Sephardic Jews

The Jewish Cuisine of the Mediterranean Sea

Greek and Turkish cooking has a special way of celebrating the simple, fresh flavors of vegetables and meats, adding little ...

How Can Jews Talk About Race?

How can Jews talk about race? How can Jews not talk about race? Race is part of all of our ...

Just Your Typical Egyptian Mexican American Jew

It is interesting to grow up in an old world family with new world ideas. My childhood dinners were created ...

The Sound of Jewish Diversity

What is Jewish music?For some it is the violins of Klezmer. For others it is Leonard Bernstein. For Sarah Aroeste ...

Where to Find the Best Shakshuka in NYC

A guide to where to nosh your favorite North African brunch dish.

5 Jewish Recipes to Make with Summer Tomatoes

Whether you’re growing your own tomatoes in the backyard (like me!), getting barrels of tomatoes in a CSA, or just ...

Greek Burekas, A Treat at Shavuot or Year-Round

The Shavuot holiday is upon us. We celebrate our becoming a people committed to living the gift of receiving and ...

A Sephardic Passover Meat Pie

For one Greek Jewish family, this casserole has been a seder staple for years.

Bsisa: A Tasty Tradition To Begin The Passover Season

What is the best way to usher in the Passover season? Not with handwringing and housecleaning, but with celebration, blessing ...

Sephardic Songs Add Merriment to Purim

And what is a drinking party without drinking songs? As in other Jewish communities, drinking alcohol was part of the ...