There is Nothing Like a Lox

Do you like Jewish food? What is your favorite? Bagels and cream cheese? Blintzes?

Lox is made from brined salmon, which gives it its saltier taste. It is often associated with bagels and cream cheese.

Listen to Allan Sherman share what he considers an important Jewish delicacy.

Related Articles

More From Traditions

Anti-Semitism

Anti-Semitism

Anti-Semitism is viral and has infected almost all large organized groups from all sides of the…
Anti-Semitism

Halacha

The word Halakhah comes from the root word halakh which means “to go” and it is the name given…
Halacha

Minyan

In many Jewish synagogues a minyan is required for public prayer times. A minyan is a group of…
Minyan

Alms (Tzedakah) Box

The Hebrew word "tzedakah" derives from the biblical word "tzedek" meaning righteousness or…
Alms (Tzedakah) Box

How to Make Kiddish

Kiddush, like candles, sanctifies the Sabbath. Making kiddush is a simple religious act that…
How to Make Kiddish
Hebrew letters spell the word Toda that means thank you.

Hebrew for You - Toda

How do you express gratitude when someone does something special for you? Do you say thank you?…
Hebrew for You - Toda
Mezuzah on the Doorpost

Mezuzah on the Doorpost

If you visit a Jewish home one thing that you may see is a mezuzah. A mezuzah is a small…
Mezuzah on the Doorpost
Bar Mitzvah

Bar Mitzvah

When a young boy reaches the age of thirteen, he is termed a bar mitzvah, which literally means…
Bar Mitzvah

Tzedakah

Tzedakah is from the word meaning righteousness. A tzadek is a righteous person.
Tzedakah

Publish the Menu module to "offcanvas" position. Here you can publish other modules as well.
Learn More.


donation