From bisque to beetroot: Hearty soups as a meal Stir up some winter warmth by the spoonful for Shabbat or any day. Ethel G. Hofman Jan. 15, 2025
Orthodox Union shielded from employee lawsuit, US appeals court rules “There is a well-established legal principle of religious liberty in the United States, and the court’s ruling is an affirmation of that principle,” the OU told JNS. Vita Fellig Jan. 2, 2025
Around the world for the eight nights of the ‘Festival of Lights’ From Tunis, Ethiopia and Holon to Los Angeles and New York, the makings of an oil-rich, taste-tingling Chanukah that touches on many Jewish traditions. Deborah Fineblum Dec. 16, 2024
With new frozen latkes, Manischewitz ‘continuing a tradition’ dating back to its founding “Many people find frozen food to be more convenient and certainly don’t have the time to make latkes from scratch,” the historian Hasia Diner said. Vita Fellig Dec. 13, 2024
Latkes and doughnuts for Chanukah? Think oil, but think again As Jews left country after country, they took their favorite recipes, adapting them for the kosher kitchen and enriching cuisine everywhere they went, including America. Ethel G. Hofman Dec. 5, 2024
After advice from Jew-hatred task force, Harvard ups its kosher options Some of the new offerings won't have kosher supervision. Aug. 30, 2024
Boston women’s college responds to article noting housing for Muslim, but not Jewish, students The website describes the living facility as “a holistic experience while embracing the richness of Islamic culture and values.” Carin M. Smilk Aug. 9, 2024
Canadian kosher-meat production protected by Federal Court decision “This should dispel the false perception that “shechita” does not abide by the highest standards of animal welfare,” says Kashruth Council of Canada. July 26, 2024
Orthodox synagogue in Nashville with ice cream, music ‘ministries’ hits the high notes at 120 “In 20 years, you build really deep relationships,” says Rabbi Saul Strosberg of Congregation Sherith Israel. “That’s the reward.” Menachem Wecker May 29, 2024