The Westport Library and the Jewish Federation of Greater Fairfield County are excited to host food writer Naama Shefi and Liz Rueven in conversation about Jewish recipes and culinary heritage, highlighting Shefi's cookbook, The Jewish Holiday Table: A World of Recipes, Traditions & Stories to Celebrate All Year Long.
Copies of the cookbook will be available for purchase and signing.
Naama Shefi is a kibbutznik and New Yorker whose work sits at the intersection of food, culture, community building, and art. In 2017, she founded the Jewish Food Society, a nonprofit organization, which preserves and celebrates Jewish culinary heritage through a digital recipe archive and dynamic events. In the summer of 2021, she launched Asif: Culinary Institute of Israel, a center in Tel Aviv dedicated to exploring the diverse and creative food culture of Israel.
Liz Rueven is a Connecticut food writer with more than 18,000 readers following her snippets, Jewish holiday inspiration, and drool-worthy recipes. She mixes it up with stories about producers and small businesses she supports, cookbooks that make her want to stay in the kitchen, and adventures at farmers' markets everywhere she visits. Find her on Instagram @kosherlikeme.
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“This book carefully unravels diverse Jewish traditions with great skill and depth. I love how personal it is, and how generous and delicious.” ―Yotam Ottolenghi, cookbook author
“This cookbook is like a family reunion told across tables that cross borders, time, tastes, and seasons. It tells our story in a way that is uniquely Jewish, joyful and sparkling with life. It’s a must-have.” ―Michael W. Twitty, winner of the James Beard Award and the National Jewish Book Award and author of The Cooking Gene and Koshersoul
“The Jewish Holiday Table is a reminder that food and culture are inextricable — and our most cherished dishes endure through breathless storytelling and a deep, abiding love of gathering and community.” ―Natasha Pickowicz, chef and author of More Than Cake
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