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When Sephardi Jews immigrated to the Middle East, they adopted from the Arab locals the ashura - a dish that symbolized for them the harvest holiday, that is, the festival of Sukkot. The ashura is a colorful and rich dish made from cooked wheat, sweetened with honey or silan and enriched by dried fruit and nuts. This comforting dish was traditionally served at the end of the fast on the 10th day of the...
