Fressers Summit
As part of the 2016 Ashkenaz Festival’s new focus on Jewish foodways, each of our unique presenters will give individual presentations throughout Read More
Michael Wex Toronto
“Rhapsody in Schmaltz” Author of Born to Kvetch, columnist, bon vivant and raconteur, Michael Wex has been called “a Yiddish national treasure.” Born Read More
Zane Caplansky Toronto
Zane Caplansky was born to own a deli. Now one of Canada’s most successful and well-known restaurateurs, Zane’s path to smoked-meat success Read More
Michael Twitty Baltimore
Food writer, independent scholar and culinary historian, Michael Twitty’s “Kosher Soul” explores the intersection of Jewish and African American foodways as a Read More
Elizabeth Alpern Brooklyn
Liz Alpern is the co-owner of The Gefilteria, a culinary venture that reimagines Ashkenazi Jewish cuisine, and co-author of The Gefilte Manifesto: Read More
Judy Perly Toronto
Judy Perly is one of Toronto’s most colourful and beloved Jewish food personalities. Nearly every Sunday for the last 21 years, she Read More
Leor Zimerman Toronto
“Essen zi Brisket!” Chef and restaurateur discusses his approach to Jewish heritage cooking, and demos his Read More
Dina Rock Toronto
“Mighty Fine Brine” Join Dina Rock, Chief Pickling Officer (CPO) at Mighty Fine Brine, and learn how to ferment your own seasonal Read More
Bonnie Stern Toronto
“EATING MY WAY THROUGH ISRAEL” Bonnie has led six culinary tours to Israel in the last ten years and has seen firsthand Read More
Mandel’s Dreamery
Ashkenaz and the Ontario Jewish Archives, Blankenstein Family Heritage Centre (OJA) team up with Toronto’s newest Jewish arts space, Fentster – a window Read More