Traditional israeli food

The Hannukkah miracle of Jerusalem’s signature sufganiya donuts

Why one particular donut, the salted caramel sufganiya, is the peak of taste – and Jewish tradition.

 GOURMANDISES FEATURES a salty pretzel sufganiyah.
Bunuelos are small balls of fried dough with a sweet or salty filling.

Family recipes helped me discover my hidden Sephardi history

The options for shakshuka are endless

A spin on the classic shakshuka offers a riot of international flavors

CHEF MICHAEL SOLOMONOV: ‘Israeli food is here to stay.’

Israeli Chef Michael Solomonov wins James Beard award


The braiding of a thousand hallot

Before she knew it, Beth Ricanati had not only become something of a baker, but she had a consistent and centering ritual in her life that she could count on.

Connected and grounded: Beth Ricanati.

Lag Ba'omer treats

The tastiest treats for the upcoming holiday.

Small potatoes with thyme

The city’s veggie club

Pergamon restaurant opens as the new, vegetarian addition to Pergamon Club

Pergamon, which offers a fine-dining vegetarian menu, is attached to a nightclub

Tour Israel: Women of the desert

If you’ve had the chance to visit Beduin communities in the Negev recently, such as Tel Sheva, Rahat or surrounding villages, you’re sure to have noticed that tourism is blossoming among these women.

HUSANYA IBN BARI holds up a hand-embroidered garment that she designed and made

Oily Alternatives – Healthier Hanukkah Treats

Donuts, latkes, chocolate coins… Hanukkah has some of the best – and least healthy – holiday food. Check out our ideas so you can end the holiday with lighter delicious alternatives.

A colorful hanukia from the Judaica Web Store.

Finding latkes in Jerusalem: An exercise in fried futility

In the Diaspora, the potato pancake was the star of Hanukka.

Festival fritters: The humble potato meets oil for some pretty crispy results

The holy, holey and unholy in the Holy City

The ‘In Jerusalem’ annual round-up finds that Kadosh’s sufganiot are heavenly and advises against saying bon appétit at Le Moulin Doré.

The verdict on Roladin sufganiyot? ‘Fluffy and favorful.’

Pita perfect

Why is it then that most home bakers find it hardest to duplicate these famous, staple breads in their own kitchen?

The frst secret of pita/lafa baking is a very hot  oven and a very short bake

Prince Tahini

Galilee village prince becomes global industry king

Afif Tannous

Perfect for Passover

Nachman used her cooking and catering experience to come up with dishes that are easy to prepare and fun to serve and to eat.

Artisan matza canapés

'A Land of Milk and Hummus: A Study of Israeli Culinary Culture'

Gefilte fish, “stuffed fish” in Yiddish, is not terribly handsome.

'A Land of Milk and Hummus: A Study of Israeli Culinary Culture'