An article (with recipes) about ras el hanout, one of the variety of spice blends brought to Israel by immigrants from around the world, in this case from North Africa. The name is Arabic for "head of the shop," and refers to the best spices available in the spice trader's store.
Rabbi Neil P.G. Hirsch of Hevreh of Southern Berkshire reflects on opportunities for finding partners for peace in the aftermath of recent violent attacks on Jewish institutions.
By Carol Goodman Kaufman / Traveling With Jewish Taste
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