Shemini Atzeret and Simchat Torah

Following the seven joyous days of Sukkot, comes the happy holiday known as Shemini Atzeret/Simchat Torah.

On Simchat Torah we conclude, and begin anew, the annual Torah reading cycle, an accomplishment that produces unparalleled joy and dancing.

This is a bit of a cross between a soup and a stew, but does it really matter? It's unanimously delicious and definitely filling enough to be a meal in and of itself, not to mention warm and comforting for the winter time. Click here for a non-sweet versi...

Stuffed cabbage is traditional on Simchat Torah, but sometimes you just want the lazy version... This version is savory, but if you're looking for a sweet one, you can add half a cup of brown sugar to this and that should do it. Ingredients 1 large onion ...

Stuffed cabbage (also called cabbage rolls), is a Simchat Torah classic. Read more about the origin of that tradition here. Many recipes are heavy on the sweetness, and my goal here was to create a version that is more savory, but still flavorful, and wit...

Ingredients: 1 green cabbage ½ red pepper, diced 4 scallions, sliced 6 baby bella mushrooms, sliced 1 tbsp. rice vinegar 1 tbsp. sesame oil 3 tbsp. soy sauce 2 tbsp. tomato paste 2 tbsp. fresh ginger ½ head fresh garlic, crushed 2 tbsp. sugar 1 lb. (450 g...

Between the flu and strep, it feels like everyone I know is sick these days, which means it’s time for a nice big pot of Jewish penicillin. Chicken soup! No two pots of chicken soup are exactly alike, in my experience, and I don’t claim to have the very b...

Meat and rice, rolled up in cabbage and cooked in a decadent sauce - a Simchat Torah classic. With step-by-step photo instructions.

A detailed overview of the holiday of Sukkot presented with keen insights and timely messages.