A writer shares how she finally connected with her Jewish heritage by eating Israeli-Jewish food while living in Israel.
Technically, I was Jewish… just with a strong emphasis on theish.
With that said, my familiarity with this culinary lineage was a bit more robust.
Clearly, my faith skewed less Jew and more you do you.
This food was fresh, financially feasible on my modest budget, and freaking delicious.
Somehow, I felt that I won the Jewish jackpot, at least where food was concerned.
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before enjoying platefuls of elaborately prepared, incredibly delectable (and yes, kosher!)
meals with the kiddos and parents.
I even traveled abroad with them for a few fancy Passover retreats.
But as the saying goes, better late than never.
To this day, my palate and sense of self are all the richer.
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