Penny Schwartz

Penny Schwartz is a Boston-based freelance journalist specializing in Jewish subjects and the arts. She's a contributing writer for JTA.org and her articles are also published in the Boston Globe, Times of Israel, JewishBoston, The Artery, Hadassah Magazine, and Jewish Journal of Boston. Follow her @PennySchwartz.


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Articles by Penny Schwartz

This Canadian Yiddish Festival Tackles an Important Bagel Debate

The longstanding debate about New York vs. Montreal bagels continues.

The Best Pastrami Might Actually Be in Boston

Pastrami, hummus and gin cocktails all in one new hip Boston restaurant.

Delicious Israeli Food in a Surprising Locale

The Krakow Jewish Culture Festival, best known for its music, steps up its culinary game.

Joan Nathan’s Newest Book Was Inspired by an 800-Year-Old Shopping List

A stunning tour de force with 170 recipes that span the millenia.

Cocido: A Spanish Dish with Jewish Roots

This common Spanish chickpea-based stew dates back to the 15th century.

The History of Mah Jongg Snacks

Nearly synonymous with the playing were the ring jells, Bridge mix, Entenmann's coffee cake and other iconic snacks that were served.

New Jewish Deli Mamaleh’s is Bringing Nostalgic Eats to Boston

The wandering is over. With the much anticipated opening of Mamaleh’s, a new Jewish delicatessen in Cambridge’s Kendall Square, Bostonians ...

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