From the Bechhofer Home
The Jewish Home
Cherished recipes for Shabbos & Yom Tov — lovingly gathered from the Bechhofer family table.
A Table Full of Torah & Taste
The Jewish home is the heart of our tradition. Every Shabbos and Yom Tov, the table becomes a Mizbeiach — an altar of holiness — where family gathers, zemiros are sung, and the aromas of beloved recipes fill the air with warmth and memory.
These recipes have graced the Bechhofer family table for years, prepared with love for Shabbos, the Yomim Tovim, and every sacred occasion. We share them here in the hope that they will bring joy, flavor, and a taste of home to your own table.
Browse by Occasion
Shabbos & Yom Tov
Shabbos
Recipes for the Queen of Days — from Friday night to Shalosh Seudos.
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Sweet dishes to usher in a year of blessing.
Sukkos
Festive recipes to celebrate the harvest season.
Pesach
Beloved dishes for the Seder and the entire Chag.
Shavuos
Dairy delights for the festival of the Torah.
Purim
Festive treats and mishloach manos favorites.
From Our Table to Yours
Family Recipes
Each recipe below will be expanded with full ingredients and instructions. More recipes are added regularly.
Shabbos
Rebbetzin's Challah
A soft, golden challah — the crown of the Shabbos table. This recipe has been perfected over many years of Friday afternoons.
Shabbos
Classic Chicken Soup
A rich, clear golden broth with tender vegetables and kneidlach — the soul of every Shabbos meal.
Shabbos
Gefilte Fish
Traditional homemade gefilte fish, gently poached in a seasoned broth — a Friday night staple.
Shabbos
Cholent
A hearty, slow-cooked Shabbos stew with beef, potatoes, barley, and beans — warming the home from Friday night through Shabbos day.
Rosh Hashanah
Honey Cake (Lekach)
A moist, spiced honey cake — the traditional Rosh Hashanah sweet, symbolizing a year of blessing and sweetness.
Rosh Hashanah
Tzimmes
Sweet carrots and dried fruit slow-cooked with honey — a beloved simanim dish for the Yom Tov table.
Pesach
Matzah Brei
Crispy, golden matzah soaked and pan-fried with eggs — a beloved Pesach breakfast tradition.
Shavuos
Cheesecake
A creamy, classic New York-style cheesecake — the centerpiece of every Shavuos dairy spread.
Full recipes coming soon. Each entry will be expanded with complete ingredients, step-by-step instructions, and family notes. Check back regularly as we continue to add to the collection.
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