What is your favourite Jewish Holiday, and how do you celebrate it?

Question

I am writing a cookbook for my job, and it centers around multicultural holidays. I would like to include something from the Jewish faith, and I want it to be accurate and something that is meaningful to the community.

I ask this question in a spirit of respect, and I would really appreciate it if all who answered did the same.

Answer 1

Well, you've come to the right religion! Every one of Judaism's festivals has special foods! Except for fast days that is ;)
You want a quick list?
Ok, here goes!
Passover: among other things, matza (like big crackers) + wine (red).
Pentecost: Anything cheesy. Specifically cheescakes
Rosh HaShana (Jewish New year): Apple dipped in honey
Tabernacles (Sukkot): this is about where we eat, more than what!
Chanuka: oily foods, speciffically donuts.
Tu B'ishvat: all fruits and nuts!
Purim: more wine, and "hamentashen" - triangular stuffed pastries.

Answer 2

I have always liked High Holly Days. I am not Jewish. And I guess I am not that nice because I have never been invited to a Sater. But I have always liked the Jewish Holidays.
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Answer 3

Purim! i admire the costumes, sending (way too many) mishloach manot, the frivolity and favourite merriment. i admire being waiting to take photos (by way of fact it is not Yom tov) of the infants, and the excellent techniques-set of hopefulness and optimism. Hammentashen rock! (i ought to do without the gragger noise, however.)

Answer 4

I like "Hanuckah" and "Passover" the most. The most delicious feasts ever!