JTA food

Despite looming cream cheese shortage, New York’s bagel shops are still laying it on thick

A New York Times report about a cream cheese shortage that could affect bagel shops has New Yorkers freaking out. Their bagel sellers say not to worry.

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The Sephardic Spice Girls helped me connect with my Jewish roots

Whenever a new Jewish holiday rolls around, I now know exactly how to celebrate: by opening up Instagram and trying a new recipe by the cooking duo, writes Caroline Levine.

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I can’t fast for Jewish holidays without being reminded of our toxic diet culture

Diet culture had sucked the spirituality out of my fasting. During Taanit Esther, I could sense my brain spiraling back into an unhealthy place. I was disappointed with myself, but soon learned that I was not alone.