As American as Apple Pie

The Myth of Jewish Immigration

We might like to think we contributed to "a nation of immigrants," but in reality the system has always been rigged.

08/28/2018 By Devin E. Naar

Feature

Becoming American

As we enter the season of apples and honey, let’s think about how we became Americans — our struggles, our myths, our journeys, and our survival.

08/28/2018 Edited by Karin Vandraiss

As American as Apple Pie

Apple Pie Three (Historical) Ways

The classic American dessert has an immigration story of its own.

08/28/2018 By Naomi Tomky

As American as Apple Pie

Celebrate with Cider

Cider is the perfect boozy option for celebrating the High Holidays on a less formal note.

08/28/2018 By Erin James

Domestic Goddess

At Nigella Lawson's Table

Britain's celebrity chef shares her thoughts about her latest cookbook, finding out about her Jewish ancestry, and of course, some recipes.

03/21/2018 By Karin Vandraiss Photography by Jonathan Lovekin

Test Your JQ

Bring Meaning to Passover with a Poem or Two

Take the road less traveled and put a poem on the seder plate.

03/21/2018 By Rivy Poupko Kletenik

Test Your JQ

Forget Hanukkah vs. Christmas. What About Reason vs. Revelation?

Are the Greeks good or bad?

12/05/2017 By Rivy Poupko Kletenik Illustrations by Sefira Ross

Three Opinions

What's the Best Approach to Dealing with Christmas?

Two humorous takes on Santa season.

12/05/2017 By Simon Kaufman and Rabbi Seth Goldstein

The Set Table

Three Hanukkah Recipes from Molly Yeh

Yeh for latkes!

12/05/2017 With Molly Yeh

The Set Table

Three Recipes from Sweet

Impress your guests with these divine desserts.

09/12/2017 With Yotam Ottolenghi

The Set Table

Sweet on Yotam Ottolenghi!

The Israeli-British chef answers all of our burning questions.

09/12/2017 Edited by Emily K. Alhadeff

Teva

Understanding Life and Death Through Salmon

A newcomer to Seattle comes to terms with her father and Judaism through nature.

09/12/2017 By Adrienne Ross Scanlan

Make 5778 Your Best Year Ever!

Be Nicer

Would it kill you to smile?

09/12/2017 By Michael A. Stusser Edited by Emily K. Alhadeff

Make 5778 Your Best Year Ever!

Get Rich

Or just act like it.

09/12/2017 Edited by Emily K. Alhadeff

Make 5778 Your Best Year Ever!

Be a Better Parent

Do it for the children.

09/12/2017 Edited by Emily K. Alhadeff

Make 5778 Your Best Year Ever!

Be Healthier

No more excuses.

09/12/2017 By Michael A. Stusser Edited by Emily K. Alhadeff

Make 5778 Your Best Year Ever!

Be a Better Partner

Your spouse will thank you.

09/12/2017 Edited by Emily K. Alhadeff

Set Table

Here’s What to Do with That Leftover Matzoh

These ingenious brewers turn it into beer.

04/05/2017 By Naomi Tomky

Set Table

Seders from Four Corners of the Earth

Make this night truly different from all other nights.

04/05/2017 By Shulie Madnick

Festival of Delights

Criminally Tasty

When we asked the Seattle Police Department to participate in a blind doughnut taste test, they kind of broke the door down.

12/01/2016 By Emily K. Alhadeff