Chocolate Is Her Business

As Valentine’s Day looms, we spoke to entrepreneur Rachelle Dalva Ferneau who has built a successful online artisan chocolate boutique.

FoodGuest UserJanuary 24, 2017Rachelle Darva Ferneau, entrepreneurship, chocolate, Dear Coco, Valentine's Day

Do you Know Your IX? Betsy DeVos Clearly Doesn’t

JWI was not impressed with Betsy DeVos’ Cabinet hearing. She refused to commit to enforcing Title IX, which provides important protections to survivors of sexual violence. Let’s unpack why that’s deeply concerning.

News & CultureGuest UserJanuary 23, 2017Betsy DeVos, Cabinet, advocacy, #DearBetsy, End Rape on Campus, Know Your IX, Julia Dixon, Maya Weinstein, Title IX, Colleen Daly, Senator Patty Murray, Senator Bob Casey, Ilana Flemming, Lauren Landau, engage, sexual violence, sexual harassment

Tell Your Senators to Ask the Tough Questions

As hearings for Cabinet nominees continue, JWI will be watching closely and speaking out. Join us – call your senators and tell them to ask the tough questions and oppose nominees whose records indicate that they have not or will not stand up for women and girls.

News & CultureGuest UserJanuary 17, 2017Cabinet, advocacy, Betsy DeVos, Tom Price, Andrew Puzder, engage, action alert

Joe Biden Inspires Teens - and Moms - to Change a Culture of Sexual Violence

Women's IssuesDanielle CantorJanuary 16, 2017It's On Us, Meredith Jacbos, Joe Biden, Jules Jacobs

Continuing a Legacy of Marching for Equality

Both Martin Luther King Jr. Day and the Women’s March on Washington are this week. In this essay, Lauren Landau explains the beauty of that coincidence, why she’s joining the march, and how her participation feeds into a legacy of political activism.

News & CultureGuest UserJanuary 16, 2017Women's March on Washington, sisterhood, engage

Gaining Insight and Wisdom at the Young Women’s Leadership Conference

The 2016 Young Women’s Leadership Conference brought together nearly 200 Jewish women from across the United States to network with and learn from JWI’s inspiring Women to Watch honorees.

Inspiring WomenGuest UserDecember 29, 2016Alyce R. Blum, Alyce Blum, young Jewish professional women, Young Women, The Young Women’s Leadership School, Denver, Young Women's Leadership Conference, networking

Majoring in Judaism

This Chanukah, find what in Jewish life sparks a flame and inspires your dedication.

SpiritualityGuest UserDecember 22, 2016Rabbi Jennifer Krause, Chanukah, Chanukah inspiration, Hanukkah, Hanukkah inspiration, Chanukah and dedication, City College of New York, Majoring in Judaism

Gil Marks’ Sweet Potato Latkes

This interesting recipe comes from the late Gil Marks, rabbi, author and food historian.

FoodGuest UserDecember 22, 2016sweet potatoes, Sweet Potato Latkes, Gil Marks, Hanukkah, Hanukkah recipe, recipe, latkes, Eight Latkes to Love, Chanukah, vegetarian, vegetable cooking, Olive Trees and Honey: A Treasury of Vegetarian Recipes From Jewish Communities Around the World

Golden Parsnip Latkes

“Shredded parsnip makes these crispy pancakes sweeter than the usual potato latkes, and the parsnips’ dry flesh renders them extraordinarily crunchy, too,” writes Melissa Clark.

FoodGuest UserDecember 22, 2016Golden Parsnip Latkes, latkes, recipe, Hanukkah recipe, Hanukkah, Chanukah, Eight Latkes to Love, parsnip, Melissa Clark, Cook This Now

Lemon-Cottage Cheese Pancakes

“These were inspired by my mother’s cheese latkes,” says Ronnie Fein. They come from her book Hip Kosher: 175 Easy-to-Prepare Recipes for Today’s Kosher Cook (DaCapo, 2008).

