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The Holy Trinity: Schnapps, Herring, Cookies

Today on Tablet, nobody puts cookie in a corner

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October 29, 2012
(Liana Finck)
(Liana Finck)

Today on Tablet, Leah Koenig looks at the rise of three culinary staples in the kiddush tradition at shuls across the country.

In early 20th-century America, Kiddush with a capital “K” (the blessing) gave rise to kiddush with a lowercase “k” (the social hour). Community leaders began to understand the importance of the synagogue as a place for congregants to rest and form relationships—especially for hardworking immigrants in a new and unfamiliar country.

It’ll feed your brain, but it might make you hungry. Fortunately, there’s a recipe too. Check it out here.

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