What Are Some Traditional Jewish Foods?
Some traditional Jewish foods include challah bread, matzo ball soup, latkes (potato pancakes), gefilte fish, kugel (noodle pudding), and brisket. Other popular dishes include falafel, shakshuka, and hummus, which have their roots in Middle Eastern cuisine and have been embraced by Jewish communities around the world. Desserts such as rugelach, babka, and hamentashen (a cookie filled with jam or other sweet fillings) are also well-known Jewish treats.