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Moroccan Charoset

Dates, walnuts and cloves give this charoset its deep color and thick consistency. We love the delicious tangy flavor and smooth texture. It is so rich with the flavor of the dates and cloves. This may be our favorite charoset. Make extra for wonderful leftover after the Seder! Explore our other international charoset recipes here!… Read more »

Charoset Chicken Salad

This recipe was inspired by Thanksgiving when we have so many great ideas for leftover turkey. We combine the leftover chicken from our Golden Chicken Soup (because our family likes the broth to be clear) with the classic Ashkenazi Charoset. The combination of apples, cinnamon and chicken go perfectly together. Enjoy! Explore our other international… Read more »

Piedmontese Charoset

The Northern region of Italy, the Piedmont, is surrounded on three sides by the Alps. This region is dotted with nut trees, especially chestnuts. This recipe is rich with chestnuts and other nuts and brings to mind “chestnuts roasting on an open fire.” Explore our other international charoset recipes here! History: The main Jewish settlements… Read more »

The Story of Charoset: The History of the Jewish Diaspora through Food

As a community and culture, Jews are resilient. Time and again, the Jewish people were forced to leave their homes, beginning with the expulsion from Jerusalem, and continuing through our history. Again and again, a challenge forced them to start anew. Another country, another culture, another threat. Yet despite each threat and challenge, the community… Read more »

Harbin, China: The City that Jews Built

Harbin is the capital of China’s northmost province Heilongjiang. It is a city of over 6 million people that lies sandwiched between North Korea and Russia in a region sometimes called Manchuria. It is also the site of an unexpected piece of Jewish heritage. Surprisingly, Harbin is a city built by Jews Here is the… Read more »

Curaçao’s Continuous Cross-Century Chanukiah

Which holiday traditions mean the most to you?  When it comes to celebrating the Jewish holidays, one of the most important aspects is tradition. Every holiday has its own foods, rituals, and practices. These traditions are a way to explore our past while preparing for our future. Tradition ensures that the history, culture, and legacy… Read more »

A Historic Singing of the Four Questions

Can you believe that this year the average age of the singer of the Four Questions at the Passover Seder was as high as 60 years old? During 2020, the Seder ritual of singing the Four Questions made Jewish History!  Each year at the Seder, the youngest person present at the table sings the Four… Read more »

DIY Seder Plate for a Virtual Seder

For any easy DIY seder plate, you can use a pen to draw on a paper plate. Six traditional items are arranged on the seder plate, which is the focal point of the Passover Table. These include Maror (Bitter Herbs), Charoset (Mortar), Karpas (a vegetable), Zeroah (Lamb Shank), Beitzah (hard boiled egg), Chazeret (more bitter… Read more »

Menu Ideas for a Virtual Passover Seder

With people self-isolating and trying to avoid unnecessarily leaving the house, getting the ingredients to cook for the Passover Seder can be difficult. We have put together a menu that allows you to enjoy Passover favorites without having to shop around for hard-to-find ingredients. We hope you enjoy and wish you a happy Passover. For… Read more »

Tu b’Shvat Menu

Here are some suggestions for a Tu b’Shvat menu! Beverage: Indian-Jewish Sangria Appetizers: Cheese Plate Fig & Olive Tapenade Yemenite Charoset Entrees: Garam Masala Roasted Cauliflower with Raisin Chutney Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms Butternut Squash Lasagna Sides: Fattoush Salad Desserts: Louisa’s Kugel Hilltop Orchards Mini Apple Trifles