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Yom Ha’Shoah, Yom Hazikaron and Yom Ha’atzmaut
(Blog post was written April 7th, 2021) Tomorrow we commemorate Yom Ha’Shoah, Holocaust Remembrance Day. My grandparents on my mother’s...
Aliza Grayevsky Somekh
Apr 12, 20213 min read
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Why do we eat Hamantaschen for Purim?
Have you ever wondered why “Haman's ear” (Hamantaschen) אוזני המן were chosen for the task of inspiring the Purim holiday dish? You must...
Aliza Grayevsky Somekh
Feb 15, 20212 min read
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The Perfect Sabich Sandwich
Mastering the perfect "Sabich" sandwich can be a matter of much debates in the streets of Tel Aviv. No matter how you mix it, the sabich...
Aliza Grayevsky Somekh
Jan 31, 20211 min read
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Tu Bishvat Dinner - New Year of The Trees and Plants
Tu Bishvat marks the new year of the
trees and plants.
As always in Jewish holidays there are specialty dishes and many songs that go along
Aliza Grayevsky Somekh
Jan 21, 20211 min read
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New Year's Dinner 2021 - Cabbage is back!
We are bringing in the new year with new flavors and old goodies. There is a lot of hope for this coming year. News of the new vaccine is...
Aliza Grayevsky Somekh
Dec 23, 20201 min read
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Iraqi Jewish Cuisine
The history of the Jews in Iraq, Babylonian Jews, is documented from the time of the Babylonian captivity c. 586 BC. Iraqi Jews...
Aliza Grayevsky Somekh
Dec 4, 20202 min read
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IT'S SHAVUOT!
In celebration of Shavuot, we offered kosher dairy menu on Thursday May 28th This was our news for that week: Shavuot has a double...
Aliza Grayevsky Somekh
Dec 4, 20201 min read
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Yom Kippur & Sukkot
Yom Kippur For me, as an Israeli, Yom Kippur is not only the judgement day, but it also commemorates the beginning of the 1973 Yom Kippur...
Aliza Grayevsky Somekh
Sep 29, 20202 min read
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Pea Soup With a secret ingredient
A recipe for an easy vibrant green pea soup that uses only 5 ingredients (including salt & peeper). This recipe requires only 15 minutes...
Aliza Grayevsky Somekh
Mar 10, 20191 min read
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Rosh Hashana Honey Cookies - Duvshaniot
We translated this recipe from our friend's Hila Kariv blog (bissim.com). These cookies makes a great Rosh Hashanah present for family...
Aliza Grayevsky Somekh
Sep 7, 20182 min read
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Aliza's Recipe for Stuffed Beets with Silan (Date Syrup)
My recipe for stuffed beets. The long cooked beet's natural sweetness is enhanced with Silan (date) sauce. This makes for a delicious...
Aliza Grayevsky Somekh
Jun 13, 20182 min read
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