Falafel

Why falafel is at the heart of Israel’s 'Operation Dugo' Holocaust remembrance

Operation Dugo grew out of David “Dugo” Leitner’s personal tradition of eating falafel every January 18, the date linked to the start of the Auschwitz death marches in 1945.

|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana and Member of Knesset Michael Biton prepare falafel in memory of late Holocaust survivor David (Dugo) Leitner at the Knesset, the Israeli parliament, in Jerusalem, on January 14, 2026.
An illustrative image of falafel balls.

In the Kitchen with Henny: Shuk-style celebration

For this year’s Independence Day celebration, I’ve put together a menu that highlights Israel’s best-loved foods.

|ByHENNY SHOR
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We went out for falafel with NIS 20 – and in these cities, we got change

A gourmet falafel plate for NIS 35 or a modest one for under NIS 15? We explored which city serves the most affordable option amidst a national crisis.

|ByDR. HEZI GUR MIZRAHI
Authentic falafel made at home

Five simple ingredients: Authentic falafel made at home

Orly Plai-Bronstein shares a simple homemade falafel recipe, using just five ingredients. Serve it with tahini and a fresh vegetable salad, and you’ve got a nutritious, complete meal.

|ByIN COLLABORATION WITH SUGAT

Food for Thought

Two thirtysomethings turn their love of Jewish food into a cultural journey.

DECEMBER 28, 2010ByRENEE GHERT-ZAND, NEW YORK
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Israeli cooks giant falafel

World record falafel prepared for NY parade.

MAY 23, 2010By JPOST.COM STAFF
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Barak’s Independence Day guests to eat falafel

Ministry slashes budget for celebrations after Lindenstrauss report.

APRIL 14, 2010ByYAAKOV KATZ
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