Jewish and Palestinian Cuisine
Given the continual violence it is easy to become pessimistic about Israeli Palestinian relations. Yet two women, one Israeli and one Palestinian, are trying to make a difference. they have discovered a new common language of food and cooking.
Discover Jewish and Palestinian culture beyond the conflict.
Discover Jewish and Palestinian culture beyond the conflict.
Experience Israeli/Jewish culture through the heart of our family home – the Kitchen.
Come to Tzur Hadassah, situated in Israel on the border with the West Bank. Discover the hopes and fears of its Israeli residence living on the divide between Israel and the West Bank.
There is no better way to embrace the culture and understand Israel than experiencing the food that is at the root of our heritage, culture and religion.
Elizabeth Lazarus invites you into her home to experience the food of Israel through preparing, eating and learning about its history. Elizabeth has lived in Israel for 23 years and is mother to twin girls now 18 years old and about to enter the Israeli army. Chat with her, not only about Israeli food and culture, but about her own very personal experiences and challenges of living in Israel.
Come to Tzur Hadassah, situated in Israel on the border with the West Bank. Discover the hopes and fears of its Israeli residence living on the divide between Israel and the West Bank.
There is no better way to embrace the culture and understand Israel than experiencing the food that is at the root of our heritage, culture and religion.
Elizabeth Lazarus invites you into her home to experience the food of Israel through preparing, eating and learning about its history. Elizabeth has lived in Israel for 23 years and is mother to twin girls now 18 years old and about to enter the Israeli army. Chat with her, not only about Israeli food and culture, but about her own very personal experiences and challenges of living in Israel.
Hungry for Culture
There are so many dishes that are the basic foundation of a Jewish household: chicken soup and knaidles, chopped liver, gefilte fish, Israeli salad, humous, Latkes, Borscht, Challah, Charoset, coucous, borekas, Rugelech and many more. We will take a selection – prepare, cook and finally enjoy the fruits of your labor as we relax, eat, talk and enjoy a group meal.
Jewish Culture Through Baking
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Baking is a key element in all Jewish households and more especially plays a major role in all our holidays. Each holiday has its own tradition: Shabbat, Rosh HaShana (New Year), Pesach (Passover), Purim, Chanuka, Shavout all these holidays have their own essential baked items that no home would be without. Join me to learn how to bake them, their significance and, maybe most importantly - enjoy them.
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Palestinian Cultural Culinary Experience
Now take the opportunity to cross the border for a walk through the streets of the Biblical City of Bethlehem.
Dine with a Palestinian woman, learn about Palestinian culture and food which is prepared with love and patience in a mother's kitchen. This is a unique opportunity to chat and learn about the daily life of a grandmother, mother and teenager in East Jerusalem. Discover who the Palestinians are, their hopes and their desires. |
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Meeting of Cultures
For a complete cultural experience, take a day and visit both a Palestinian and Jewish kitchen. Learn about the differences and many similarities where two cultures meet through the heart of their homes, the kitchen.
For a complete cultural experience, take a day and visit both a Palestinian and Jewish kitchen. Learn about the differences and many similarities where two cultures meet through the heart of their homes, the kitchen.