As the Jewish holidays of Purim and Nowruz approach, the kitchens of many Persian families come alive with the delicious aromas of a beloved tradition: halva. For the Sassouni family, this sweet treat ...

The Palestine Solidarity Movement, a backer of the Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions movement, had complained to the airline after being alerted about the snack by a passenger. JERUSALEM (JTA) — ...

Traditional Jewish halva is made with rice flour, all-purpose flour or maida, and sugar in the ratio 1:1:2.5. To this, add coconut milk and a pinch of salt. All the ingredients are mixed with a little ...

The two brothers who own Max and Mina’s are appealing to the haredi Orthodox to keep the renowned shop going during the pandemic. NEW YORK (JTA) — On a frosty Tuesday in January, Mark Becker strode ...

“What are you doing reporting on us? You should find yourself a real job, a nice Jewish girl and get married!” said a prominent Los Angeles Iranian Rabbi to me when I approached him for an interview ...