Back in the day, Sabbath meals at Rissi Zweig’s home in New Jersey consisted of gefilte fish, mayonnaise-based salads, kugels, chicken, meat, a couple of cakes and some nondairy ice cream. “And that’s ...

Passover is one of the most cherished dates of the Jewish calendar. It is a celebration of our redemption from slavery in Egypt to freedom in the Promised Land. We are commanded to tell the story of ...

Ladino singer/songwriter Sarah Aroeste and chef/teacher Susan Barocas have teamed up for a unique project designed to keep Sephardic traditions alive. “’Savor’ is a multisensory conversation between ...

From crispy latkes and tender brisket to sweet jam-filled doughnuts for dessert, these Hanukkah recipes will ensure that your ...

A very old Rhodesli Sephardic woman once told Joseph Benon he had the gift of sabor. According to the ancient lore of the Spanish Jews, this means he was born with the flavor of Sephardic food in his ...

Some cookbook authors get their recipes from chefs. Hélène Jawhara Piñer got hers from the Inquisition. The coiled holiday breads, long-simmered stews, and honey-sweetened, orange-scented desserts ...

In the United States, pumpkin pie is almost mandatory at Thanksgiving, while pumpkin makes occasional appearances in sweet breads and sometimes a creamy soup during the fall and winter — all the way ...

A very old Rhodesli Sephardic woman once told Joseph Benon he had the gift of sabor. According to the ancient lore of the Spanish Jews, this means he was born with the flavor of Sephardic food in his ...

Every year for as long as I can remember, my family has gathered at tables tiny or teeming with elbows to celebrate Passover, perhaps the grandest food festival of our Jewish year. No matter how long ...

Tel Mond, Israel, a Sarasota Sister City, possesses a significant Sephardic Jewish population. Historically identified with the Iberian Peninsula and North Africa, Sephardic Jews are found throughout ...