Food

Jerusalem highlights: November 21-27

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Savory rugelach with mozzarella and garlic butter

Until the house smells like a bakery: Savory rugelach with mozzarella and garlic butter

Workers prepare AIS boxes at a World Food Programme (WFP) facility in Damascus countryside, Syria, July 29, 2025.

UN food agency warns of deepening hunger crisis as funding falls short


Nearly three million Israelis face food insecurity, including one million children, report finds

A report from the National Insurance Institute (NII) shows a slight improvement in access to food across Israel, but it also shows that geographical and economic food inequality persist.

'THERE IS such a big supply of food and so many hungry people; the problem is in the distribution and in the method of getting it out there.’

Food self-sufficiency unfeasible for Israel, new research shows

While Israel could produce enough plant-based foods for survival, full self-sufficiency would come at a staggering cost and be reliant on vegetative food production.

FARMERS AT Moshav Sde Nitzan, in the northern Negev.

De Facto: Dinner turns to dancing at this simple yet ambitious restaurant - review

The concept behind De Facto is simple yet ambitious, says owner Rom Sherman. 'We wanted to create a place where guests never have to choose between a great meal and a great night out.'

DeFacto Tel Aviv for a great night out.

Roots: A perfect model of coexistence, and one of the best kosher restaurants in Israel - review

'We arrived later than planned and were ravenous. This has nothing to do with the conclusion we reached after our meal that Roots must be one of the best kosher restaurants in Israel.'

 ‘ROOTS MUST be one of Israel’s best kosher restaurants.

New on the shelves: Israel’s tastiest news

Ben & Jerry’s saw an Israeli winter and came back with the perfect answer.

Chocolate Brownie Sandwich, Ben & Jerry’s

Not just a view of the Galilee: The Safed hotel hiding Israel’s best wine bar

26.8, the wine bar of Chef Amos Hayun at the luxurious Canaan Hotel in Safed, has been named “Israel’s Best Wine Bar of 2025,” beating top contenders from Tel Aviv.

Canaan Hotel.

Dr. Maya Rosman: One spoonful of this food contains almost everything the body needs

Tahini is an ingredient that embodies the perfect balance between wonderful taste and impressive nutritional values – here’s everything you need to know.

Tahini

The first-ever Challah Festival in Israel: Three days of art, culture, and food

ANU – Museum of the Jewish People presents the first-ever festival dedicated to challah, featuring an art exhibition, bakery tours, a tasty pop-up, and family activities. November 13–15.

FOODISH Challah Festival at ANU Museum.

SNAP benefits in limbo for 42 million as shutdown, legal chaos deepen

A series of legal victories and setbacks for nonprofits and Democratic-led states and cities fighting to restore food aid has sown confusion over the program's status.

A man holds a sign reading "SNAP Feeds Families," as food aid benefits come under threat due to the ongoing U.S. government shutdown, during "A Rally for SNAP" on the steps of the Massachusetts Statehouse in Boston, Massachusetts, US, October 28, 2025.

Wolt set to expand to e-commerce: A new generation of shopping

According to Wolt, the new design of the app reflects its vision for the future, by the introduction of several new features.

 Wolt

Shimmy’s: A juicy slice of Brooklyn in Modi’in - review

Situated right on Modi’in’s main drag Dam Hamaccabim, Shimmy’s offers a menu of smash burgers, corn dogs, fried chicken sandwiches, and really good pastrami.

Shimmy's