When the first Passover seder begins on the 15th day of Nissan — next Friday night, April 15 — it will be the first time since 2019 that many of us will gather in person, anticipating … more

Pesach. Ahhh, so many memories. I loved helping my mom clean the house, line the cabinets with shelving paper and the counters with contact paper (I’ll have you know there was not one … more

With COVID numbers down, and more family and friends expected at Passover seders, hosts seem to be going all out this year with homemade cooking. They likely won’t … more

Purim, which begins at sunset on Wednesday, March 16 — the 14th day of Adar — is the most jubilant holiday on the Jewish calendar, a celebration of good over evil, the defeat of … more

While Shabbat comes every week, bringing rest to Jewish families everywhere, it’s always exciting to be told that a new spice and flavor may be added to our Friday nights. This is … more

In many homes, Super Bowl Sunday — Feb. 13 — has taken on the characteristics of a holiday, right down to the rituals and foods associated with the big day. Despite the lingering … more

Online restaurant reviews are the latest battleground for anti-Israel activists who recently targeted a kosher eatery in Teaneck with a barrage of anti-Semitic comments. Yalla is not on a major … more

Thick, aromatic and brimming with good taste, soup is the perfect food in cold weather. Each spoonful warms and comforts like nothing else. Besides chicken soup — the panacea for what ails … more

I was about 6 and off to Sunday school to celebrate Tu B’Shevat. That’s when I learned it was a birthday party — for trees. Well, at least there would be birthday cake? … more

A pastry chef who trained in France, Shoyer is the author of “The Kosher Baker,” “The Holiday Kosher Baker,” “The Healthy Jewish … more