Pekalach

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Pekalach (meaning "small bags" in Yiddish), also known as caladman in Hebrew, are small bags containing sweets, which according to Jewish tradition are thrown at the groom (Choson) at an Aufruf, or distributed at a Vacht Nacht, Upsherin, and sometimes at a Bar Mitzvah or Bat Mitzvah.

History

Types

Religious dietary laws

Chefs

Religious foods

Breads

Ashkenazi breads	Bagel Bialy Onion roll Pletzel Pumpernickel Rye bread
Sephardic/Mizrahi breads	Jachnun Kubaneh Lachooh Laffa Lahmacun Lavash Malawach Manakish Markook Pita Taboon bread
Ethiopian breads	Injera
Pancakes	Blintz Cheese latke Chremslach Keftes de prasa Latke Mofletta Noodle latkes

Sweets

Cakes and pastries	Babka Basbousa Cheesecake Flourless chocolate cake Jewish apple cake Krantz cake Lekach Plava cake Plum cake Poppy seed roll Rugelach Strudel Apple
Cookies	Black and white cookie Egg kichel Duvshaniot Hadji bada Hamantaschen Jewish almond cookie Jødekager Kichel Ma'amoul Macaroons Mandelbread Marunchinos Rainbow cookie
Other desserts	Baklava Halva Kogel mogel Krembo Lokum Malabi Marzipan Mofletta Sesame seed candy Sfinj

Pastries

Fried foods

Dumplings, pastas and grain dishes

Casseroles and savory baked dishes

Snacks and other baked goods

Sandwiches

Egg dishes

Meat dishes

Fish dishes

Salads and pickles

Vegetable dishes

Soups and stews

Cheeses and other dairy products

Condiments, dips and sauces

Beverages

Herbs, spices and seasonings

Eateries

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