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Growing up in Iran, I thought the whole country celebrated Passover

Growing up in Iran, I never truly appreciated the difference between spring cleaning, New Year’s and getting ready for Passover. The Jewish holiday takes place almost simultaneously with the … more

Aylin Sedighi-Gabbaizadeh | 4/1/22

These Passover pancake noodles are better than matzah balls

Last April, as the pandemic raged in my area, I opened my front door to my dear friend, Natalie, who literally threw at me from a distance a plastic sandwich bag containing her family’s … more

LIZ SUSMAN KARP and NATALIE GORLIN | 4/1/22

Get Pumped For Passover!

This year Passover starts at sundown on Friday April 15. Don’t forget to grab some matzah, maror, and wine. Manischewitz is the way to go! The seder is held this night. Passover is the … more

RABBI ELI KASIRER | 4/1/22

Watch the video: Homemade macaroons

Who loves a sweet treat that tastes a bit like cardboard, is packed with preservatives, makes your mouth dry and comes from a can? I sure don’t! And yet, I’m sure we’re all very familiar with this classic Passover dessert: coconut macaroons from a can. I’ve had my fair share of these store-bought cookies after my family’s seder. more

LISA MAYBRUCH | 4/1/22

Watch the video: Mitzvah Matzos is on a mission

Naomi Baine still remembers her brush with human trafficking. She was about 9 years old, traveling alone to Israel for the first time, with a layover at London’s Heathrow Airport. She found a special room designed for kids, where a single attendant was watching. Suddenly, a strange man entered the room. He claimed to be picking up his niece and gestured toward Baine. The man didn’t bear any obvious resemblance to her, but he spoke confidently, and the attendant seemed to believe him. more

ROBERT ISENBERG | 4/1/22

After a menorah car parade through Rhode Island on Dec. 13, 2020, Rabbi Aryeh Laufer lights the menorah set up outside the Rhode Island State House.

Just added to the calendar: Hanukkah events!

The City of Providence Hanukkah “Spectaculah” is a free community celebration that brings food, music, drinks, candle-lighting and art to Biltmore Park in downtown Providence on Sunday Dec. 5, from 3 to 6 p.m. … more

11/17/21

Golden fried latkes in a cast iron skillet near serving plates

Andrew Zimmern’s Perfect Potato Latkes Recipe

These potato latkes are so good that posting the recipe alone is a mitzvah of the highest order. The Festival of Lights refers to a lamp in the temple that was supposed to have … more

ANDREW ZIMMERN | 11/7/21

Churros stacked and isolated on white background

A different Hanukkah tradition

It started with a question for Jonathan Gold. Hanukkah 2011 was nearing, and a friend sent a query to Ask Mr. Gold, the advice column of the late Pulitzer Prize-winning food critic renowned for … more

TANNAZ SASSOONI | 11/7/21

Residents enjoy the sukkah in the garden at the Phyllis Siperstein Tamarisk Assisted Living Residence in Warwick.

Sukkot around town

10/10/21

American Girl releases Hanukkah outfit and gift set

(JTA) – For Jewish fans of American Girl dolls, Hanukkah came early this year. Last week, the popular doll company released a new set of holiday doll outfits and accessories to diversify the … more

10/9/21