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Out of Dough

America\’s largest bagel chain finds itself in the hole.
The Einstein/Noah Bagel Corp., which owns 539 bagel shops across the United States, announced last month that it won\’t be able to pay off a $125 million debt and may haveto shut down unless it finds new financing.

The Complete Bar/Bat Mitzvah

America\’s largest bagel chain finds itself in the hole.
The Einstein/Noah Bagel Corp., which owns 539 bagel shops across the United States, announced last month that it won\’t be able to pay off a $125 million debt and may haveto shut down unless it finds new financing.

Granny’s Chanukah

My Granny was gleeful, giving us the best part of her, as we gathered in her kitchen on the first day of the joyous holiday — Chanukah — the \”Festival of Lights\”.

Krispy Kreme

Not since the gas lines of the 1970s, perhaps, has a commodity been in such high demand. With the arrival of North Carolina-based Krispy Kreme in Southern California, it seems people can\’t get enough of the sweet stuff the company\’s been selling for 62 years.

Fennel & Spice & Everything Nice

Zane\’s claims, after all, to keep the only Glatt kosher sausage factory in Los Angeles. And the place is so spotlessly clean you\’d be surprised all sorts of meats are prepared right there. \”The Orthodox come in,\” said Mr. Price, 57, a Sabra with a thick Israeli accent, \”and say they haven\’t seen anything like this — not even in New York!\”

An Argument for Jewish Vegetarianism

Despite our modern obsession with nutrition and health, vegetarianism isn\’t anything new. It\’s been around, well, since Adam and Eve.

Soy Vey! A Shavuot Without Milk

The Jewish holiday of Shavuot, on May 21, is about the last time of year you would want to talk to Beth Ginsberg or her boss, Michael Milken.

Passover Cooking

When Joan Nathan serves gefilte fish for Passover, she puts a carrot in the fish head.

For her, the reason is simple: That\’s the way her mother-in-law always did it.

A Woman’s Voice

My Passover seder was once again acclaimed by one and all as the best ever. Good thing, too, since, as befits a holiday filled with questions, anxiety had dogged my every step — right until the last moment.

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