cheese Maker Offers Travelers a Tasty Shavuot
JNS.org - Standing alone against the desert landscape, Kornmehl Goat Cheese Farm & Restaurant...
Israeli Arab Microbiologist Wins on Israel’s ‘MasterChef’ Reality Show
JNS.org - An Israeli-Arab microbiologist and mother of three won the fourth season of...
It’s Raining Chocolate in Tel Aviv
TEL AVIV - Along with the much needed rain that drenched Israel this past weekend,...
Israeli Restaurants to Host French Chefs for Culinary Initiative
JNS.org - Nineteen celebrated French chefs arrived in Israel to launch the second...
Why it’s Cheaper to be Healthy in Israel
A study carried out by the Israeli Ministry of Agriculture found that the cost of...
Young Syrian Jewish Restauranteur Continues a Family Legacy
JNS.org - At the turn of the century, a young Jewish immigrant arrived in New York. So begins the history of many American Jewish...
New Jerusalem Eatery’s Uniform Pricing Seeks to ‘Help People Make It’
JNS.org - Omelet sandwich: 5 shekels. Iced coffee: 5 shekels. Tuna sandwich: 5 shekels. Fresh-squeezed orange juice: 5 shekels. Cheese bureka: 5 shekels. There's plenty...
Sometimes in Unexpected Locations, Jewish Food Festivals Unite History and Culture
JNS.org -Asheville, N.C., and Little Rock, Ark. Not exactly the Jewish capitals of America, but they are both home to major Jewish food festivals. From...
Jewish Health: Weight Gain and the Latest Sweetener
The FDA has approved yet another artificial sweetener to place in our sodas, sweets, ices, baked goods, and even our milk. Aspartame was 200 times sweeter...
Boutique Cheese Maker Offers Travelers a Tasty Shavuot
JNS.org - Standing alone against the desert landscape, Kornmehl Goat Cheese Farm & Restaurant is modest, lacking artsy adornments and embellishments that tourists often...
Israeli Arab Microbiologist Wins on Israel’s ‘MasterChef’ Reality Show
JNS.org - An Israeli-Arab microbiologist and mother of three won the fourth season of Israel's most popular reality TV show, "MasterChef." Nof Atamna-Ismaeel, 32, who...
It’s Raining Chocolate in Tel Aviv
TEL AVIV - Along with the much needed rain that drenched Israel this past weekend, Tel Aviv experienced a different kind of rain - chocolates...
Israeli Restaurants to Host French Chefs for Culinary Initiative
JNS.org - Nineteen celebrated French chefs arrived in Israel to launch the second annual So French So Tasty week. From Feb. 10-12, the...
Why it’s Cheaper to be Healthy in Israel
A study carried out by the Israeli Ministry of Agriculture found that the cost of fruits and vegetables in Israel are lower - sometimes even...
A Mom From Esh Kodesh Makes Sushi – and Headlines
ESH KODESH - Maayan Shaar, 26, of Esh Kodesh had no idea that her family's favorite midweek dinner - sushi rolls - would become such...
Delectable Recipes for Tu B’Shevat
JNS.org - Winter fruit might seem less spectacular than the much more time-valued offerings of summer, but oranges and pears in particular, while quiet and...
Haggis: A Rare Scottish, Jewish Culinary Treat
What is haggis? It has been described in various ways and even classified as fertilizer (!) by customs officials. In fact, it boils down...
Psagot Wines Receive International Acclaim in France
Continuing the Biblical tradition of wine production in Israel, the Psagot Winery has been internationally recognized once again for its high quality wines. All of its eight boutique...
Hanukkah Recipes From ‘Queen of Kosher’ Jamie Geller
JNS.org - All kinds of uber-creative latke recipes appear around Hanukkah-time: apple-parsnip latkes, sweet potato-leek latkes, sweet cheesy latkes, and savory cheese and chive...