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Obama: We must push through the 'breaches of faith' on both sides (Haaretz)
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Obama: Settlement activity not appropriate or constructive to advancing peace (Haaretz)
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Obama: Two-state solution still possible, only chance for peace and success (Haaretz)
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Obama: Israel and Palestinians must make this leap together (Haaretz)
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Obama: U.S. committed to the creation of a sovereign state of Palestine (Haaretz)
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Obama: Palestinians deserve a future, a home, a state of their own (Haaretz)
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Abbas: Palestinians ready to implement commitments in order to launch the peace process (Haaretz)
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Abba to Obama: Palestinian people have made a miracle and rose from the Nakba (Haaretz)
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Abbas: Palestinian state with Jerusalem as capital is possible (Haaretz)
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Abbas: Peace impossible under violence and occupation (Haaretz)
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Syria hands over captured Lebanese soldier, state TV reports (AP)
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Syrian rebels have reportedly overrun several towns near the Israeli border (Reuters)
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Report: Ramallah protesters hold up shoes, call Obama to leave Palestine (Haaretz)
11:49
Police arrests Acre resident suspected of smuggling heroin from Lebanon (Haaretz)
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Report: Abbas condemns violence against civilians, including rocket fire (Reuters)

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Modern Manna

by Vered Guttman

Making order of an Israeli-style fusion Passover seder

While Ashkenazi Jews cling to the comfort offered by Central European wintery cuisine, the Sephardi cuisine from the Mediterranean and the Middle East naturally associate the holiday menu with spring. In this post: recipe for spring lamb with roasted vegetables.

By Vered Guttman | Mar 19, 2013 | 02:53 PM

Spring lamb with roasted vegetables

Modern Manna recipe / Date, walnut, and red wine charoset
By Vered Guttman

Modern Manna recipe / Roasted eggplant with pomegranate and Greek yogurt

When Polish chulent met Iraqi kibbeh: Israel's quirky fusion cuisine

On Israel's Independence Day, Vered Guttman tells the story of her mixed family and examines the creative and sometimes over-the-top ways Israeli chefs blend traditional Jewish foods with new flavors.

By Vered Guttman | Apr 26, 2012 | 06:20 PM

Preparing falafel balls

No matter where it originated, falafel is still Israel's national food

Middle Eastern food fights aside, Israelis have found their own way to eat the fried chickpea balls. Just in time for Israel's Independence Day, Vered Guttman gives us the scoop on how to make and eat these delicious treats.

By Vered Guttman | Apr 24, 2012 | 12:17 PM | 48

Mimouna - Vered Guttman - 14.4.2012

Goodbye Passover, hello the sweet glory of Mimouna

Vered Guttman visits the Amar’s family annual feast with eggplant jam, candied oranges, and, of course, moufleta.

By Vered Guttman | Apr 17, 2012 | 05:04 PM

Merengue

A sweet that will assure Jon Stewart that Passover is awesome

In response to a Daily Show skit in which the U.S. comedian complains that the Jewish holiday lacks luster, Vered Guttman serves up some heavenly meringue clouds.

By Vered Guttman | Apr 12, 2012 | 12:59 PM

Passover Tabbuleh of Pistachios and Herb

How I learned to stop worrying and love Passover seder

In her latest blog post, Vered Guttman recounts how this year's festive night reinforced her bond with both Sephardi and Ashkenazi traditions, to delicious results.

By Vered Guttman | Apr 10, 2012 | 05:16 PM

Chrein, recipe from Ma'ayan Habira restaurant in Haifa

Simple Passover nosh, for Jews who don't want to be slaves in the kitchen

Making your own beet horesradish is easy and fun, and provides some great material for a pre-seder meal.

By Vered Guttman | Apr 5, 2012 | 11:10 AM

Wine and anise matza

How to make perfect homemade matza in just 18 minutes

Although you can prepare the recipe from start to end within less than the 18 minutes period allowed to make sure the dough doesn’t start the leavening process, you will most probably not be able to find kosher for Passover flour that’s needed for a real kosher-for-Passover matza.

By Vered Guttman | Apr 3, 2012 | 11:22 AM

Joan Nathan's seder plate

Cooking for Passover at Obama's house

Vered Guttman joined a pre-Passover discussion and demonstration with White House chef, Bill Yosses, and learns a few secret recipes, including a pear haroset brought to the table by the queen of American Jewish cooking, Joan Nathan.

By Vered Guttman | Mar 29, 2012 | 12:41 PM | 3

Pitigliano, Italy

A Passover exodus to Italy's Little Jerusalem

It isn't only the view that that earned Pitigliano its name of Little Jerusalem – that moniker is mainly thanks to the strong and prospering Jewish community that resided there since the 16th century.

By Vered Guttman | Mar 28, 2012 | 10:52 AM

Ashura wheat Pudding

A traditional Muslim wheat pudding, just in time for Passover

What do a wheat pudding, the Day of Ashura, and Passover have to do with each other?

By Vered Guttman | Mar 22, 2012 | 11:46 AM

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About this blog

Vered Guttman is a caterer and a food writer based in Washington DC. Growing up in Israel she took her first lessons in Jewish cooking sitting at the tables of her two grandmothers, one from Poland, the other from Iraq. In Modern Manna, Vered will share a mix of new Israeli trends and old Jewish traditions, sprinkled with a distinct Sephardic flavor. Follow Vered on Twitter @veredguttman

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