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November 24, 2024

Delicious Thanksgiving Recipes Courtesy of Birthright Israel Alumni

by Birthright Israel Foundation
When it comes to Thanksgiving, many people have a different idea of what they want to see on the table. Some have waited all year for traditional turkey with all...
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Dive into Passover with Birthright Israel Foundation
Food Holidays

April 21, 2024

Dive into Passover with Birthright Israel Foundation

by Birthright Israel Foundation
Passover this year begins at sundown on Monday, April 22, and Birthright Israel has everything you need to make it a delicious and meaningful celebration. Whether you're a seasoned seder...
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Beyond the Apple: A Fruity and Fragrant Mizrahi Charoset
Food Holidays

April 10, 2024

Beyond the Apple: A Fruity and Fragrant Mizrahi Charoset

by Birthright Israel Foundation

Passover is a time for celebrating freedom and sharing traditions with loved ones. A central part of the Seder meal is the symbolic charoset, a dish representing the mortar used by the Israelites during their enslavement in Egypt. While Ashkenazi charoset often features apples, nuts, and wine, Mizrahi traditions offer a vibrant twist. This recipe for Mizrahi charoset incorporates the...

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Hamantaschen in a Hurry: A Delicious Shortcut with Pie Crust
Food Holidays

March 21, 2024

Hamantaschen in a Hurry: A Delicious Shortcut with Pie Crust

by Birthright Israel Foundation

Who says homemade Hamantaschen has to be complicated? This delightful recipe takes the stress out of baking these traditional Purim treats by using a store-bought shortcut: premade pie crust! In under 30 minutes, you can whip up a batch of delicious Hamantaschen bursting with your favorite flavors. There is no need to fuss with making dough from scratch—simply grab a...

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Food Holidays

October 5, 2023

Apple & Fennel Raisin Challah Stuffing

by Birthright Israel Foundation

Thanksgiving is a time for celebrating gratitude and coming together with loved ones, and what better way to infuse a twist into your traditional feast than by adding a touch of Jewish and Israeli flavors? The sweet raisin challah, fragrant sage, and fennel create a fusion of flavors that are sure to make your Thanksgiving dinner delicious. Plus, we'll even...

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Food

October 5, 2023

How to Make Thanksgiving-Inspired Bourekas

by Birthright Israel Foundation

The Boureka is not merely a famous Israeli food, it's an iconic emblem of Israeli and Sephardi cuisine that's delectable at any time of day. As a staple in Israeli households and holiday tables and are filled with everything from ricotta cheese, spinach, potatoes, or even seasoned ground beef. Visitors of the famous Israeli shuks, like Shuk HaCarmel or Machne...

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The Ultimate Rosh Hashanah Honey Cake Recipe
Food

August 23, 2023

The Ultimate Rosh Hashanah Honey Cake Recipe

by Birthright Israel Foundation

Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, is a time of reflection and celebration. One of the traditional foods enjoyed during this holiday is honey cake, symbolizing a sweet and prosperous year ahead. Each family has their favorite honey cake recipe; however, we've dished up the ultimate honey cake recipe for you and your loved ones to enjoy! It has aromatic...

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Your Classic Sweet Noodle Kugel Recipe
Food

August 6, 2023

Your Classic Sweet Noodle Kugel Recipe

by Birthright Israel Foundation

Noodle kugel is a cherished and comforting Jewish dish. A classic noodle kugel features cooked egg noodles, which serve as the main ingredient and foundation of the dish. These wide, ribbon-like noodles are cooked until they reach the perfect al dente consistency, offering a delicate chewiness that holds up well during baking. The deliciousness of a noodle kugel is in...

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Braised Lamb Shank with Sweet & Savory Caponata Recipe
Food

August 1, 2023

Braised Lamb Shank with Sweet & Savory Caponata Recipe

by Birthright Israel Foundation

Braised lamb shank is a hearty and flavorful dish that is perfect for a special occasion, a holiday, or a weeknight meal. The lamb shanks are slowly braised in a sauce with eggplant, zucchini, squash, onions, garlic, and olives. The caponata adds a sweet and savory touch, and the whole dish is finished with a splash of red wine. This...

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A Delicious Blintz Recipe Inspired by Tzfat
Alums Food

July 11, 2023

A Delicious Blintz Recipe Inspired by Tzfat

by Birthright Israel Foundation

Birthright Israel participant Susana Szegedi shares her savory blintz recipe inspired by her time in Tzfat on the trip. She describes being in the middle of a bazaar and seeing a man making blintzes and filling them with mouthwatering ingredients. Instead of the traditional sweet filling, this recipe takes a more savory approach and uses goat cheese, arugula, and watercress...

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Shavuot: How to Make an Israel-Inspired Sundae Bar
Food Holidays

May 18, 2023

Shavuot: How to Make an Israel-Inspired Sundae Bar

by Birthright Israel Foundation

From cheesecake to blintzes to ice cream, Shavuot is all about dairy. What began as a harvest festival thousands of years ago now commemorates the Israelites receiving the Torah at Mt. Sinai. And from there, Jews worldwide celebrate with dairy delights and all-night study sessions. So, this makes Shavuot the perfect time to serve up a sundae bar, complete with...

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Pop Quiz: Can You Name That Jewish Food?
Food

December 12, 2022

Pop Quiz: Can You Name That Jewish Food?

by Birthright Israel Foundation

What is your favorite Jewish food? Is it latkes with sour cream, falafel stuffed in pita covered with tahini, or a hot bowl of matzo ball soup? If you are like most Birthright Israel participants, your variety of Jewish foods expands once you've been to Israel. You start to get a taste for hummus, kibbeh, and shawarma, to name a...

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