by Tani Prell | Sep 30, 2025 | Holidays, Identity, Recipes
As we celebrate the Jewish New Year, I reflect on the journey that has shaped my identity and traditions. From my childhood in Mumbai to my life today in New York City, Rosh Hashanah has always been a celebration rooted in community, gratitude, and food. Growing up in...
by Tani Prell | Sep 9, 2025 | Holidays, Identity, Jewish Ritual
Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, represents fresh starts. The booming sound of the shofar, the warm gathering of friends and family, and the communal union of prayer all invite us to pause and think about where we have been over the past year and where we want to...
by Tani Prell | Sep 3, 2025 | Featured Story, Holidays, Identity
Natan Badalov is a Bukharian comedian and writer from New York City. He emigrated from Uzbekistan to the United States in the early 90’s. Since then, his work has been featured on Adult Swim and at prominent festivals including the New York Comedy Festival, Y’all...
by Tani Prell | Apr 8, 2025 | Holidays, Identity, Recipes
This matzo ball soup takes on the flavors of another delicious comfort soup that is common in Singaporean/Malaysian Chinese households – ABC soup. A variation of this soup always had a spot among the dinner dishes on my grandmother’s table. I didn’t know the name of...
by Tani Prell | Mar 27, 2025 | Featured Story, Holidays, Identity, Recipes
Be’chol Lashon spoke with Alana Chandler, the founder of Tlaim: A Patchwork Cookbook, an innovation hub of Be’chol Lashon. Available later this year, the cookbook will feature over 80 recipes and stories from Jewish contributors of various racial, ethnic, and cultural...
by Tani Prell | Mar 17, 2025 | Holidays, Identity, Jewish Ritual
For people who may have never heard of it or celebrated, what is Nowruz? Nowruz (pronounced no + ruz) means a new day. It’s the Persian New Year! Nowruz is a festival that is celebrated on the first day of spring, on March 21, when the day and night are equal in...
