JCC Journeys: The Jews of Israel

JEWISH JOURNEYS: JUDAISM FROM AROUND THE WORLD:
Travel the world without leaving your seat. This new and exciting four-part JCC program will highlight Jewish cuisine and cultures from different countries around the world. Each program will include a speaker on the designated country, a delicious kosher meal with a themed cuisine menu and a documentary film about world Jewry and the Diaspora. All events start at 6:00 PM.
$20 for JCC members | $25 for guests if registering at least one week before each event
$25 for JCC members | $30 for guests if registering after one week before each event

Wednesday, August 8 – The Jews of Israel
Speaker: JCC Israel Shlichim/Emissaries
Meal: Authentic Falafel, Pita, Tahini & Humus – B’tayavon!
Movie: In Search of Israel Cuisine
This new film is a portrait of the Israeli people told through food. It puts a literal face on the culture of Israel. Profiling chefs, home cooks, farmers, vintners, and cheese makers drawn from the more than 100 cultures that make up Israel today – Jewish, Arab, Muslim, Christian, Druze a rich, complex and human story emerges. Head chef and guide, Mike Salamonov, enters peoples’ lives and their kitchens, discussing their roots, inspirations, what their grandmothers cooked, how they’re preserving traditions and updating recipes with global influences.