Jewish — Journal – Recipes, Rituals, Travel and Design

Allie Barnes on Using Your Heirlooms Regularly and Re-Connecting to Judaism as a Mother

The Culture Luminaries series is back this week with Allie Barnes (@alliesbest)! I loved chatting with Allie about her YouTube channel, her ritual objects, and she even brought on a special little guest, too!

Rosh Hashanah Roundup

Rosh Hashanah is coming! Are you in menu planning mode yet, like me? I hope this look back into the Nourish Co. archives sparks some inspiration. It seems that with each passing year, I’m all about simplifying so I can spend more of my effort and energy on being present with my loved ones during this very special time of year. L’Shana Tova!

RecipesArisa NakamuraSeptember 18, 2019rosh hashanah, rosh hashanah menu, high holidays, sukkot, yom kippur, recipes, Jewish, jewish foodComment

An Interview with Rabbi Angela Warnick Buchdahl

Earlier this spring, I met with Rabbi Angela Warwick Buchdahl in New York. I had heard of her years ago when I stumbled upon a video of her on Facebook, lighting Hanukkah candles at the White House with the Obamas. When I saw the video I was immediately brought to tears. Here was a woman who looked like me, and she was considered a leader. Rabbi Buchdahl is truly a force, and I’m so honored to share her story with you.

InterviewsKristin PosnerJune 3, 2019interview, identity, Jewish, asian american, judaism, religion, intermarriageComment

My Favorite Ritual and Home Objects

When I was growing up, my Mom would always remind me that “objects have feelings, too, so we must treat them with great care.” As I’ve gotten older and built my own home, I am finally beginning to understand what she meant. Even the smallest, inanimate objects in our home contain special energy and that’s why a family heirloom passed down through the generations can be such a powerful and treasured object. That’s why I am beyond excited to share with you a collection of my favorite objects!

Rituals, HomeKristin PosnerFebruary 19, 2019ritual, home, sanctuary, generation, Japanese, JewishComment

Interview with Zahava Founder Jessica Hendricks Yee

For the very first Nourish Co. interview of the year, I am honored to share Jessica’s story with you. In it, she talks about the “beauty and challenge of celebrating our ancient heritages, while simultaneously embracing our modern, multicultural identities.” She shares what marrying into a Chinese family has taught her, her mother-in-law’s famous fish dumpling soup for Chinese New Year, her thoughts on interfaith and interracial marriage, and so much more…

InterviewsKristin PosnerJanuary 28, 2019heirloom, Chinese, Jewish, traditions, intermarriageComment

What Happens to Ritual Between Marriage and Babies?

From my conversion to our Japanese and Jewish wedding to my bat mitzvah at 33, I’ve been fortunate to have celebrated many happy lifecycle events in a few short years. While my life has only seemed to get fuller and go by faster in the last couple of years, I’ve found that there are fewer lifecycle events and therefore seemingly fewer rituals to write about here post-wedding…

RitualsKristin PosnerNovember 27, 2018marriage, babies, rituals, family, Jewish, Japanese, religionComment