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Food

A rabbi raises a glass of kosher wine as he blesses it. (Courtesy Moti Dolgin)
Posted inFood

As Americans drink much less wine, kosher demand stays strong

Asaf Elia-Shalev by Asaf Elia-Shalev March 23, 2026March 23, 2026
Arayes are meat-filled pitas that kids learn to make at culinary camp in Oakland. (Aaron Levy-Wolins/J. Staff)
Posted inRecipe

On the menu at Jewish summer camps: learning to cook

Faith Kramer by Faith Kramer March 6, 2026March 6, 2026
As Kneaded Bakery owner Iliana Berkowitz at the bakery's new spot at the San Leandro Public Library. (Courtesy)
Posted inOrganic Epicure

As Kneaded Bakery opens a new chapter with library cafe

Alix Wall by Alix Wall March 2, 2026March 2, 2026
schnitzel sandwich
Posted inOrganic Epicure

Eli’s Deli brings Israeli flavors to reopened Marin JCC cafe space

Alix Wall by Alix Wall February 25, 2026February 25, 2026
Hamentashen
Posted inPurim

UPDATED: Hankering for hamantaschen? Where to find your Purim favorites in the Bay Area

Rahel Knight (Courtesy) by Rahel Knight February 23, 2026March 2, 2026
This Almond Poppy Coffee Cake takes a beloved Purim dessert and tweaks it. (Micah Siva)
Posted inRecipe

Move over hamantaschen: Try poppy seed coffee cake as a Purim treat

Micah Siva by Micah Siva February 19, 2026February 19, 2026
Faith Kramer’s Latino Jewish empanadas include cubed pastrami, carmelized onions and chopped olives. (Aaron Levy-Wolins/J. Staff)
Posted inRecipe

This pastrami empanada recipe is my favorite souvenir from Argentina 

Faith Kramer by Faith Kramer February 11, 2026February 11, 2026
Diners enjoy the 2025 installment of the “Soy Vey” dinner at Fang Restaurant in San Francisco. (Emma LauLau)
Posted inSmall Bites

‘Jew-ish’ deli comes to San Francisco. Saul’s delivers. Bagel Daddy opens in SoMa.

Alix Wall by Alix Wall February 5, 2026February 5, 2026
This roasted cabbage recipe includes a nod to the Seven Species with date and olive salsa. (Micah Siva)
Posted inRecipe

Celebrate Tu Bishvat with the trendiest veggie of 2026

Micah Siva by Micah Siva January 28, 2026February 19, 2026
Latkes with housemade gravlax and salmon roe were served during the Berkeley Supper Club's Hanukkah party at Urban Adamah, Dec. 21, 2025. (Alix Wall)
Posted inOrganic Epicure

Berkeley Supper Club brings Jewish flavor to the community table

Alix Wall by Alix Wall January 23, 2026January 25, 2026

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