For far too long the hamantaschen has been cornered into being the expectedly sweet holiday treat. Recently, a new generation of Israeli bakers have been turning the iconic tricorner sweets on their head by using unconventional flavor combinations that appeal to a more sophisticated palate. That’s a trend we can TOTALLY get behind.

Celebrate Purim with us as James Beard Foundation Award-winning chef Michael Solomonov, co-owner and executive chef of Zahav and host of Bringing Israel Home, takes on an old favorite and transforms it with modern, savory flavors – just for us! Grab your favorite adult beverage and join Michael for a special demo and conversation as he walks us through his fun and fanciful recipe for feta hamantaschen. Learn about culinary trends in Israel and follow along for a salty, delightfully cheesy Purim twist you’ve probably never thought of.

Thanks to our community partners: Honeymoon Israel, Value Culture and The Cheese School of San Francisco

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Keep Noshing 

Keep the energy flowing and the conversation going as we Keep Noshing immediately following Michael’s talk from 7:00 – 7:30 pm. Meet with other 20s and 30s who have a palate for savory hamantaschen and want to talk about it. Inspired by a holiday all about costumes and masks, we’ll explore authenticity and uncover the simple pleasures that keep us going while we’re still in the darkness of quarantine. Guided by Kyla Sokoll-Ward, a loneliness and connection expert, join us to decompress, have fun and tap into vulnerability to whatever degree best serves you.

And since we know you’ll be craving the flavors from Michael Solomonov’s demo, folks who Keep Noshing will receive local feta cheese and sweet treats provided by The Cheese School of San Francisco shipped to you after the event so you can keep cooking, noshing and celebrating.

Take Action 

One tradition of Purim is to give food baskets to friends and family called “mishloach manot.” Bring this tradition to life by preparing meals for members of our community who may be battling illness, isolation, or the health challenges of aging. Help provide thousands of meals throughout the Bay Area by joining other 20s and 30s to volunteer with Project Open Hand.  

Volunteer on Friday, February 26 from 2:30 – 4:30 pm or Saturday, February 27 from 9:00 am – 12:00 pm.

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This program is supported by a grant from Taube Philanthropies, Rodan Family Foundation and the Libitzky Family Foundation and its philanthropic partnership initiative, “Strengthening Jewish Engagement for Bay Area Young Adults.”

Activities connected to this event are supported in part by the Jewish Community Federation and Endowment Fund’s Young Adult Peer Connector Program.