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Jewish Innovations Throughout History That Transformed the World

Jewish culture has persevered through centuries of scrutiny and hardship, yet the strength and resilience of Jewish people have led to numerous groundbreaking discoveries and inventions that have had a profound impact on our world. In this blog, we will explore some...

Sea Bass En Papillote with Potato and Bean Salad

Blog, Kosher Recipes

En papillote is French for "enveloped in paper", or al cartoccio in Italian, is a method of cooking in which the food is put into a folded pouch or parcel and then baked. This method is most often used to cook fish or vegetables, but lamb and poultry can also be...

SECOND CHANCES: THE MIRACLE IN MIDDELBURG

Blog, Parsha Sheet by Rabbi Weiss

BY KRC RABBI STEWART WEISS Anyone who owns a smart phone or PC or tablet or notebook – and that just about covers everyone on our planet – knows the importance of a “reboot.” As soon as something goes amiss, before we completely freak out and start to shake, shiver...

Fettuccine Alfredo

Blog, Kosher Recipes

Serving fettuccine with butter and cheese was first mentioned in a 15th-century recipe for maccaroni romaneschi ("Roman pasta") by Martino da Como, a northern Italian cook active in Rome; the recipe calls for cooking the pasta in broth or water and adding butter,...

Jews, Art, and the Medieval Economy

Blog, Jewish History

In this article, we delve into the fascinating connection between Jewish ritual objects, Christian art, and the economic activities of medieval Jews. Today, we focus on the besamim box, a small item used in the Jewish havdalah ritual, and uncover its unexpected...

Jewish Self-Defense and Legal Status in Early Ashkenaz

Blog, Jewish History

Today, we delve into the fascinating historical discussion surrounding the right of Jews to bear arms in early Ashkenaz. In this article, we explore the complex relationship between Jewish communities and secular authorities, focusing on their legal status and the...