What is The Jewish Table newsletter?
The Jewish Table is a clearing house for all things related to global Jewish cuisine. Each newsletter shares a recipe plus a story or historical/cultural tidbit to pique your curiosity and get you cooking.
What will I receive?
Paid subscribers receive a newsletter every week, plus have access to the full recipe archive. Unpaid subscribers receive a newsletter with a recipe about once/month.
One week you might receive a recipe for Cardamom Pear Coffee Cake, Smoky Sweet Potato Hummus, or Shallot and Chive Stuffed Bagels. Another week, I might share the story of a mid 20th-century Jewish cookbook, ponder whether our grandmothers lied to us when sharing their recipes, or take you on a behind-the-scenes tour of Sukkot in Rome.
I deeply believe that our food stories are connected to everything else in our lives—from culture and family to politics. So in addition to culinary content, many weeks my newsletters cover behind-the-scenes glimpses into food writing, share personal stories from my family, and/or cover world events.
If you feel inspired to subscribe (or invite friends to join you), you can do that here. And most importantly, I want to hear from you! If you have a Jewish family food story to share, a dish you want to track down, or a question about anything Jewish food related, feel free to be in touch.
Bon Appétit / Beteavon / Es Gezunterheyt!
Who are you?
Oh hey! I’m Leah Koenig, and I am an IACP Award-winning author of seven cookbooks including the acclaimed The Jewish Cookbook and Modern Jewish Cooking. My most recent cookbook, PORTICO: Cooking and Feasting in Rome's Jewish Kitchen was the IACP 2024 International Cookbook winner, and a finalist in the National Jewish Book Awards.
My writing and recipes can also be found in Food & Wine, The New York Times, New York Magazine, The Washington Post, and Food52, among other publications. In addition to writing, I lead cooking demonstrations and workshops around the country and world.
I am a longtime Brooklyn resident, wife of musician Yoshie Fruchter, and mom to two great kiddos, Max and Bea. You can find me on Instagram here.
Why should I subscribe?
A paid subscription grants you access to the weekly newsletter, full recipe archive, and special offers. With a paid subscription, you never miss an update, story, or recipe - and you have my undying thanks for your support! Unpaid subscribers receive newsletters about once a month, and are warmly welcome too.
