A Year of Jewish Joy: Inspired Recipes, Rituals, and Traditions for Beautiful Celebrations

By Rebekah Lowin

BOOKLIST STARRED REVIEW ★ More than a cookbook, this richly illustrated guide to the Jewish holidays pairs show-stopping recipes with table inspiration, sophisticated crafts, and hilarious, heartfelt essays.

"Whether you've been following Rebekah on Instagram for years like I have or this is your first introduction to her gorgeous work, you're in for a treat." — Adeena Sussman, author of Zariz, Shabbat, and Sababa

Part cookbook, part entertaining toolkit, and part joyful Jewish field guide, A Year of Jewish Joy is a book you'll reach for again and again for inspiration, recipes, and the small handmade touches that turn ordinary gatherings into something truly meaningful. Author Rebekah Lowin—affectionately dubbed a "Jewish Martha Stewart" by her readers—guides you through the traditions, blessings, and rituals that anchor Jewish life; along the way, she shares menu ideas, entertaining tips, handmade details, and table inspiration, plus more than 75 delicious recipes. From Rosh Hashanah to Tu B'Av, each holiday is infused with creativity and modern elegance.
Make Shabbat special with homemade challah, Sesame-Crusted Chicken Schnitzel, and Muffin Tin Tahdig.
Welcome Rosh Hashanah with Caramelized Onion Holiday Brisket, Hawaij-Spiced Apple Galette, and individual "honey flights."
Celebrate Purim with Brooklyn Blackout Hamantaschen, Shushan Sours, and a hamantaschen-making party.
Gather for Passover around a Seder table set with Pressed Flower Matzah Place Cards and Ribbon Tambourines, then serve Funny Girl Pavlova with Gilded Matzah Brittle.
Kick off Hanukkah with Gelt Wrapper Flowers, Caviar-Topped Party Latkes, Brigadeiro Sufganiyot, and Olive Oil Martinis.
Celebrate all year long with Personal Pan Shakshuka, Knish-Kabobs, Smashed Glass Cupcakes, and Mezuzah Cookies.
With dozens of recipes to savor, tables to set, and traditions to make your own, A Year of Jewish Joy turns the calendar into a year of celebrations worth showing up for—hungry.

Hardcover
288 pages