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.A Year of Jewish Joy is a colorful, contemporary guide that marries ancient wisdom with modern living. In this delightful book, content creator Rebekah Lowin – aka the Jewish Martha Stewart – gently explains the various traditions, blessings, and rituals for Shabbat and every major holiday, and shares menu ideas, entertaining tips, tablescape inspirations, along with 80 delicious recipes, blending beloved traditions with whimsical new ideas so you can create celebrations that are entirely your own. From Rosh Hashanah to Tu B’Av, Lowin takes you on a journey through the Jewish calendar, infusing each holiday with creativity, elegance, and infectious enthusiasm. Make Shabbat special with homemade Challah graced with edible flowers, 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 tasting "honey flight."Celebrate Purim with Baked Brie Hamantaschen, Shushan Sours, and a hamantaschen making party.Gather for the Passover seder around a table set with Pressed Flower Matzah place cards, and enjoy People Pleaser's Matzah Ball Soup, and Funny Girl Pavlova with Passionfruit Curd and Gilded Matzah BrittleRing in Hanukkah with Gelt Wrapper Flowers, Caviar-Topped 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 will inspire you to infuse every chag (holiday) with true simcha (joy) and ruach (spirit). This is a book you will turn to throughout the year – and year after year – for a more joyous, more meaningful Jewish life.