I took this Pickled Herring Salad to a break-fast gathering at the home of good friends on Yom Kippur, the close of the Jewish High Holidays. It was part of a beautiful array of delicious Jewish dishes prepared by our gracious hosts along with contributions from many of the guests. These foods of our childhood…
Tag: Yom kippur
Meat Kreplach
Kreplach are small dumplings filled with ground meat, chicken or potato. They are typically served in soup or fried, and are sometimes called “Jewish wontons”. They are often served at the Jewish New Year, beginning with Rosh Hashanah and ending with Yom Kippur. Since Yom Kippur is traditionally a day of fasting they are served…
Yom Kippur Eve Dinner for Two
A couple nights ago was Yom Kippur Eve on the Jewish calendar. Yom Kippur literally means “Day of Atonement." It is traditionally a day devoted to repenting and reflecting on one’s sins committed in the past year. Yom Kippur marks the end of the 10 day period that begins with the Jewish New Year on…