Miriam Kresh

Miriam Kresh writes about day-to-day Israeli life for online and print publications. She has lived in Brazil and Venezuela and speaks four languages. Her blog, Israeli Kitchen, is mostly about food. She considers food a bridge between people and cultures, and her culinary workshops are famous for blocks around. You can reach Miriam at miriamkresh1@gmail.com.

BIG DRAMA: Her coffin arrived on a night of terrific rain and hail.

From Nicaragua to Israel: My mother's journey

It had been dad’s lifelong dream to make aliyah. Mom was with him like the female dove, who forever follows her mate.

MARCH 16, 2022

MEN DRAPED in tallitot pray outside their homes in Safed on April 13.

Prayers in the time of coronavirus

One thing is sure: we won’t forget how we reached out to God with all the fear and courage and hope we carry in our hearts, praying separately, yet strangely together, on our balconies.

MAY 7, 2020

CHAYA SHEVA SHAIMAN in her glassblowing studio.

A Megillat Esther of one's own in Safed

"I never had a strong desire to read the megillah publicly, but was happy to get involved writing. I had no idea how much I’d learn, and how empowering it would be," said Zehavi.

MARCH 5, 2020

Visiting the shuk can be a breath of fresh air from the world's news

With the news full of antisemitic attacks, Jews murdered, headstones in cemeteries overturned, a visit to the shuk in Petah Tikva provides a welcome reminder of Israel's uniqueness.

JANUARY 9, 2020

Color, sights and enticing aromas at the Petah Tikva shuk

Chef Mentor online workshops raise kosher home cooking to new levels

Chefs in your kitchen...

OCTOBER 11, 2019

F.I.G., permaculture center teaches green living in Israel

Learning self-sufficient agriculture in Israel.

MAY 23, 2019

The Passover kitchen

Let the fruit and vegetables of this special season inspire fresh springtime dishes. You might keep cooking them past Passover and over the rest of the year.

APRIL 2, 2019