A Year of Jewish Joy: Inspired Recipes, Rituals, and Traditions for Beautiful Celebrations

Review Quotes:

"Whether you've been following Rebekah on Instagram for years like I have, or this is your first introduction to her gorgeous work, you're in for a treat. Her lovely aesthetic; fresh, family-focused take on Jewish ritual; and beautiful recipes and craft projects combine to create something that will nourish you in more ways than one."

- ADEENA SUSSMAN, author of Zariz, Shabbat, and Sababa

"Rebekah Lowin's A Year of Jewish Joy is a radiant invitation to elevate your table with magical, enchanting, elegant style. With humor, yiddishkeit, and impossible joy, she makes being a Jewish Martha Stewart feel less intimidating and a lot more fun--guiding you through the calendar with recipes, rituals, and beautiful celebrations that help us not only keep tradition, but make it shimmer."

- RABBI ANGELA BUCHDAHL, Central Synagogue, New York Times bestselling author of Heart of a Stranger

"The kind of book you keep close, reach for often, and gift to friends who are figuring out their own Jewish journeys. Joyful, welcoming, and deeply Jewish, it's exactly the kind of book we need right now." - HEN MAZZIG, Israeli author and speaker

A Year of Jewish Joy is the guide every Jewish mother has been waiting for. Rebekah brings whimsy, imagination, and fun to every page, offering fresh and meaningful ways to celebrate Jewish life. It's like having a brilliantly curated Pinterest board at your fingertips with all the best ideas on how to elevate tradition and make it more personal. I can't wait to start crafting (and cooking) my way through it." - DINI KLEIN, author of Prep + Rally

"Rebekah Lowin packs more knowledge, more fun, more creativity, more JOY than I ever thought possible into this beautifully Jewish book! And that's exactly the point. With humor and humility, she's able to coax moments of inspired cooking and crafting out of every week of the calendar year, all while adding tenderness, depth, and meaning to holidays and everyday celebrations alike. A Year of Jewish Joy gives us even more reason to gather, fress, and obsess over the dazzling details of Jewish life. . . . It's just what we need! Now, let's eat!" - GAIL SIMMONS, food expert, TV host, and author of Bringing It Home

Blending ancient traditions with modern elegance--and featuring more than 75 delicious Jewish recipes--this inspired guide to celebrating Shabbat and the major holidays will infuse your life with more Jewish joy and meaning, every day of the year.

Imagine a year of Jewish joy, anchored with welcoming, weekly Shabbat dinners, and punctuated with holidays imbued with depth and beauty--all enjoyed, of course, with plenty of delicious food.

In A Year of Jewish Joy, Rebekah Lowin--affectionately dubbed a "Jewish Martha Stewart" by her readers--gently explains the various traditions, blessings, and rituals for Shabbat and the major holidays, and shares menu ideas, entertaining tips, DIY crafts, and tablescape inspirations, along with more than 75 delicious Kosher recipes, blending beloved traditions and whimsical new ideas so you can create celebrations that are entirely your own. From Rosh Hashanah to Tu B'Av, Rebekah takes you on a journey through the Jewish calendar, infusing each holiday with creativity, elegance, and infectious enthusiasm.

• Make Shabbat special with homemade challah, Sesame-Crusted Chicken Schnitzel, and Muffin Tin Tahdig.
• Welcome Rosh Hashanah with a crowd-pleasing Caramelized Onion Holiday Brisket, Hawaij-Spiced Apple Galette, and a mini "honey flight."
• Celebrate Purim with Brooklyn Blackout Hamantaschen, Shushan Sours, and a hamantaschen making party.
• Gather for the Passover seder around a table set with Pressed Flower Matzah Place Cards and DIY Ribbon Tambourines, and enjoy Funny Girl Pavlova with Passionfruit Curd and Gilded Matzah Brittle
• Ring in Hanukkah with Gelt Wrapper Flowers, Caviar-Topped Party Latkes, Brigadeiro Sufganiyot, and Olive Oil Martinis.
• Celebrate all year long with Personal Pan Shakshukah, Knish-Kabobs, Perfect Rugelach, and adorable Mezuzah Cookies.

A Year of Jewish Joy is a book you will turn to throughout the year--and year after year--for a more joyous, more meaningful Jewish life.

Contributor Bio:Lowin, Rebekah

Rebekah Lowin is a writer and content creator known for her whimsical, design-forward approach to Jewish holiday cooking, décor, craft projects, and storytelling. Since launching her platform (RebekahLowin.com) in 2019, she's partnered with dozens of national brands including Crate & Barrel, HGTV.com, and Food Network Magazine, bringing Jewish holiday ideas into mainstream media. Combining creative inspiration and cultural depth with a playful editorial sensibility, her work aims to make traditions feel fresh, accessible, and joyful for a new generation of Jewish readers.