Yom Ha’Shoah, Yom Hazikaron and Yom Ha’atzmaut
(Blog post was written April 7th, 2021) Tomorrow we commemorate Yom Ha’Shoah, Holocaust Remembrance Day. My grandparents on my mother’s...
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Aliza Grayevsky Somekh
- Feb 15, 2021
- 2 min
Why do we eat Hamantaschen for Purim?
Have you ever wondered why “Haman's ear” (Hamantaschen) אוזני המן were chosen for the task of inspiring the Purim holiday dish? You must...
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Aliza Grayevsky Somekh
- Jan 31, 2021
- 1 min
The Perfect Sabich Sandwich
Mastering the perfect "Sabich" sandwich can be a matter of much debates in the streets of Tel Aviv. No matter how you mix it, the sabich...
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Aliza Grayevsky Somekh
- Jan 21, 2021
- 1 min
Tu Bishvat Dinner - New Year of The Trees and Plants
Tu Bishvat marks the new year of the
trees and plants.
As always in Jewish holidays there are specialty dishes and many songs that go along
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Aliza Grayevsky Somekh
- Dec 23, 2020
- 1 min
New Year's Dinner 2021 - Cabbage is back!
We are bringing in the new year with new flavors and old goodies. There is a lot of hope for this coming year. News of the new vaccine is...
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Aliza Grayevsky Somekh
- Dec 4, 2020
- 2 min
Iraqi Jewish Cuisine
The history of the Jews in Iraq, Babylonian Jews, is documented from the time of the Babylonian captivity c. 586 BC. Iraqi Jews...
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Aliza Grayevsky Somekh
- Dec 4, 2020
- 1 min
IT'S SHAVUOT!
In celebration of Shavuot, we offered kosher dairy menu on Thursday May 28th This was our news for that week: Shavuot has a double...
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Aliza Grayevsky Somekh
- Sep 29, 2020
- 2 min
Yom Kippur & Sukkot
Yom Kippur For me, as an Israeli, Yom Kippur is not only the judgement day, but it also commemorates the beginning of the 1973 Yom Kippur...
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Aliza Grayevsky Somekh
- Mar 10, 2019
- 1 min
Pea Soup With a secret ingredient
A recipe for an easy vibrant green pea soup that uses only 5 ingredients (including salt & peeper). This recipe requires only 15 minutes...
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Aliza Grayevsky Somekh
- Sep 7, 2018
- 2 min
Rosh Hashana Honey Cookies - Duvshaniot
We translated this recipe from our friend's Hila Kariv blog (bissim.com). These cookies makes a great Rosh Hashanah present for family...
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Aliza Grayevsky Somekh
- Jun 13, 2018
- 2 min
Aliza's Recipe for Stuffed Beets with Silan (Date Syrup)
My recipe for stuffed beets. The long cooked beet's natural sweetness is enhanced with Silan (date) sauce. This makes for a delicious...
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