After indulging in the pleasures of Israeli coffee on a recent trip to the Holy Land, our Traveling With Jewish Taste correspondent Carol Goodman Kaufman took time to explore the history of the prized bean - and shares a recipe for the type of Turkish coffee beloved by Sabras.
Natalie Matus, Vice President of Jewish Federation of the Berkshires, shares some memories of her uplifting and illuminating experiences at the 2022 General Assembly of Jewish Federations of North America (JFNA).
Rabbi Rachel Barenblat, spiritual leader of Congregation Beth Israel of the Berkshires in North Adams, shares some mid-winter thoughts about Tu BiShvat, a holiday "about hidden potentiality within us. It's about opening ourselves to who we haven't yet become."
In this Traveling With Jewish Taste column, our correspondent Carol Goodman Kaufman reviews "Koshersoul," a memoir/cookbook by Michael Twitty - and shares a recipe for spicy Jamaican Jerk Chicken Spaghetti.
Rabbi Liz P.G. Hirsch shares some Chanukah thoughts in this Rabbi Reflection column - this year, let us rededicate ourselves to our Jewish communities!
