# Halva in 10 Minutes

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Podcast: [Everything Jewish - 10 Minutes at a Time](https://stenobird.com/podcast/everything-jewish-10-minutes-at-a-time-7523216)
Published: 2026-06-18T08:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

Crumbly, sweet, and mysteriously addictive, today we're breaking into halva. On this episode of our daily Jewish podcast, we're exploring the sesame-based confection that looks like fudge, tastes like toasted sunshine, and sparks instant nostalgia from Jerusalem markets to American grocery aisles. Chocolate swirled or pistachio-studded? Dense and flaky or soft and creamy? We'll trace its Middle Eastern origins, its place in Sephardi and Mizrahi Jewish kitchens, and how crushed sesame seeds and sugar somehow became a candy with centuries of history behind every bite. Fair warning—this one might leave you reaching for another slice.

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