Orange Cake with Chocolate Glaze
Mirta Weber shares the recipe for what she calls “Alon’s cake,” in honor of her son Alon Weber, who was murdered on October 7. This recipe is part of the commemorative project “A Place at the Table.”
A Place at the Table
Ghormeh Sabzi (Persian Beef and Herb Stew)
“A Place at the Table” is a commemorative project that documents the favorite dishes of those lost on October 7 with the help of their families. Whenever Or Mizrahi visited his grandmother Esther Sharon, the first thing she would say was, “Stand still and don’t move.” She would rush and grab a little stool to placeContinue reading “Ghormeh Sabzi (Persian Beef and Herb Stew)”
Eden’s Spaghetti Bolognese
In honor of Eden Ben Rubi, who was murdered on October 7, her aunt Michal Katz shares a recipe she loved. This is part of the commemorative project “A Place at the Table.”
Buttermilk Pancakes
Keren Flash shared this recipe in honor of her parents Cindy and Igal Flash, who were murdered on October 7th. This recipe is part of our commemorative project “A Place at the Table.”
Roasted Chicken and Potatoes
Annie Levy shared this recipe in honor of her daughter Sigal Levy, who was murdered on October 7. This recipe is part of our commemorative project “A Place at the Table.”
Sweet Potato and Black Lentil Salad
Shelly Meshel-Yogev, whose daughter Libby Cohen Meguri was murdered on October 7, prepares in her memory the salad everyone around her called “Libby’s Salad,” made with black lentils and roasted sweet potatoes. Part of Asif’s “A Place at the Table” commemorative project.
Beef Bourekas
Tami Cohen Shapira shared this recipe for meat-filled bourekas in honor of her son Ziv Pepe Shapira, who was killed on October 7. This recipe is part of the commemorative project “A Place at the Table.”
Mafalfaleh (Druze Bulgur with Vegetables)
Jad Amer shares a recipe for a Druze bulgur dish in honor of his brother Jawad, who was killed in the attacks following October 7. This recipe is part of the commemorative project “A Place at the Table.”
Cinnamon Rolls
In honor of her friend Hadar Hoshen, who was murdered on October 7, Karin Cherchil shares a recipe for the cinnamon rolls she knows her friend would have loved. This recipe is part of “A Place at the Table.”
Zucchini Pashtida (Casserole)
Poly Amikam, whose son, the late Nadav Amikam, was killed on October 7, shares her zucchini pashtida (casserole) recipe in his memory. This recipe is part of the commemorative project “A Place at the Table.”
Beef Lasagna
Dvora Haitsook-Shani shared this recipe in honor of her son Ido Shani, who was killed on October 7. This recipe is part of the commemorative project “A Place at the Table.”
Schnitzel
Michael Wiener shared her recipe for schnitzel in honor of her son Yahav, who loved it. Yahav was murdered on October 7. This recipe is part of the commemorative project “A Place at the Table.”
Bastille (Tripolitan Dumplings)
Orly Ben Yehuda shared this recipe in honor of her daughter Yuval who was murdered on October 7. This recipe is part of the commemorative project “A Place at the Table.”
Chicken Livers and Onions with Mashed Potato
Liel Itach was murdered on October 7. In his memory, his mother shared the recipe for his favorite dish: chicken livers with onions and mashed potatoes. This recipe is part of “A Place at the Table.”
South African Melktert
Liora Ben Tsur shared this Melktert recipe in honor of her mother Marcelle Taljah, who was killed on OCtober 7. This recipe is part of the commemorative project “A Place at the Table.”
Homemade Pizza
Yossi Malka shared this homemade pizza recipe with us in honor of his son Matan Malka, who was killed on October 7.
Sweet and Sour Chicken
Raya Ahrak shares the recipe for the sweet and sour chicken her son Omri loved. Omri was murdered on October 7th. This recipe is part of the commemorative project “A Place at the Table.”
