What Makes a Food Jewish?

JCC Harlem 318 W 118th St, New Yok, NY, United States

A succinct and entertaining exploration of the question of what makes food Jewish. Is there even such a thing as Jewish food at all? What is the importance of exploring this question? Followed by an audience-participation debate on whether specific foods may be classified as Jewish or not. FED is like TED, but you get fed! Meal included.

$30

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

Northern Hills Synagogue 5714 Fields Ertel Rd., Cincinnati, OH, United States

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? Part of the First Friday program with potluck dinner.

Chulent and Hamin: The Stew with a Thousand Flavors

Northern Hills Synagogue 5714 Fields Ertel Rd., Cincinnati, OH, United States

Wherever Jews have spread throughout our complex and storied history, we’ve carried a simple Shabbat stew with us, adapting it to the local ingredients and tastes. A culinary history of this most Jewish of dishes that will whet your appetite, but not sit heavily in your stomach.

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

Young Israel of Southfield 27705 Lahser Road, Southfield, MI, United States

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.

My Cup Runneth Over: The Jews and Their Drinking Habit

Private Home Los Angeles, CA, United States

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 […]

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

Schwartz/Reisman Centre 9600 Bathurst Street, Maple, ON, Canada

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.

CAN$16

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

Prosserman JCC 4588 Bathurst Street, Toronto, ON, Canada

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.

CAN$16

My Cup Runneth Over: The Jews and Their Drinking Habit

Bikur Cholim Machzikay Hadath 5145 S Morgan St., Seattle, WA, United States

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 […]

Chulent and Hamin: The Stew with a Thousand Flavors

Bikur Cholim Machzikay Hadath 5145 S Morgan St., Seattle, WA, United States

Wherever Jews have spread throughout our complex and storied history, we’ve carried a simple Shabbat stew with us, adapting it to the local ingredients and tastes. A culinary history of this most Jewish of dishes that will whet your appetite, but not sit heavily in your stomach.

Oil, Almonds, and… Ears?! The Customary Foods of Chanukkah, Tu B’Shvat, and Purim

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These three holidays all have popular foods associated with them, and plenty more that may be less familiar. By diving deeper into the dishes we eat to celebrate, we’ll answer such perplexing questions as, “would we still eat latkes if there were no miracle of the oil,” “what the heck is bokser anyway,” and “did Haman actually have pointy ears?”

Free

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

Young Israel Synagogue of North Netanya Shlomo HaMelech 39, Netanya, Israel

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 underlie our role in culinary history.

NIS30

A Taste of Israel: An Evening of Jewish Culture & Cooking

Yosi's Kitchen 598 Hayden Station Rd., Windsor, CT, United States

During this private event for the Men's Engagement Division of the Jewish Federation of Greater Hartford, I will join chef Yosi Awad at his Yosi's Kitchen for a demonstration, lecture, and discussion. In addition to sampling various Israeli specialties from Yosi's mind, we will also be sampling a chulent. I will discuss some things connecting with Israeli food, and more […]

$36