More Recipes Rebecca Ets-Hokin offers recipes for a post-Shabbat service meal the night before the Bar/Bat Mitzvah. In case you're considering what beverage to serve to accompany those recipes, the topic of our new "Earth Talk" column is organic wine. Want to spice up your summer dining? Rebecca Ets-Hokin entices with her recipes for Cold Coconut Curry Soup, Diced Fresh Tuna in Martini Glasses, and Grilled Baby Lamb Chops with Pomegranate Glaze. Louise Fiszer offers some tantalyzing tastes of Israeli street fare in her recipe article. This year, the holiday of Shavuot is celebrated on May 23. To find out what it is all about, read this article by Yosef I. Abramowitz and Rabbi Susan Silverman and try these Shavuot Dairy Delicacies Recipes. Chef Rebecca Ets-Hokin tell us how to "give the planet a break" with her meatless recipes. In honor of Israel Independence Day, celebrated on April 24, try Joni Schockett's delicious Israeli recipes, or Jill Suzanne Jacob's craft project with your children—baking a cake with decorated with a map of Israel—and read Yossi Abramowitz and Susan Silverman's questions and answers about why Israel is important to us. We can always use some good recipes to spice up our seders. Here are two articles from Joni Schockett that share Passover classics: Matzah Ball Soup, Kugel, and more. Read Joni Schockett's article for tips on how to decorate and fill those lovely gift baskets that are a wonderful Purim tradition. Educators! BabagaNewz is a great resource for teaching Jewish values in grades 4 - 7. Kids — visit online for fun and games!
	Newest Articles Shavuot ( May 26-27) Is it Time For You To Go Veggy?: One of the traditions on the ancient pilgrimage holiday of Shavuot is to abstain from eating meat. Maybe now is the time to get a jump on trying out a vegetarian lifestyle, says health expert Illene Springer. Options for the Matzah-Weary: Each year, your family registers the same complaint---“Can’t we eat something besides matzah?” Now, we offer them (and you) some options! Passover (April 5) A Time of Tradition: Looking for some tips to spice up your seder and beyond? Try these recipes for Sponge Cake, Mandel Brot, Matzah Brie, and Bimuelos. Options for the Matzah-Weary: Each year, your family registers the same complaint---“Can’t we eat something besides matzah?” Now, we offer them (and you) some options Purim (March 7) What Would Esther Do?: If not for Esther and Mordechai’s gifts of anger management, we might not be here today. What lessons can we learn from them? Hooray for Hamentashen: Good old Hamen, we hated his politics but love his cookies. Check out this recipe for some three-cornered cookie craziness. No Rules: As a time to let loose and have fun, Purim is a great release for us all. So, why not let it all go and try something other than fruit in your Hamentashen? TU B¹SHEVAT A Southern Delight: What better way to honor Dr. King than by whipping up some soul food dishes this Martin luther King Day. Have a peek at our recipes for Spicy Southern Snapper, Hot-Tempered Chicken Strips, Hoppin'John Rice and Black-Eyed Peas, and Old Southern Kosher. It's a Fruity Festival!: No Tu B'Shevat celebration is complete without a decent seder. Try these dishes, including savory fruit with chicken, to spice up your next feast. Thanksgiving A Thanksgiving Primer: At a loss for what you should serve this Thanksgiving? Let Joni Schockett offer some basic tips to get the party started. And What About Dessert?: Joni's got you covered with some lovely ideas. How about a Chocolate Pecan Pie or Apricot Oatmeal Bars? HANUKKAH Beef Up That Old Brisket: Try a Traditional Roast Brisket With Potatoes, Carrots and Onions or a barbecued brisket this Hanukkah. Your family will thank you! Latke Time: Get your oil ready, shine up those fry pans, because it is officially time for latkes. Have a peek at some intriguing twists on the classic potato offering. ROSH HASHANAH A Thriving Diaspora: "As the High Holidays approach, and we reflect on all that is wrong in Israel and beyond," writes acclaimed author Larry Tye, "it is critical that we heed and take hope from what is going right." Go Veggie This Rosh Hashanah: Joni Schockett offers some creative culinary ideas. More Vegetarian Options: Try a Millet Vegetable Stew this year. Fun With Apples: What better way to kick off a sweet New Year than with some lovely apple treats? Rosh Hashanah Desserts: The best part of the meal always comes last. YOM KIPPUR Tips For an Easy Fast (and a great post-fast meal): Will drinking water help you beat the fasting blues? Breaking the Fast: Keep it light, but have fun with your post-Yom Kippur menu. More Break Fast Ideas: Doesn't a whole wheat, honey and oat bagel sound delicious right now?   -Top- [ Home ] [ Culture ] [ Families ] [ Jewish Celebrations ] [ Lifestyles ] [ Sign up for our e-letter ] [ Refer This Site ] [ Privacy Policy ] [ About Us ] [ Site Map ] [ Contact Us ] [ Yossi's blog @ peoplehood.org ] Copyright 1996-2007 Jewish Family & Life! All Rights Reserved.