As Michael Solomonov writes, “Using the slight bitterness of tahini to tame the sugar and heighten the earthiness of the beets” makes for a magical combination, “capable of casting a spell on people who normally don’t like beets.”
Read MoreAmericans throw away as much as 40 percent of the food we purchase. But some chefs practice “root-to-stem” cooking, meaning they use the entire vegetable: seeds, stalks, and all.
Read MoreFor our #VoteLikeAGirl series, Alexandria, Va. Mayor Allison Silberberg speaks with JW magazine about growing up in a politically engaged family, how she defines public service, and why every vote counts.
Read MoreSee what's growing as JWI's Young Women's Leadership Network expands westward.
Read MoreJWI Board of Trustees Member Susan W. Turnbull writes about one of her most memorable voting experiences, Election Day 2004.
Read MoreDebbie Levy's stirring new look at Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg is a must-read for young girls.
Read MoreWhile religion may fail to comfort a woman facing infertility and loss, Jewish spirit can still buttress a broken heart.
Read MoreBringing a letter to a gun fight could help close legal loopholes that put firearms in abusers' hands.
Read MoreAn innovative JWI program for boys and men in Baltimore’s Orthodox community used Torah-based values to explore what it takes to be a mentsch.
Read MoreIn the hands of inventive chefs, homely vegetables go from simple sides to sophisticated centers of the plate.
Read MoreThe gorgeous gold and orange colors in this celebration of carrots—oneof the symbolic vegetables on the Rosh Hashanah table—are reminiscent of sunshine and coins, and therefore of good fortune.
Read MoreGrilled mushrooms can easily take the place of meat in a meal. Michael Solomonov’s technique ensures that they do not wind up tasting leathery or bland.
Read MoreEvery bite of this cabbage is an explosion of dramatic flavors and layers of texture - lightly charred outside and melt-in-your-mouth tender within.
Read MorePrepared with colorful grated vegetables and thickened with a little chickpea flour, these savory pancakes are packed with fragrant fresh herbs and savory spices.
Read MoreAmelia Saltsman’s alluring recipe, rich with autumn flavors and textural contrast, is a wonderful addition to the table on Rosh Hashanah, Sukkot, and throughout the season.
Read MoreLovingly braided by generations of Jewish women, challah has graced our tables for centuries. Here are a few challah-themed gifts we can't resist.
Read MoreElul, the month before Rosh Hashanah, is a Jewish self-help tool - a time of study and self-reflection, growth and discovery, to begin shaping the year ahead.
Read MoreWe spoke to women rabbis and religious leaders about finding spiritual nourishment in the High Holidays. Their answers are both personal and profound.
Read MoreJillian Cantor’s acclaimed novel offers a deft and poignant take on the story of two devoted mothers—one fictional, the other, only the second woman to be executed by the federal government.
Read MoreMy university mishandled my case, and the experience turned me into an activist.
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