Schnitzel and Matbucha
Linda Trabelsi’s son Mor Meir Trabelsi was murdered on October 7. She shared this recipe, which she made for him every Friday, with the commemorative project, “A Place at the Table”
Black-Eyed Peas Dal
Bijay Rai shared this recipe in honor of his friend Aviv Atzili, who was murdered on October 7. This recipe is part of the commemorative project “A Place at the Table.”
Aruk (Iraqi Vegetable Patties)
Zahava Cohen shares the recipe for Iraqi vegetable patties her son Ben Benyamin Cohen loved. This recipe is part of “A Place at the Table.”
Homemade Couscous with Soup
“A Place at the Table” is a commemorative project that documents the favorite dishes of those lost on October 7 with the help of their families. “If I die, let it be at a party like this,” Limor Vaknin Permuter wrote to her sister, Vered Abotbol, in a text message about a month before sheContinue reading “Homemade Couscous with Soup”
Corn Pashtida (Casserole)
“A Place at the Table” is a commemorative project that documents the favorite dishes of those lost on October 7 with the help of their families. Ayelet Epstein can make her corn pashtida (casserole) recipe with her eyes closed. Since her children were little, this recipe has been a dinner staple in their home. WhenContinue reading ” Corn Pashtida (Casserole)”
Vegan Arayes (Stuffed and Seared Pita)
“A Place at the Table” is a commemorative project that documents the favorite dishes of those lost on October 7 with the help of their families. Adi Gindi-Grinshpon cherishes every moment she spent in the kitchen with her little sister Shahar Gindi. They both became vegan at a young age and loved experimenting with newContinue reading ” Vegan Arayes (Stuffed and Seared Pita)”
Moroccan Fish
On October 7, Etti and Itay Zack, their young son Sagi, and their dog were murdered. Rachel, Etti’s mother, shared this dish in their memory. This recipe is part of “A Place at the Table.”
Schnitzel with Tomato Pasta
“A Place at the Table” is a commemorative project that documents the favorite dishes of those lost on October 7 with the help of their families. In the Rivlin family home in the ultra-Orthodox moshav Tifra, lunchtime was eaten when the kids would get home from school. The aroma of fried onions would mingle withContinue reading “Schnitzel with Tomato Pasta”
Maple Pecan Cookies
“A Place at the Table” is a commemorative project that documents the favorite dishes of those lost on October 7 with the help of their families. When the scent of maple pecan cookies wafted through the Zohar family home in Moshav Kfar Warburg, Bar, the youngest daughter, would wait eagerly so she could sneak themContinue reading “Maple Pecan Cookies”
Beef-Stuffed Cauliflower
“A Place at the Table” is a commemorative project that documents the favorite dishes of those lost on October 7 with the help of their families. Even though Shira-Emunah Amsalem was older than her late brother Avichay Amsalem, she always thought of him as her teacher, she says. She looked up to Avichay who oftenContinue reading “Beef-Stuffed Cauliflower”
Mafrum (Libyan Stuffed Vegetables)
“A Place at the Table” is a commemorative project that documents the favorite dishes of those lost on October 7 with the help of their families. When Shalev Madmoni was five, she drowned in a pool. She remained at the bottom for several minutes before being pulled out, unconscious and without a pulse. She experiencedContinue reading “Mafrum (Libyan Stuffed Vegetables)”
Yemenite Chicken Soup
Jinky Bolivar had promised to make this Yemenite chicken soup for her partner Gilad Kfir. He was murdered on October 7, before their daughter was born and before Jinky could make the soup. She shared the recipe with us for “A Place at the Table.”
