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Jerusalem Kugel (קוגל ירושלמי)
Pareve ✡ Chametz

⏱️ 2 hours
Submitted 04/14/26 by:
Rabbi Hillel Lavery-Yisraëli
Rabbi Hillel Lavery-Yisraëli

“found on Facebook”

Haven't tried making this but I love Kugel Yerushalmi! Someone make it and let me know how it turns out!
☞ Made all in one pot, without having to cook the noodles first
☞ Make in a Jaḥnun pot or a deep round mold with approx 20-22cm diameter

Side Dishes Vegetarian Pareve / Dairy Free Shabbat Israeli
 
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Pesach Rolls
Pareve ✡ K for P

⏱️ 75 minutes
Submitted 03/30/26 by:
Robert Israel
Robert Israel

“Donna”

Rolls to be used with tuna or hamburger or ...
Main Courses Pareve / Dairy Free Kosher for Passover
 
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Strawberry Ice "Cream"
Pareve ✡ K for P

Submitted 03/30/26 by:
Robert Israel
Robert Israel

“Adapted from Lehava Pioneer Women cookbook”

Wonderful ice "cream", good with sponge cake or for a snack.
Desserts & Cocktails Kosher for Passover Pareve / Dairy Free
 
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Matzah Arayes
Meat ✡ K for P

⏱️ 1 hour
Submitted 03/29/26 by:
Sarah Hene
Matzah Arayes are the perfect handheld snack (meal?) for this Pesach!
Meat Kosher for Passover
 
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Chocolate Toffee Matzo Crackle
Dairy ✡ K for P

⏱️ 1 hour 35 minutes
Submitted 03/29/26 by:
Sarah Hene
Addictive in the best possible way! Every year my siblings and I fight over who takes home the leftovers!
Desserts & Cocktails Dairy chocolate Kosher for Passover
 
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Passover Sponge Cake
Pareve ✡ K for P

Submitted 03/26/26 by:
Rabbi Hillel Lavery-Yisraëli
Rabbi Hillel Lavery-Yisraëli

“My Grandma Esther Caplan ז״ל”

A bit tricky to make, but this is our Passover sponge cake. Delicious if it works out right!
Desserts & Cocktails Vegetarian Pareve / Dairy Free Kosher for Passover
 
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French Delmonico Roast
Meat ✡ K for P

⏱️ 5 hours
Submitted 03/26/26 by:
Dina Yakar
Dina Yakar

“Dina Yakar”

This roast is so flavorful and tender. The recipe is so easy to make and can be made all year long!
Main Courses Meat Kosher for Passover Rosh Hashanah Shabbat Gluten Free
 
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Matza Lasagna
Dairy ✡ K for P

⏱️ 90 minutes
Submitted 03/26/26 by:
Rabbi Hillel Lavery-Yisraëli
A delicious Pesach staple. Idea is to make lasagna using sheets of matza instead of lasagna pasta. Sorry for imprecise measurements. I usually make two pans at a time, using large rectangular disposable baking tins.
Main Courses Vegetarian Dairy Kosher for Passover
 
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Passover Rolls
Pareve ✡ K for P

Submitted 03/26/26 by:
Susan Scharf
Passover rolls! Makes about 8-10 depending on the size of them.
Side Dishes Vegetarian Pareve / Dairy Free Kosher for Passover
 
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Matzo Farfel Kugel
Pareve ✡ K for P

Submitted 03/26/26 by:
Michelle Fouks
Crispy Matzo Farfel Kugel!
Kosher for Passover Pareve / Dairy Free Vegetarian Side Dishes
 
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Cheese Cake
Dairy ✡ Chametz

⏱️ 1 hour
Submitted 08/15/25 by:
Rabbi Hillel Lavery-Yisraëli
Rabbi Hillel Lavery-Yisraëli

“My Grandma Esther Caplan ז״ל”

Truly the best cheese cake. Makes enough for a large round springform pan or two 9" pie plates. My cousin uses a 9x13 foil pan.
Snacks Desserts & Cocktails Vegetarian Dairy Shavuot
 
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Chocolate Cake
Pareve ✡ Chametz

Submitted 08/15/25 by:
Ḥisda Lavery-Yisraëli
Ḥisda Lavery-Yisraëli

“How To Be a Mensch by Catherine Newman (PJ Our Way)”

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A easy to make, egg free chocolate cake.
Snacks Desserts & Cocktails Vegan Vegetarian Pareve / Dairy Free Shabbat
 
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Cheese Pie
Dairy ✡ Chametz

⏱️ 40 min
Submitted 08/15/25 by:
Rabbi Hillel Lavery-Yisraëli
Sweet side dish, possibly main dish, good with a fruity topping
Snacks Main Courses Side Dishes Healthy Vegetarian Dairy Shavuot
 
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Blueberry Cake
Pareve ✡ Chametz

⏱️ 1 hour 20 min
Submitted 08/14/25 by:
Rabbi Hillel Lavery-Yisraëli
Rabbi Hillel Lavery-Yisraëli

“From my mother”

Easy to make, light, fluffy, flavorful cake. Can use other fruit instead of blueberries. (Pictured here with raspberries.)
Snacks Desserts & Cocktails Vegetarian Pareve / Dairy Free Shabbat
 
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Honey Cake
Pareve ✡ Chametz

⏱️ 2 hours
Submitted 08/12/25 by:
Rabbi Hillel Lavery-Yisraëli
Rabbi Hillel Lavery-Yisraëli

“My mother's adaptation of my great-grandmother's”

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Fluffy, tall, soft, light-tasting honey cake, baked in a bundt pan
Snacks Desserts & Cocktails Vegetarian Pareve / Dairy Free Rosh Hashanah Shabbat
 
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