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People of the Cook: Your Kitchen as a Beit Midrash

People of the Cook is a video series featuring Yehuda Kurtzer, President of the Shalom Hartman Institute.  As we prepare holiday foods, we explore important questions and ideas about Peoplehood, tradition, and identity. 

 

A Pot of Longing (סיר געגוע)- In Memory of Ben

KAN Digital |When Ben returned from the army, his favorite treat waiting for him at home was schnitzel, mashed potatoes, and salad—his absolute favorite meal. I had the privilege of cooking with Ben’s family and recreating the dishes that brought him so much comfort and joy.

A Pot of Longing (סיר געגוע)- Cooking With Savta Yael

KAN Digital | “If only we could bring this to Gaza,” said Yael Sobol, grandmother of the kidnapped twins Ziv and Gali Berman. I had the honor of preparing their beloved family couscous together with Yael.