As a Latina who married into a Jewish family, I've long lobbied my in-laws to include beans and rice on the Passover menu. The holiday is a time when Jews avoid leavened foods in commemoration of their biblical exodus from Egypt — when they had to
That time is called Pesach, or Passover. Some, like myself, dread it. Sure, matzo ball soup is delicious and there are other non-leavened options available, but you know what they say — you don't know what you've got 'til it's gone. With the passover
Happy Passover to all our Jewish readers! The eight day holiday falls on different dates every year, so if you're confused about when the celebration happens in 2016, we're here to help. Get the lowdown on all things Passover here! Passover has arrived
As a Latina who married into a Jewish family, I've long lobbied my in-laws to include beans and rice on the Passover menu. The holiday is a time when Jews avoid leavened foods in commemoration of their biblical exodus from Egypt — when they had to
To honor this tradition, Jewish Family Service, now located on Reef Road in Fairfield, has been distributing Passover Baskets and giving out financial aid for almost 95 years. This year JFS, in conjunction with Project Hope B'nai Brith, already