Year of Jewish Joy

Rebekah Lowin is a writer and content creator known for her whimsical, design-forward approach to Jewish holiday cooking, décor, craft projects, and storytelling. Since launching her platform (RebekahLowin.com) in 2019, she's partnered with dozens of national brands including Crate & Barrel, HGTV.com, and Food Network Magazine, bringing Jewish holiday ideas into mainstream media. Combining creative inspiration and cultural depth with a playful editorial sensibility, her work aims to make traditions feel fresh, accessible, and joyful for a new generation of Jewish readers.

Whether you’ve been following Rebekah on Instagram for years like I have, or this is your first introduction to her gorgeous work, you’re in for a treat. Her lovely aesthetic; fresh, family-focused take on Jewish ritual; and beautiful recipes and craft projects combine to create something that will nourish you in more ways than one. — ADEENA SUSSMAN, author of Zariz, Shabbat, and SababaRebekah Lowin’s A Year of Jewish Joy is a radiant invitation to elevate your table with magical, enchanting, elegant style. With humor, yiddishkeit, and impossible joy, she makes being a Jewish Martha Stewart feel less intimidating and a lot more fun—guiding you through the calendar with recipes, rituals, and beautiful celebrations that help us not only keep tradition, but make it shimmer. — RABBI ANGELA BUCHDAHL, Central Synagogue, New York Times bestselling author of Heart of a StrangerThe kind of book you keep close, reach for often, and gift to friends who are figuring out their own Jewish journeys. Joyful, welcoming, and deeply Jewish, it’s exactly the kind of book we need right now. — HEN MAZZIG, Israeli author and speakerA Year of Jewish Joy is the guide every Jewish mother has been waiting for. Rebekah brings whimsy, imagination, and fun to every page, offering fresh and meaningful ways to celebrate Jewish life. It’s like having a brilliantly curated Pinterest board at your fingertips with all the best ideas on how to elevate tradition and make it more personal. I can’t wait to start crafting (and cooking) my way through it.” — DINI KLEIN, author of Prep + RallyRebekah Lowin packs more knowledge, more fun, more creativity, more JOY than I ever thought possible into this beautifully Jewish book! And that’s exactly the point. With humor and humility, she’s able to coax moments of inspired cooking and crafting out of every week of the calendar year, all while adding tenderness, depth, and meaning to holidays and everyday celebrations alike. A Year of Jewish Joy gives us even more reason to gather, fress, and obsess over the dazzling details of Jewish life. . . . It’s just what we need! Now, let’s eat! — GAIL SIMMONS, food expert, TV host, and author of Bringing It Home[A] joyful narrative, with personal notes about family, traditions, and trends, and even plenty of ideas for adapting to any culture (like a DIY fasting recovery kit). L’Chaim! — BOOKLIST, Starred ReviewCreative ideas for holiday celebrations for Jewish Martha-Stewart wannabes. — Library Journal