Joel Haber
Joel Haber is a Jewish Food researcher, working on a book that uses our cuisine as a window onto Jewish Cultural History. He works as a licensed tour guide in Israel, specializing in culinary tours. He blogs regularly at www.tasteofjew.com
Articles by Joel Haber
This Fruit Has a Sweet Jewish History
The Jews’ love affair with dates goes way back to biblical times.
Why It’s the Perfect Time to Dive Into This Comforting Israeli Shabbat Stew
Slow-cooked stews are a staple of Jewish cuisine because they are delicious, and serve an important purpose too.
One of Israel’s Most Popular Street Foods Has a Fascinating Jewish History
What started as Iraqi Jewish breakfast transformed into the most crave-able Israeli street food.
The History of Coffee Culture in Israel
Or, why Israelis love gas station espresso.
How Fleischmann’s Yeast Built the Jewish Catskills
From yeast to gin to a Catskill resort, welcome to the Fleischmann empire.
The Tangled History of Noodle Kugel
From sweet to spicy, a love of lockshen kugel unites the Jews.
The Surprising Jewish History of Mushroom Barley Soup
Ask anyone to name a classic Ashkenazi soup and, odds are, they will say chicken soup (with or without matzah ...
9 Frugal Jewish Dishes From Around the World
Spend like a pauper, eat like a king!
Adventurous Eaters Love This Jerusalem Street Food
How this offal-heavy dish stood the test of time.