CT Friends of JOIN Israel: Reimagining Jewish Food

August 2022
August 2025

Hosted on September 21st at The Residence of Debi & Rick Smilow in Westport CT.

A conversation and tasting with Gefilteria Author and Chef Elizabeth Alpern.

The Gefilteria is leading the Jewish food revival with a mission to reclaim time-honored Ashkenazi techniques and ingredients.

The evening was dedicated to extending JOIN Lifeline in Kiryat Shmoneh.

Thank you to our host Debi & Rick Smilow, The Gefilteria and Chef Elizabeth Alpern!

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