EVENTS
BookFest: Zariz: 100 Easy, Breezy, Tel Aviv-y Recipes
May 6, 2026
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7:30pm
Join cookbook author Adeena Sussman for a lively conversation celebrating her newest release, Zariz: 100 Easy, Breezy, Tel Aviv-y Recipes. Known for her vibrant, modern Israeli cooking and bestselling books Sababa and Shabbat, Adeena returns to the Dallas Jewish BookFest with a fresh approach to flavorful home cooking.
In Zariz—named for the Hebrew word meaning “quick”—Adeena shares her philosophy of streamlined, joy-filled cooking shaped by the realities of busy modern life. With recipes built on fewer than 12 ingredients (not counting staples like olive oil, salt, pepper, and lemons), she focuses on maximizing flavor through smart techniques, versatile pantry staples, and minimal pots and pans—all while preserving the sensory pleasures of cooking.
From comforting dishes like Sunny Sheet Pan Shakshuka and Baharat-Spiced Mushroom Hummus to satisfying mains such as Hachapuri Pizza and Spice-Drawer Schnitzel, the book offers vibrant, Tel Aviv–inspired recipes designed to bring ease, calm, and deliciousness into the kitchen.
Adeena will be in conversation with Rachel Pinn, beloved local foodie and influencer, whose passion for the Dallas culinary scene will spark a dynamic and engaging discussion. Together, they’ll explore Tel Aviv’s food culture, the stories behind the recipes, and how to create bold, satisfying meals with simplicity and confidence—followed by an audience Q&A and book signing.
Come hungry for conversation and leave inspired to cook.
It's an honor to welcome Sharsheret as our community partner.
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New Year Reset — 10-Day Challenge
Set Your Intention
Kavanah — intentional and focused awareness
Set 1 personal wellness goal: Drink more water, sleep 8 hours a night, take a walk daily.
Shana Tova to All
We are closed for this special day of the Jewish year—a meaningful time to spend in synagogue and at home with family.
Move Your Body
Tashlich — tradition of throwing away 'sins' (symbolized by bread crumbs) to prepare for the new year.
Attend a group fitness class or join a friend for a walk or workout! Dance, run, stretch—just get your body moving!
Hydration & Nutrition
Shmirat HaGuf — literally to care for your body.
Decide on your daily water intake goal (e.g., 64 oz or aiming to drink one more glass than usual for a week). Eat a healthy snack today, have it replace an unhealthy snack.
Digital Detox
Taharah — to cleanse and purify. This is usually about spirituality but today we do need to detox from our digital world.
Take a tech-free hour: no phone, no internet. Examples: read a book, journal, do a craft, walk and talk with a friend, take some mindfulness time.
Shana Tova to All
Shabbat — a day of rest is a true gift. We step back from doing to reflect.
Spend some time on yourself today; give time for your body and mind to rest.
Community & Connection
Kehillah — we live in community and recognize that we need others and are needed.
Check in with a friend; say hi to someone you’ve never met before.
Declutter & Organize
Teshuvah — to repent or to return and by returning to our better selves, we grow.
Dedicate one hour today to declutter and organize your spaces. Try to spend a little time each day to clean and declutter.
Nourish Your Mind
Limud — study and learning which is a key value to incorporate into our lives.
Do a self-guided meditation or breathing workshop.
Gratitude Practice
Hakarat Ha Tov — literally means 'recognizing the good'. To be truly grateful, we must recognize all that we have in our lives that we are thankful for.
Show your gratitude! To others, to yourself, to your body. Write down three things you're thankful for each day, let someone know how grateful you are to them.
Yom Kippur
We are closed for this most sacred day of the Jewish year. We fast, pray and reflect.
Celebrate Your Wins
Simchah — means joy & gladness but more deeply, it is about a feeling of well-being.
Reflect on your challenge: how did you do?! Journal your thoughts and feelings about it.
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