Adath Israel, Beth Am Israel, and Beth Hillel-Beth El present A Feast For Your Mind, Body, and Soul Featuring Chef Nissimmi Naim-Naor
This event takes place at Adath Israel – 250 N Highland Avenue, Merion Station, PA
$18/person – open to adults and teens
Join us to cook with Israeli Chef Nissimmi Naim-Naor to celebrate tradition, innovation and the rich tapestry of Jewish culinary heritage.
Dive into preparing and eating a meal while exploring the deeper meanings behind beloved Jewish recipes and culinary traditions.
About Chef Nissimmi Naim-Naor
Nissimmi Naim-Naor is a renowned Israeli chef and the creator of Israel’s television show A” Pot of Longing,” in which he cooks family recipes with those who have lost their loved ones. Chef Naor’s cuisine tells a story of his cultural journey with Jewish, Mediterranean and Israeli roots. His menus are celebrated for their vibrant, seasonal dishes, brimming with the bounty of Israel’s local ingredients. He has worked in Israel’s finest kitchens, including that of celebrated Israeli Chef Eyal Shani. Chef Naor holds degrees in philosophy, economics, political science, and law, in addition to his professional training. He previously worked as a consultant to the Israeli Prime Minister and is currently a rabbinical student at the Hartman Institute. He lives in Jerusalem with his wife Shlomit and their three daughters.
Venture Israel Fellowship
Our speaker is brought to us through the Venture Israel Fellowship, a project of the Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia in partnership with the Jewish Learning Venture. The fellowship program nurtures a diverse network of Jewish professionals eager to create robust and engaging programs that focus on the dynamic complexity of today’s Israel through the lens of Jewish identity and its evolution.
