Food

Tamara Cohen's ancestors were expelled from Spain, now she’s bringing bagels to Madrid

Mazál owner Tamara Cohen, a Philadelphian who became Spanish through a law granting citizenship to Sephardic Jews whose ancestors were expelled during the 1492 Inquisition.

Tamara Cohen, founder of the Mazál bagel restaurant in Madrid, immigrated from the United States through  Spain's Sephardic ancestry law.
Baktana by Burger Salon.

Burger for NIS 39: Burger Salon's new collection

The Nono Group acquired 50% of Tel Aviv's burger brand GDB for NIS 65 million.

Tel Aviv hamburger chain becomes Israel's latest exit in a NIS 65 million deal with Nono Group

Shmuel.

With change from NIS 70: At the edge of Tel Aviv’s Yemeni pearl I found the best kebab in Israel


America’s oldest Jewish congregation launches a kosher food pantry on the Upper West Side

Shearith Israel, an Orthodox congregation that is also known as The Spanish and Portuguese Synagogue, was established in 1654, making it the oldest congregation in the United States.

Alexander Rapaport, the executive director of Masbia, and Louis Solomon, the president of Congregation Shearith Israel, on November 27, 2025.

In the Kitchen with Henny: Shabbat in a snap

These recipes come together in minutes, even if you didn’t manage to prep anything in advance. They’re simple, reliable, and delicious every time.

Baked potato wedges.

Schmearz Bagel Shop: Just like being in New York - review

It is hard to say any unkind words about the food, ambiance, or kind staff at Schmearz, though the long line and the wait time for bagels at super busy times can be a minor annoyance. 

SCHMEARZ BAGEL Shop

Edible dreidels and pull-apart sufganiyot: Must try recipes for the Hanukkah season

Enjoy these sweet and indulgent hanukkah recipes this year.

Edible dreidels.

It’s not a home – it’s an experience: The collection that makes winter perfect

Blankets, slippers, and scents of patchouli and vanilla – Lalin’s new collection, the NIS 15 product that turns your shower into a home spa, and more new products.

Laline

All the flavors on one stick: Juicy chicken thigh skewers with seasoned corn

Soft chicken thigh skewers, seasoned and mildly spicy corn, a touch of avocado and lemon – a perfect recipe for light hosting or a dinner that’s all about the aroma of the grill.

Juicy chicken thigh skewers with seasoned corn

Tivall launches Israel’s first vegan fish filet

Tivall breaks new ground with a series of vegan fish fillets that imitate real fish in taste, texture and aroma - and some more new products that arrived in stores.

Tivall

It’s unbelievable how simple and delicious this is: Crunchy crackers at home, with a winning tip

This wonderful recipe by Naama Gaon will teach you how to make a delicious, crunchy health bomb that crackles in your mouth.

Crunchy crackers

The delicious news of Israel

They broke the internet, they broke us: the spreads that are worth the noise.

Alalechem

Israel wasted 2.6 million tons of food in 2024, worth $7.2 billion

“In Israel, where food expenditure is relatively high compared internationally, food loss constitutes one of the components affecting the cost of living,” the report said.

People shop at the Osher Ad Supermarket branch in Givat Shaul, Jerusalem, before the Jewish holiday of Passover, April 3, 2025