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Back to SearchThe Borscht Belt in 10 Minutes
On today's episode of our daily Jewish deep dive, we're heading up to the Catskills—where the soup was magenta, the portions were heroic, and the pun…
4 months, 1 week ago
Krav Maga in 10 Minutes
In this episode, we dive into the fast, fierce world of Krav Maga, the Israeli self-defense system built on one simple idea: end the threat, fast. Bo…
4 months, 1 week ago
Borscht and Tzimmes in 10 Minutes
Borscht and Tzimmes represent the quintessential, yet contrasting, flavors of Ashkenazi Jewish cuisine, both originating in the cooking traditions of…
4 months, 1 week ago
Chicken Soup in 10 Minutes
This week, we simmer down the cultural significance of Jewish Chicken Soup (Yiddishe Penicillin), a dish that transcends its simple ingredients to be…
4 months, 1 week ago
Rugelach in 10 Minutes
Today, we're tasting the history of Rugelach, the diminutive, crescent-shaped pastry that is a staple in Jewish bakeries and homes worldwide. Origina…
4 months, 1 week ago
Babka in 10 Minutes
Babka is a sweet, braided, yeast-leavened bread or Viennoiserie that originated in the Jewish communities of Poland and Western Ukraine, where it was…
4 months, 2 weeks ago
The Chosen People, and What it Means (and Doesn't Mean) in 10 Minutes
The concept of the Chosen People (Am Segulah) is a foundational theological principle in Judaism, asserting that the people of Israel were selected b…
4 months, 2 weeks ago
Golda Meir in 10 Minutes
Golda Meir (1898–1978) was a Ukrainian-born American immigrant who rose to become the fourth Prime Minister of Israel (1969–1974) and a foundational …
4 months, 2 weeks ago
Matzah Ball Soup in 10 Minutes
On this today's episode, we're diving spoon-first into the ultimate Jewish comfort food: Matzah Ball Soup. More than just a clear broth with buoyant …
4 months, 2 weeks ago
Bruriah in 10 Minutes
Dive into the inspiring, yet largely tragic, story of Bruriah, one of the very few women whose wisdom and legal acumen are explicitly recorded and ci…
4 months, 2 weeks ago