Food Network’s New York City Wine & Food Festival featured kosher dinner hosted by cookbook author Adina Sussman and Chanie Apfelbaum and chef michael sullivan. It supported United Hatzalah activities in Israel.Full text, photos
Written by Sruly Meyer – COLlive
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In an unprecedented move, Food Network’s famed New York Wine and Food Festival will feature a kosher event for the first time in a decade.
The four-day series of culinary events featured a kosher dinner for 100 guests, an important moment for the Jewish community and kosher chefs who had the opportunity to share their culinary masterpieces in the city’s gastronomy. have become.
The event began with cocktails and delicious pass-arounds hand-picked by the chefs in attendance.cookbook author Adina Sussman and Chani Appelbaum, Josh Goldstein from the Tabernacle Restaurant, and Shifra Klein – The editors of Fleiscigs Magazine each addressed the crowd and shared their gratitude and pride in being able to take part in such an important occasion.
“The New York Wine and Food Festival is more than just a culinary event, it’s a charity event. With over 60 events held over several days, the main purpose is to raise money for charities that help hungry children. ” he explained. Shlomo Klein Fleishigs magazine.
The kosher event began when Adina Sussman approached Klein and his team.partnership with Lee SchragerAs he oversees the week-long event in New York and the South Beach Food & Wine Festival in Florida, the idea began to take shape.
The night’s featured chefs included Sussman, who recently published a cookbook, and Appelbaum, also known as Brooklyn’s Busy, whose latest cookbook also recently debuted.Famous chefs were also introduced. michael sullivan From the Tabernacle Restaurant.
It can be said that integrating a kosher event within such a grand platform posed challenges. “Hosting a kosher event is no easy task. The whole concept of a kosher hash gacha can be a challenging endeavor. But the organizers were determined to make it happen. ,” Klein said.
The event was expected to be a huge success, but unforeseen circumstances threatened its completion. “There was a period of uncertainty as the association considered canceling the event due to safety concerns and the possibility of low turnout. But instead, we not only persevered, but supported We’ve found a deeper reason why,” Klein added.
In a generous gesture, the festival agreed to include another charity it doesn’t normally do: United Hatzalah. The association also donated his $36,000 to United Hatzalah to support rescue efforts in Israel.
The dinner was followed by a moving presentation by United Hatzalah representatives, highlighting their grueling efforts during a difficult period in which a year’s worth of supplies was depleted in just six days in the aftermath of Hamas’ attack on Simchas Torah. did.
“Their dedication is unparalleled, reaching people in need anywhere in Israel within 90 seconds. Their service transcends religion, serving Jews, Christians, and Muslims alike.” says Klein.
The night was a combination of philanthropy and gastronomy. Not only were attendees treated to a great meal, they were also left with a swag bag containing Sussman and Applebaum’s cookbook, the latest issue of Fleiscigs magazine, and fine wines from his winery, Tabernacle. “We also encouraged donations to United Hazaras by giving people a chance to win swag bags,” Klein said.
