A Brief History of Yiddish Food in Israel

 

This clip [02:13], from the documentary film, “Make Hummus Not War,” offers a brief history of Ashkenazi (Eastern European Jewish) food in the Israel. Acclaimed food writers Janna Gur and Claudia Roden offer insights on how this “Yiddish food” was ultimately replaced by the local Middle Eastern cuisine. To learn more about the film, “Make Hummus Not War,” click here.