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Mar 20, 2017, 9:39 AM

I’m Ashkenazic and I Eat Kitniyot

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She's one Ashkenazi vegan who will be eating the 'kitniyot' traditionally permitted only to Sephardic Jews

Sep 18, 2016, 6:47 AM

We need to stop overcooking for the holidays

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Relax! You do not need to prove your love by serving 10 dishes at the Rosh Hashanah table

May 12, 2015, 10:25 AM

Three tips to cultivate solidarity in your life

One of the most powerful stories of female solidarity in Judaism is the Book of Ruth. It tells the story of Ruth’s devotion (and conversion) to Judaism and in particular to her mother-in-law, Naomi, as Ruth stays by Naomi’s side...

Mar 19, 2015, 6:00 AM

One antidote for Passover Overwhelm

No matter what your level of Passover observance, Passover includes a lot of tasks. It requires effort and planning. With Passover, there is cleaning + cooking, food shopping and maybe other things too like learning and preparing the seder flow....

Feb 12, 2015, 10:58 AM

Was Queen Esther on a diet?

Unfortunately for those of us interested in food, the megillah doesn’t include any recipes. But that doesn’t stop us from imagining what Queen Esther had on her table. Chances are that the banquet Queen Esther planned for the King...

Jan 27, 2015, 7:38 AM

Does meat really need to be the main attraction on the plate?

Does meat really need to be the main attraction on the plate?

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About Me

Kenden Alfond is the creator of Jewish Food Hero, the website that helps you explore beautiful details of Judaism and connect to yourself. Together you’ll create meals that are good for your body, your soul, your family, and the world.