Ottolenghi: The Cookbook, Kicks Up Mom Food

This #noshwednesday read about this must-have cookbook from Israeli and Palestinian duo Ottolenghi and Tamimi. Features bold, flavorful recipes and an honest appreciation for the pleasure that delicious food brings.

A Conversation with Acclaimed Writer Yossi Klein Halevi

Temple Israel and Adath Jeshurun hosted Klein Halevi as scholar in residence at their congregations last weekend. The two congregations and JCRC hosted a breakfast for communal professionals Friday morning. TC Jewfolk caught up with Klein Halevi during the busy weekend. Below are excerpts from our conversation.

The Road Not Traveled: A Day In Ancient Galilee

Where did your family come from? If you pose this question to American Jews, the response will likely be, “Russia,” “Poland,” “Germany,” “Lithuania,” “Hungary,” or another country that was part of the Ashkenazi Jewish world. Ask that question in Israel and you will hear all of the above, plus “Yemen,” “Iraq,” “Iran,” “Morocco,” “Ethiopia,” and more—a true ingathering of the exiles from every corner of the world.

"The Attack." Which Side Are You On?

Whenever I see a film that is set against the backdrop of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, I try to guess in advance how many minutes it will take for it to become obvious whose side the filmmaker is on. The cinematic tropes are often repetitive, predictable and depressing.

“The Attack.” Which Side Are You On?

Whenever I see a film that is set against the backdrop of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, I try to guess in advance how many minutes it will take for it to become obvious whose side the filmmaker is on. The cinematic tropes are often repetitive, predictable and depressing.