
What is Kibitzing?
Kibitzing is the art of chatter, making random conversation. It’s a Yiddish word without a literal English translation. While it’s often thought of as meddlesome, here at Kibitz Spot it is a bit of Jewish fun. That’s all. It’s not political, religious, or intended in any way to offend anyone. Just to kibitz.

What shall we kibitz about today?
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With dietary restrictions in our family, we have become inventive in the kitchen.
We strive for flavorful but not too spicy, quick, and easy. We like to use superfoods and spices with anti-inflammatory properties. Many recipes are also dairy-free.

The latest from our team
Check out our most recent posts and get cooking, celebrating, or kibitzing
Chocolate and Cherry Chia Pudding Recipe – Dairy and Gluten-free
Loaded with superfood and healthy benefits, this chocolate and cherry chia pudding is delicious. It makes a great healthy snack, a dessert after a small meal, or a sweet breakfast. We often call it …
What is the Meaning of Kibitz and Why Are We Kibitzing?
Since we started Kibitz Spot, the question we get most often is asking for the meaning of kibitz. The short answer is that it’s a Yiddish word without a literal English translation. While some …
Pickle Passion – How to Make Old World Hungarian Pickles at Home
We are excited to share this Hungarian pickles recipe, along with a fascinating tale by author Jill Culiner. You can read more about her below. No pickles could be as wonderful as those my grandmother …
Gluten-Free Pad Thai Recipe: A Delicious Low FODMAP Chicken Meal
Below find our variation of a classic gluten-free pad thai recipe that is also dairy-free and low FODMAP using ingredients easy to find in most western stores. This quintessential dish from Thailand …

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Key upcoming Jewish holidays
Holiday | Start/end | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
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Tu BiShvat | Begins at sunset Ends at nightfall | January 27, 2021 January 28, 2021 | January 16, 2022 January 17, 2022 | February 5, 2023 February 6, 2023 |
Purim | Begins at sunset Ends at nightfall | February 25, 2021 February 26, 2021 | March 16, 2022 March 17, 2022 | March 6, 2023 March 7, 2023 |
Passover | Begins at sunset Ends at nightfall | March 27, 2021 April 4, 2021 | April 15, 2022 April 23, 2022 | April 5, 2023 April 13, 2023 |
Shavuot | Begins at sunset Ends at nightfall | May 16, 2021 May 18, 2021 | June 4, 2022 June 6, 2022 | May 25, 2023 May 27, 2023 |
Rosh Hashanah | Begins at sunset Ends at nightfall | September 6, 2021 September 8, 2021 | September 25, 2022 September 27, 2022 | September 15, 2023 September 17, 2023 |
Yom Kippur | Begins at sunset Ends at nightfall | September 15, 2021 September 16, 2021 | October 4, 2022 October 5, 2022 | September 24, 2023 September 25, 2023 |
Sukkot | Begins at sunset Ends at nightfall | September 20, 2021 September 27, 2021 | October 9, 2022 October 16, 2022 | September 29, 2023 October 6, 2023 |
Simchat Torah | Begins at sunset Ends at nightfall | September 27, 2021 September 29, 2021 | October 16, 2022 October 18, 2022 | October 6, 2023 October 8, 2023 |
Hanukkah | Begins at sunset Ends at nightfall | November 28, 2021 December 6, 2021 | December 18, 2022 December 26, 2022 | December 7, 2023 December 15, 2023 |