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The BUSIEST Christmas market in Israel; HAIFA Hanukkah and Christmas market.

CHRISTMAS AND HANUKKAH celebration in Haifa.

A must for Hanukkah! Potato Latkes

Donna adds sweet potato to the traditional recipe for a flavor boost! #hanukkah #potatorecipe #latkes #holidayrecipes.

Buffalo Jewish Arts & Culture: Yumm-wich Shop

YUMM-WICH SHOP In 1979, Lori Newberg and her sister Sandy Saada open one of Buffalo’s first vegetarian take-out restaurants. The Yumm-Wich Shop on busy Elmwood Avenue features Lebanese flatbread pocket sandwiches filled with hummus, tofu, and other healthy foods. The sisters also are granted permission to create outdoor seating, another first for the Elmwood strip. Food critics for the Buffalo News and Courier Express give the Yumm-Wich Shop rave reviews. The response is overwhelming, challenging Lori and Sandy to meet increased demand for healthy take-out. Jack and Reva Levin help their daughters in the store. They narrate this brief vignette. It is a segment from the documentary “Bubby and Papa Remember,” a family history piece produced by Lori’s husband Rich Newberg. Lori later launches a biscotti product line called Lori's Oatie Biscotti. It is promoted by Taste New York and is sold in venues including the Grand Island Welcome Center. 1992 Runs: :56 seconds

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Digging deeper, he uncovers a large family tree, the branches of which have no connection to each other, except that they all share the same ancestors, Judith and Machman Chasanoff. Two documentary filmmakers who are part of this extended family decide to bring its members together. And so, for the first time since Judith and Machman brought their children across the Atlantic on a steamer ship, over 125 members of the four branches gather to begin a rich exploration of their family over the last

Apple Square Recipe!

These delicious treats are great for the festival fall season or for the Rosh Hashanah to Sukkot. Caramel and apple is always a winning combination. These bars, cut in 3" squares and topped with ice cream, make a delicious plated dessert. Cut smaller, they pack nicely in your lunchbox. They taste great and they are PARVE!! <figure class="tmblr-full" data-orig-height="300" data-orig-width="400"><img src="https://64.media.tumblr.com/08c0e0700ebf2efb47d03d993dbcbe59/4d45f3c4faff7074-17/s540x810/6c7cf4a3f474c18c74f209c218e99c27f78f7391.jpg" data-orig-height="300" data-orig-width="400"/></figure> Ingredients: Apple Cake <ul><li>3 Large Eggs</li> <li>1 Teaspoon Salt</li> <li>¾ Cups of Sugar</li> <li>2 Cups Flour</li> <li>1 Cup Vegetable Oil</li> <li>1 Teaspoon Baking Soda</li> <li>1 Teaspoon Vanilla Extract </li> <li>2 Cup Chopped Apples (make it a variety or melody it will pop the flavor)</li> <li>1 tsp dash of All Spice (to taste)</li> <li>1 ½ tsp of Cinnamon</li> <li>1 tsp dash of Nutmeg (to taste)</li> </ul>White Glaze <ul><li> Teaspoon Vanilla Extract</li> <li> Cup Confectionary Sugar (powdered sugar)</li> <li> Tablespoon Margarine</li> <li>2-3 Tablespoon Water</li> </ul>Carmel Glaze <ul><li>Melt Carmel Bites and Drizzle!</li> </ul><figure class="tmblr-full" data-orig-height="240" data-orig-width="320"><img src="https://64.media.tumblr.com/c2a56728d4f36da1b33c46500a4fb8a1/4d45f3c4faff7074-55/s540x810/d03e2c0ae026cf281c85588a797fd14d1c99697c.jpg" data-orig-height="240" data-orig-width="320"/></figure> Directions- For Cake <ol><li>Preheat oven to 350 degrees. </li> <li>Coat a 15x10-inch jelly roll pan with non-stick baking spray with flour, and set aside.</li> <li>In a large bowl, combine eggs & salt. </li> <li>Beat at a medium speed with an electric mixer until frothy, about 1 minute. </li> <li>Add sugar & oil; beat until blended. In a small bowl combine flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, & all spice.</li> <li>Add to egg mixture; beat just until blended.</li> <li>Fold in peeled & chopped apples.</li> <li>Pour into prepared pan.</li> <li>Bake for 30 minutes or until lightly browned and set. </li> <li>Cool on a wire rack.</li> <li>*Chopped but in a light mixture of lemon juice and honey to stop browning*</li> </ol>Direction for Glaze <ol><li>In a medium bowl, combine confectioner sugar, Margarine, vanilla extract, & enough water to achieve spreadable consistency. </li> <li>Drizzle over cake. </li> <li>When glaze has set cut into bars.</li> </ol>

Ackman & Ziff Family Genealogy Institute Launches Online Map of New York’s Historical Synagogues

