From the suggestion that you think of Yom Kippur fasting as "a day spa for the soul" to her eye-catching ideas for rooftop sukkahs and Purim carnival costumes to the recipe for Challah 101 that promises to infuse the Sabbath with the simple, transcendent pleasure of home-made bread, Rita Brownstein brings the Jewish holidays to life. Here are unexpected hints and basic recipes that will make the nine Jewish holidays illustrated in this book exciting and eagerly-anticipated events.
The book begins with the High Holy days and ideas for an open house buffet and a honey tasting for Rosh Hashanah. Yom Kippur includes instructions for making an accomplishment book, a spiritual wish list for the coming year - as well as recipes for throwing a whopping Break Fast. Sukkot gives ideas for a variety of beautiful and imaginative sukkahs, including one by the sea. Simchat Torah offers illustrations of a festive meal. Chanukah covers everything from Latkes to making beeswax candles for the Menorah. Tu b'Shevat will show you the hidden charm of this celebration of trees; and Purim will show several sides of the holiday from Hamantashen cookies to pictures for making graggers. Passover has ideas for making every aspect of the meal special; and Shavout tells you that you cannot overdo the flowers and garlands.
'Jewish Holiday Style' is a beautiful color illustrated book, and is unlikely to be surpassed for many years to come.
