Apple, The

So we learned, Israel are called 'holy', and because they are 'holy', no one must call his neighbor [i.e. a fellow Jew] a shameful name and not make up a nickname for him, and if he does, his punishment is very severe [for he has also caused the holy to b...

Why not mangoes dipped in maple syrup, for example?

On Rosh Hashanah we eat apples and honey for a sweet new year. Why specifically apples and honey?

History of the Apple In honor of Tu-B'Shevat (15th day of Sh'vat), we will now talk about a fruit - a very special fruit - the Apple, "King" of all fruits (in Hebrew it is called Tapuach). Now, why should the apple, in particular, be known as the "King" o...

An old remedy...reconsidered

Apples are kosher. If grown in Israel or from a young tree, more considerations come into play.

It’s not often that a fruit gets so much attention. I can’t remember exactly when and how I heard about it (was it on NPR or Quartz?), but around two years ago I found out about a new apple being developed that was poised to be one of the biggest fruit la...

Many old-timers recall the custom for children to carry a candle stuck into an apple on top of a flag.

The Talmud gives several reasons, which serve as the basis for the recipe and texture of this Passover paste.

Apples have gotten a bad rap, especially in religious art, for their depiction as the forbidden fruit.