<h2>By Moriah Amit, M.S.L.I.S., Senior Reference Services Librarian, Genealogy Coordinator, Center for Jewish History </h2><figure class="tmblr-full" data-orig-height="521" data-orig-width="832"><img data-orig-height="521" data-orig-width="832" alt="image" src="https://64.media.tumblr.com/520be5856ad00d9b3dad0a462bf67164/tumblr_inline_od581h7Cmz1r0yq0k_540.png"/></figure>Did any of your Jewish ancestors settle in New York City? Have you wondered what life was like for those ancestors who settled on the Lower East Side or any of the dozens of other Jewish neighborhoods that emerged in the city’s five boroughs in the late 19th and early 20th centuries? In trying to gain a better understanding of one’s immigrant ancestors’ experiences, one of the key questions that arises is “Which synagogue did my ancestors attend?” As that information was not recorded in civil documents and was rarely passed down in family stories, this is a challenging question to tackle, with a potential pool of hundreds of synagogues to choose from during the peak period of Jewish immigration to New York, from around 1880 to 1924. However, since most practicing Jews preferred to attend a synagogue within walking distance of their homes, narrowing the potential pool to those located within a limited geographical radius around one’s ancestors’ home(s) seems like a logical first step toward identifying their synagogue(s). While one can find many listings of New York’s synagogues in directories spanning from the early 19th century to the present, it is not possible to conceive of how they are spatially arranged across the city without viewing them on a map. To fill this need, the <a href="http://genealogy.cjh.org" target="_blank">Ackman & Ziff Family Genealogy Institute</a> at the Center for Jewish History, spearheaded by its Senior Reference Services Librarian, Moriah Amit, developed and recently launched a searchable online map of New York’s historical synagogues. At present, the map only contains synagogues that were active in Manhattan between 1900 and 1918, but the Institute plans to expand the map to encompass all five boroughs and a longer timespan. Take a step back in time and explore the religious realm of your ancestors’ lives at <a href="http://synagoguemap.cjh.org" target="_blank">synagoguemap.cjh.org</a>.

Our guide to family fun on Hanukkah in Israel

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Recipes: These dishes will make Hanukkah savory and sweet

1. Heat oven to 350 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper, foil or a silicone baking mat. 2. In a large bowl, ...

A beloved Hanukkah album gets its moment to shine

As a klezmer clarinetist, Nat Seelen has played his share of Hanukkah music. But he admits that among musicians, the Jewish ...

Where To Enjoy Hanukkah Treats In New York City

The fast casual cafe and bakery will be offering Sufganiyot Crullers, filled with strawberry jam and rolled in lemon sugar ...

Township of Union Menorah Lighting 2024

The annual Menorah lighting event features the Mayor and local rabbi discussing Hanukkah's significance, celebrating the miracle of oil lasting eight days. Each night, a candle is added to the Menorah, symbolizing hope and light. Community spirit shines through as a local bakery sponsors donuts for the pre-Hanukkah celebration. The Mayor concludes by wishing everyone a happy Hanukkah and highlighting the Menorah display in town.

Why I’ll never say I’m vegetarian or call Friday night a dinner party again

When I started writing this column it was to inject a little Jewish authenticity into my work life. Two years on, my Jewish ...

Zesty Key Lime Macarons Recipe

Prepare the filling: In a small pot, whisk to combine the egg yolks, whole egg, sugar, key lime juice, zest, and salt. Cook ...

This Noodle Kugel Is So Delicious, Your Grandma Will Demand the Recipe

Leftovers are perfect for reheating, and they’re just as delicious. When kugel comes to mind, it is usually in large slabs.

Holiday Whipped Chèvre Cheese Spread Recipe

Such is the case with this cranberry-topped whipped chèvre spread that developer Kara Barrett describes as a "quick holiday ...

The Story of King Borscht

I know we're in the middle of Winter , and it is cold now with all forecasts saying it is going to get colder. For this reason I am pointing you in the direction of a Cold Borscht recipe to gove you something to look forward to when Winter is over. Then it will be only three months to Summer. Oh, and you don't have to wait until Summer to enjoy this dish. Any warm day will do.

Hanukkah On The Rocks

I haven't managed to watch all of this yet, only the first 5 minutes or so. I have never knowingly watched a Hallmark movie, but I imagine they are basically romcoms, and a bit cheezy.A corporate lawyer loses her job, just before Hanukkah, ends up in a bar, meats a load of characters, gets a job behind the bar, and turns it into a vibrant Hanukkah celebration.I don't even know if people look forward to the Hallmark Hanukkah movie each year or not, but maybe in 2024 I'll watch this one, and up be

Jennifer Garner Calls Ina Garten's Cornbread Recipe the Best Thing She’s Had in Her ‘Whole Life’

I love Cornbread. I'm British and I remember the first time ever tasted Cornbread at breakfast in an American suites style hotel in Longmont, Colorado. It was on the first of many business trips to my then company HQ in Gunbarrel, Colorado. Ina Garten has this recipe for it, and Jennifer Garner rates it highly. Tuck in is what I say.

What Sets Kosher Salt Apart From The Rest?

My Chemistry class taught me that Salt was Sodium Chloride, but in the kitchen there are all different kinds of Salt so what makes them different when Salt is just Sodium Chloride? Being Jewish, I'm particularly interested in "Kisher Salt", especially as it is a staple in store cupboards belonging to many gentile chefs. Read this article to find out what "Kosher Salt" is,

When is Hanukkah in 2024? Here's its history and how to celebrate

One of a number of quick overviews about Hanukkah, and this one will tell us about Dreidels too.