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Greek Cauliflower Lemon & Egg Soup (Photo/Faith Kramer)
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Cold soups: the ideal summer Shabbat dinner or lunch

Faith Kramer by Faith Kramer August 10, 2021August 11, 2021

Cold soups are ideal for summer Shabbat dinners or lunches. They are made in advance, provide cooling sustenance in hot weather and have long been a part of the global […]

Watermelon Salad with Feta, Mint and Spiced Lemon Dressing (Photo/Faith Kramer)
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This summer, give watermelon a Mediterranean spin

Faith Kramer by Faith Kramer June 23, 2021
The cover features a bright illustration of the author, a young man with Asian features, with a yellow button shirt on, unbuttoned all the way down. he is surrounded by flowers and wearing a star of david necklace. a sign floating near him reads "Deaf AF"
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For your summer reading list: New Jewish books, authors and themes

by Emily Burack and JTA June 11, 2021June 11, 2021
Pepper Jelly Chicken Kebabs (Photo/Faith Kramer)
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Kick off summer with some sweet grilled heat

Faith Kramer by Faith Kramer May 26, 2021
a chip being dipped in salsa
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Adios, stews and soups — it’s time for tacos and salsa

by Josie A.G. Shapiro June 20, 2017

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