Latkes are a delicious staple of Hanukkah celebrations, symbolising the miracle of the oil that lasted eight days. Fried until golden and served with applesauce or sour cream, these savoury treats are beloved across generations. Ingredients (Serves 4–6) Instructions 1. Grate the Potatoes and Onion Using a box grater or food processor, grate the potatoes and onion. Place in a clean tea towel or cheesecloth and squeeze out as much liquid as possible. 2. Mix the Latke Batter In a large bowl, beat the eggs. Stir in the grated mixture, flour (or matzo meal), salt, and pepper. Mix well. 3. Heat the Oil Pour about ¼ inch of oil into…

This traditional Ashkenazi dish is a community favourite – warm, nourishing, and filled with memory. Whether served at your Passover Seder, a cold Friday night, or whenever someone needs a little comfort, Matzo Ball Soup is a Jewish kitchen essential. Ingredients For the Matzo Balls: For the Soup: Instructions 1. Make the Matzo Ball Mixture In a bowl, beat the eggs, then stir in the schmaltz (or oil), water or broth, salt, pepper, and herbs if using. Mix in the matzo meal until just combined – do not overmix. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm up. 2. Shape the Balls With wet hands, gently form the…

Shavuot is a holiday that really has no special observance for our times from the Torah laws. However it has become the custom for the men to stay up all night long and study the Torah. The reason is that when the Torah was given many men slept and since the Torah was given at this time, we commemorate it by staying up all night learning.  In addition, the custom of having a milk dish has become wide spread throughout the various groups of Jews. The reason for this is that when the Torah was given on Mount Sinai, it forbade cooking meat and milk together in the same pot.…