Chicken Shoula (Afghan-Bukharian Risotto)
A Place at the Table” is a commemorative project that documents the favorite dishes of those lost on October 7 with the help of their families. Liat Ohana distinctly remembers when her son Ariel was a baby and first started eating solid foods. She made him the usual pumpkin soup for babies, but to herContinue reading “Chicken Shoula (Afghan-Bukharian Risotto)”
Tuna Pie
“A Place at the Table” is a commemorative project that documents the favorite dishes of those lost on October 7 with the help of their families. Every Thursday evening, pie pans sit on the counter at the Shafir family home in Modi’in as Miryam Shafir prepares savory pies for dinner, just like her motherContinue reading ” Tuna Pie”
Chraime
“A Place at the Table” is a commemorative project that documents the favorite dishes of those lost on October 7 with the help of their families. When Ofek travelled for six months in South America, he would call his parents every Friday, before Shabbat to wish them Shabbat Shalom. He would tell his mother, Liat,Continue reading “Chraime”
Pigs in a Blanket and Ptitim (Israeli couscous)
“A Place at the Table” is a commemorative project that documents the favorite dishes of those lost on October 7 with the help of their families. “If Gaya could see me standing here, cooking and being photographed, she would burst out laughing,” says Sigal Halifa, wiping away tears of both pain and laughter. “Gaya lovedContinue reading “Pigs in a Blanket and Ptitim (Israeli couscous)”
Bringing Back a Lost Time
There’s an inseparable bond between taste and memory — a single bite or drink can transport us to the past, conjuring cultural heritage, childhood memories, or a longing for loved ones. Dr. Dan Arav looks at this link in a post-October 7 world.
Crème Brûlée
“A Place at the Table” is a commemorative project that documents the favorite dishes of those lost on October 7 with the help of their families. This is the first time Maor Shalev has made crème brûlée since her best friend Raz Mizrahi was murdered on October 7, 2023. She carefully pours the crème anglaiseContinue reading “Crème Brûlée”
Spicy Moroccan Fish
Vera Moshe shares a recipe for spicy Moroccan fish in honor of her son Eden
Bolognese Sauce
“A Place at the Table” is a commemorative project that documents the favorite dishes of those lost on October 7 with the help of their families. Eti Raz sets a wide, flat clay pot on her stove on Kibbutz Ein HaMifratz near Akko. Her mother, Sima, sits nearby advising her on how to season theContinue reading “Bolognese Sauce”
Chocolate Mousse Cake
Hanita Baram used to make this chocolate mousse cake for her son Aviv Baram every year on his birthday. He was tragically murdered on October 7. She shared this recipe for A Place at the Table in his memory.
Sega Wat (Ethiopian Beef Stew)
Gila Azanao shared her recipe for Ethiopian beef stew in honor of her late aunt Edna Melkamo who was murdered on October 7. This recipe is part of A Place at the Table.
Peas with Eggs
Anat Elkabets shares a recipe for peas with eggs in honor of her daughter Sivan Elkabets, who was murdered on October 7
Beef Tartare with Herb Aioli
Shlomi Gozlan shared this beef tartare recipe in honor of Adiel Twito, his best friend who was murdered on October 7
Hummus
This recipe for homemade hummus has been passed down for generations in the Yanin family, and was a symbol of home for Sivan Yanin, who was killed on October 7. His family shared it in his honor for “A Place at the Table.”
Makbouba (Tunisian Cooked Tomato and Pepper Salad)
The late Stav Geta, who was killed on October 7, loved makbouba — especially when her mother Etty made shakshuka with it. Etty shared the recipe for the commemorative project, “A Place at the Table.”
Cream Puffs
This recipe was a favorite of Ayelet Katzir’s husband David Kacho Katzir who was tragically murdered on October 7.
Tomato Soup with Dumplings and Rakott Káposzta (Hungarian Casserole)
Ravit Berdichesky, whose son Itay and daughter-in-law Hadar were murdered on October 7 shared their favorite recipes for tomato soup and a Hungarian meat pie.
Spicy Fish
This recipe for spicy fish was a favorite of Shani Gabay, who was killed at the Nova party on October 7. Her mother Michal shared it with us as part of “A Place at the Table.”
Cheese Lasagna
Moria Bergstein shared this cheese lasagna recipe in honor of her brother-in-law Shahaf Bergstein who was murdered on October 7
Fasulia (White Beans & Beef Stew)
A Fasulia Stew that late Amit Mann most loved to eat. Rachel her mother tells about her daughter who was murdered on the October 7 and the dish she used to make for her every Thursday