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9:02 AM
Air France flight makes emergency landing in Kenya after suspicious object found (Reuters)
8:50 AM
Hezbollah: Samir Kuntar was killed in an Israeli airstrike on Damascus (Haaretz)
7:13 AM
Twenty-three rescued, scores missing as waves sink Indonesian boat (AP)
4:55 AM
Blasts hit Damascus area building, questions over fate of Lebanese militant Samir Kuntar (Reuters)
4:40 AM
Clinton believes Sanders’ ISIS plan would put Israel at risk (Haaretz)
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Bernie Sanders apologizes to Hillary Clinton for campaign data breach (Reuters)
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Star Wars shatters North American records (DPA)
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Fierce fighting in northern Yemen kills at least 75 (AP)
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CEO Martin Shkreli says securities fraud charges are 'baseless' (Reuters)
10:43 PM
Turkey says will continue to move troops from northern Iraqi province (Reuters)
10:16 PM
Reports in Lebanon: Israeli jets bomb listening device in southern Lebanon (Haaretz)
10:04 PM
ISIS threatens to attack Saudi Arabia over 34-state anti-ISIS coalition (Reuters)
8:39 PM
Obama vetoes two measures passed by Congress blocking climate change action (AP)
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Rwanda votes overwhelmingly to lift Paul Kagame's term limits (AP)
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Burundi rejects African Union peacekeeping force (AP)

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Modern Manna

by Vered Guttman

How to make the perfect hummus: A recipe

If there's one thing that Israelis and Palestinians miss when they're abroad, it's that taste of home in a good bowl of hummus.

By Vered Guttman | Oct 14, 2015 | 12:16 PM

Stuffed root vegetables with a tang: A recipe

Stuffed vegetables take on special significance on the holiday of Simhat Torah, when Jews celebrate their holiest text.

By Vered Guttman | Sep 30, 2015 | 08:50 PM

Preparing for the Yom Kippur fast, Moroccan-style: a recipe

Vegan or with meat, traditional couscous with stew is a clever choice both before and after the fast.

By Vered Guttman | Sep 21, 2015 | 05:00 AM

Sweet pastries for breaking the Yom Kippur fast

These Tunisian bollo cookies are part of a long tradition of using light, sweet foods to recover from 25 hours of not eating.

By Vered Guttman | Sep 18, 2015 | 11:28 AM

Apple and honey cake for Rosh Hashanah

Apples and honey have a long history as a Jewish new year tradition. This recipe combines these ancient symbols into a sweet dessert.

By Vered Guttman | Sep 11, 2015 | 11:15 AM

Tsimmes made from carrots and other roasted vegetables including beet, another symbolic food

Your guide to the symbolic foods of the Rosh Hashanah seder

The Yehi Ratzon blessings, which have their roots in the Babylonian Talmud, have been rising in popularity in modern Israel. Here are the foods that will add meaning to your holiday meal.

By Vered Guttman | Sep 9, 2015 | 01:03 PM

Green leaves of summer: 2 recipes with Swiss chard

These Italian-inspired dishes take advantage of this nutrient-packed leaf, so popular among Israelis.

By Vered Guttman | Sep 1, 2015 | 08:12 PM

Pan-seared lamb loin chops in anchovy and rosemary

Beat the heat with these easy summer entrees

Savory pan-seared lamb loin chops and lemon garlic chicken let you enjoy great Mediterranean flavors without suffering the Mediterranean heat.

By Vered Guttman | Aug 22, 2015 | 04:56 PM | 2

Fresh corn polenta with glazed salmon chive cream

Two great ways to serve corn: Just grate it!

Now that it's summer, corn is at its best. Grating them yields a milky corn puree and makes the entire dish much creamier.

By Vered Guttman | Aug 12, 2015 | 08:26 PM

Ancient symbols of love for Israel's Valentine's Day: 3 recipes

Before there was chocolate, there were figs, pomegranates and dates. Recipes for professing love on Tu B'Av.

By Vered Guttman | Jul 30, 2015 | 12:03 PM

Lentil, coconut milk and turmeric root stew (dahl)

A vegetarian meal to prepare for the Tisha B’Av fast

Jews are going through a period of mourning, and naturally many of the rituals have to do with food.

By Vered Guttman | Jul 24, 2015 | 08:00 PM

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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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