Hamantaschen

This traditional Jewish pastry is always made for the feast of Purim, before Passover. Purim is the feast of lots and commemorates the victory of the Jews over Haman, a Persian who had cast lots to determine the day on which all the Jews in Persia would be slaughtered. Haman’s efforts were thwarted when Mordecai, cousin of Queen Esther, convinced her to persuade her husband, King Ahasuerus, not to permit Haman to carry through his plans.

The tricorn shape of the pastry is said to re