Erev Yalda

Erev Yalda is a unique Iranian-Jewish take on Yalda, the ancient Persian winter solstice celebration. Created by entrepreneur Rachel Sumekh and food writer Tannaz Sassooni, this tradition br... Read allErev Yalda is a unique Iranian-Jewish take on Yalda, the ancient Persian winter solstice celebration. Created by entrepreneur Rachel Sumekh and food writer Tannaz Sassooni, this tradition brings people together to stay up late, recite poetry, enjoy traditional foods, and build co... Read allErev Yalda is a unique Iranian-Jewish take on Yalda, the ancient Persian winter solstice celebration. Created by entrepreneur Rachel Sumekh and food writer Tannaz Sassooni, this tradition brings people together to stay up late, recite poetry, enjoy traditional foods, and build community. Falling near Hanukkah, it shares a beautiful theme of bringing light into the dar... Read all