FoodGuest UserDecember 22, 2016Lemon-Cottage Cheese Pancakes, Ronnie Fein, Hip Kosher: 175 Easy-to-Prepare Recipes for Today’s Kosher Cook, recipe, Hanukkah recipe, Hanukkah, Chanukah, latkes, lemon, cottage cheese, Eight Latkes to Love

Chocolate Latkes

There are no potatoes or added fat in these! Lots of chocolate and coconut make for a crunchy and chewy exterior and a wonderfully brownie-like interior.

FoodGuest UserDecember 22, 2016Chocolate Latkes, latkes, recipe, Hanukkah, Chanukah, Hanukkah recipe, Alice Medrich, Eight Latkes to Love

Spicy Vegetable Latkes

This recipe comes from Faye Levy’s book, Jewish Cooking for Dummies.

FoodGuest UserDecember 21, 2016Spicy Vegetable Latkes, Faye Levy, Hanukkah, Chanukah, recipe, Hanukkah recipe, mushroom, zucchini, latkes, Eight Latkes to Love

Mexican Potato Latkes

Add spice to your entertaining with this new take on a classic.

FoodGuest UserDecember 21, 2016Amy Kritzer, Mexican Potato Latkes, Mexican, What Jew Wanna Eat, latkes, Chanukah, Hanukkah, Hanukkah recipe, Eight Latkes to Love

Herbed Spinach Latkes (with Feta-Yogurt Sauce)

The latkes make wonderful cocktail fare, or prepare slightly larger ones and pair with soup and a big salad for a light dinner, or fish, for a more substantial meal.

FoodGuest UserDecember 21, 2016feta, Feta-Yogurt Sauce, Herbed Spinach Latkes, latkes, Hanukkah, Chanukah, Hanukkah recipe, Jayne Cohen, recipe, Eight Latkes to Love

Olive Latkes

From The Essential Jewish Festival Cooking (HarperCollins) by Phyllis Glazer with Miriyam Glazer.

FoodGuest UserDecember 21, 2016Olive Latkes, latkes, recipe, Hanukkah, Chanukah, Hanukkah recipe, Phyllis Glazer, Miriyam Glazer, The Essential Jewish Festival Cooking, olives, Eight Latkes to Love

Eight Latkes to Love

Missing out on these amazing latke recipes would be a frying shame.

FoodGuest UserDecember 21, 2016latkes, recipe, Hanukkah, Chanukah, Hanukkah recipe

Chanukah Building Blocks

If anyone ever told you Chanukah wasn’t important, hang on to your dreidel!

SpiritualityGuest UserDecember 21, 2016Chanukah texts, Rabbi Jennifer Krause, Chanukah Building Blocks

Finding Peace Between the Pages

Tami Ackerman writes about why JWI's National Library Initiative is a project close to her heart.

Inspiring WomenGuest UserDecember 21, 2016Tami Ackerman, National Library Initiative, Sigma Delta Tau, domestic violence, JWI's Naitonal Library Initiative, philanthropy

Get a Glow On

Finding the deeper meaning in the Chanukah lights helps us connect with the best in ourselves.

SpiritualityGuest UserDecember 19, 2016Hanukkah, Joy Leslie Gordon, Rabbi Shimon Apisdorf, Rabbi Paula Goldberg, Rabbi Shirah Joseph, Chanukah, Rabbi Daniel Matt, Judith R. Baskin, Robin K. Levinson, Chanukah light, Hanukkah light, Robin Levinson, Joy Gordon, light in Judaism

JW Staff Picks: Eight “Light”-Hearted Chanukah Gift Ideas

Chanukah without presents? We’re having nun of it. The Festival of Lights is nearly upon us. With eight days of presents, you might find yourself in need of a little inspiration. Here are some of our favorite, fun gift ideas.

SpiritualityGuest UserDecember 19, 2016gifts, Hanukkah, Happy Llammakka Sweater, Menorah Hat, Elope, P.J. Salvage, Let There Be Laughter, Michael Krasny, Molly Yeh, Molly on the Range, Loch Ness Menorah, Ido Drukker, Jonathan Adler, Elephant Match Strike, BarkBox