Kashrut | Jewish Viennese Food

Close-up of four Vegan Plum Dumplings (Zwetschkenknödel) on a white plate, coated in a Jewish dry-toasted nut crumb and dusted with powdered sugar. One dumpling is cut in half, exposing the beautiful, hot, unpitted plum interior.

Plum Dumplings (Zwetschkenknödel): A Jewish Viennese Story of Memory, Nuts, and Tradition (Vegan Soy Skyr Recipe)

Posted on November 4, 2025 by Nino Shaye Weiss / 0 Comment

The vegan adaptation of Austrian Zwetschkenknödel (plum dumplings) connects history, kashrut, and ethical defiance. A Jewish recipe for taste & memory

Vegan/Vegan Mains

Celery Root (Celeriac) Schnitzel: Old Vienna’s Naturally Vegan Classic. How Vienna’s Golden Calf Became Israel’s National Dish — and Returned, Vegan.

Posted on October 23, 2025 by Nino Shaye Weiss / 4 Comments

Schnitzel's true history: Its journey from Imperial Vienna to the Israeli kibbutz, and how the vegan cutlet embodies Jewish resilience, and authenticity.

A glass of red wine being poured from a bottle. Austria's Little Red Wines Tested — IMHO, With Some Jewish Considerations! #KosherWine #ShevaKehillos

Beverages/Freud & Food

Red Wine: Austria’s Great Little Ones Tested — IMHO. With Some Jewish Considerations (Sheva Kehillos)

Posted on December 9, 2021 by Nino Shaye Weiss / 2 Comments

Discover Austria's great red wines with Jewish considerations. Get honest tasting notes on top kosher reds, perfect for Passover or any occasion.