How Shabbat Stews Changed the Culinary World

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Cholent. Hamin. Sanbat Wat. Osavo. T’bit. Just to name a few. Cooking and starting a fire are two traditionally prohibited actions on Shabbat. So what happens when you want to warm up with some cozy foods on Shabbat afternoon? Enter: The Sabbath Stew. Slow cooked flavors come together overnight and turn into this particularly Jewish lunchtime treat. Join renowned cookbook […]

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The Original Culinary Movers and Shakers: Jews as Transporters of Food

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From oranges to chocolate, wine to sugar, most foods today have spread beyond their birthplaces. But did you know that as the most globalized nation in the world, Jews have been intimately involved in their active transmission? Hear the surprising stories of the wandering Jew’s gastronomic impact, and the reasons that underly our role in culinary history.

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Chulent, Hamin & More: Many Shabbat Stews, One Jewish Home

Hilton Birmingham Metropole National Exhibition Centre, Pendigo Way, Marston Green, Birmingham, England, United Kingdom

Let's talk about international Shabbat stews. The ultimate Jewish comfort food, this dish has developed with our migrations for at least 1500 years. We'll discuss freely many aspects of this most Jewish dish that embodies both the diversity of our people and our underlying unity. A group discussion about Shabbat stews from around the world. You must register for Limmud, […]

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The Original Culinary Movers and Shakers: Jews as Transporters of Food

Hilton Birmingham Metropole National Exhibition Centre, Pendigo Way, Marston Green, Birmingham, England, United Kingdom

From oranges to chocolate, wine to sugar, most foods today have spread beyond their birthplaces. But did you know that as the most globalized nation in the world, Jews have been intimately involved in their active transmission? Hear the surprising stories of the wandering Jew’s gastronomic impact, and the reasons that underly our role in culinary history. You must register […]

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They Tried to Kill Us, We Won, Let’s Eat! Jewish Food Conquers Antisemitism

Hilton Birmingham Metropole National Exhibition Centre, Pendigo Way, Marston Green, Birmingham, England, United Kingdom

Jews have been oppressed throughout history. But every pot has a silver lining. Let’s look at the lighter side of darkness. How have Jews turned challenges into opportunities, and what delicious foods did we draw directly from the crucible of antisemitism? You must register for Limmud, via the link, to attend.

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My Cup Runneth Over: Jews and Their Drinking Habit

Central Square Minyan Central Square, Hampstead Garden Suburb, London, United Kingdom

Common wisdom states that Jews don’t drink. But while it may not be the Jewish vice of choice, all evidence indicates the common wisdom to be wrong. From Biblical times, through ninth century Iraq and 18th century Poland, into the modern State of Israel, join Joel for a stumble through the intimate and at times surprising relationship between Jews and […]

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