Yom HaAtzma’ut, Israeli Independence Day: More Than Falafel

Beyond falafel and humus lies a rich culinary tapestry reflecting Israel’s diverse cultures, traditions, and social dynamics. Join us as we examine Israeli cuisine from an anthropological perspective. Discover the social and political forces that have shapes Israeli cuisine as we know it today. This special opportunity is co-sponsored by Congregation Rodef Sholom.

6:00pm Aruchat Erev: falafel dinner (with purchased dinner ticket) in the courtyard, weather permitting

6:30pm Tekes: interactive presentation by Dr. Amram with Q & A

7:15pm Oneg: sweets and schmooze

Optional falafel dinner tickets for purchase (see ticket options to purchase).

Register by April 27th for a $20 falafel dinner from Yalla Falafel.

$25 for dinner after April 27th. Limited meals available at the door.

Yalla Falafel — Known as NYC’s “Queen of Falafel”, Chef Einat Admony brings a delightful menu of dishes filled with bright and bold Mediterranean flavors.

Professor Azri Amram is a lecturer and researcher who specializes in the social, cultural, and political aspects of food and eating. He is an Israel Institute Teaching Fellow and serves as an Adjunct Assistant Professor in the Anthropology Department at the University of California, Santa Cruz (UCSC). His primary research examines the intercultural relations between Jewish and Palestinian citizens of Israel within food spaces. Dr. Amram holds a Ph.D. from the Department of Sociology and Anthropology at Ben Gurion University of the Negev, as well as a Master’s degree in Public Policy from Tel Aviv University.

For a taste of Professor Amram’s scholarship, check out this piece in “Haaretz.”