In today’s episode, recorded right before Rosh Hashanah 5782, Karen sits down with Liz Rueven, the food blogger and “eco Jew” behind Kosher Like Me for a chat about how to plan a sustainable Rosh Hashanah – and how to keep those green habits going all year long.  

Touching on everything from favorite Rosh Hashanah recipes to doable ways to green your life in the coming year to why there are no “shoulds” when it comes to observing the Jewish New Year, Liz proves that sustainability can be easy, joyful, and, above all, Jewish!

  You’ll find out:         - Which foods are symbolic for Rosh Hashanah, and how to incorporate them into your meals           - Which easy Rosh Hashanah recipes Liz is loving for this year, when the holiday falls early           - Sustainable ways to decorate your home for Rosh Hashanah           - Ways to prep for Rosh Hashanah in advance, both spiritually and in the kitchen           - How to be an eco Jew           - How Liz’s Jewish identity informs her commitment to sustainability           - All about setting eco intentions in the kitchen for 5782           - How we can have a greener/more sustainable Rosh Hashanah – and why we should           - How to combine your farmer’s market finds with classic family favorites to create the ultimate Rosh Hashanah menu           - All about Liz’s daughter’s upcoming eco-friendly Jewish wedding (she’s a member of our Brides Club!).     Links:   New You in 5782 workshop: https://yourjewishlife.co/roshjoy     Everything you need to know about Rosh Hashanah in 2021: https://yourjewishlife.co/rosh     Liz’s Jewish food blog, Kosher Like Me: http://kosherlikeme.com/     The Encyclopedia of Jewish Food, Liz’s #1 Jewish cooking reference: https://www.indiebound.org/book/9780470391303     Crisp autumn salad loaded with symbolic foods of Rosh Hashanah: kosherlikeme.com/crisp-autumn-salad-loaded-with-symbolism     Apple compote parfait with tahini and halva: kosherlikeme.com/apple-compote-parfaits-lighten-up-dessert/     Honey cake with chocolate glaze: kosherlikeme.com/holiday-honey-cake-chocolate-honey-glaze     Rosh Hashanah apple cake: http://kosherlikeme.com/that-holiday-apple-cake-everyone-wants-for-rosh-hashanah/     Pomegranate honey glazed chicken: kosherlikeme.com/pomegranate-honey-glazed-chicken     Rosh Hashanah table setting inspo: https://www.myjewishlearning.com/the-nosher/find-your-rosh-hashanah-tablescape-inspiration/     Food Rescue app: https://foodrescue.us/     Jewish weddings at the New York Botanical Garden on Smashing The Glass: https://www.smashingtheglass.com/tag/the-new-york-botanical-gardens/     Smashing The Glass’ Brides Club: https://brides.smashingtheglass.com/     Smashing Life, my community membership club for Jewish + Jew(ish) women https://smashinglife.club/     Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yourjewishlife/      Visit my website http://yourjewishlife.co/