Jewish Food History

Why Jews Love Seltzer

The history of Jewish adoration for fizzy water.

Cherry Tomatoes Have Surprising Israeli Roots

How cherry tomatoes got their start in Israel.

The Jewish Cuisine of Poland and Russia

Pickled cucumbers, borscht, kasha varnishkes and knishes are just some of the stick-to-your-ribs foods that Polish and Russian Jewish Cuisine is best ...

Jewish Foods of India

One of the best things about Jewish food is learning about how it interacts with the customs and cuisines of ...

How Jewish “Appetizing” Got Its Name (And Why We Break Fast With It)

The term grew out of Jewish New York, but it's a tradition that started in Eastern Europe.