Community members gathered in the beautifully decorated Marty Einhorn Pavilion on the Sandler Family Campus on the evening of May 16 for an Israeli Chef’s Table Experience with visiting Israeli chef, Yaniv Cohen. With his love and extensive knowledge of spices, Chef Yaniv Cohen captivated the participants with a unique and unforgettable Israeli tasting menu, expertly paired with exquisite Israeli wines.
The event served as a testament to the unity and strength of the Jewish community. “The evening was one of the most unifying events I have been to at the UJFT. It brought together every facet of the Tidewater Jewish community. Seeing so many people enjoying the food in a beautiful environment is something we should do more often,” says Rabbi Gershon Litt.
“Oh, what a night! The setting sun and weather were the perfect accompaniment to Chef Yaniv Cohen’s amazing menu! Each dish was better than the next,” says Elyse Cardon. “You could repeat the exact same night every year and it would never get old. The entire evening was magical and so special!”
Chef Yaniv Cohen shared his story of how growing up in a Sephardic family in Israel guided his path in the culinary world and how he developed his career around spices. Early in his career, Cohen launched ‘The Spice Detective’ blog, which evolved into a bestselling cookbook, My Spiced Kitchen: A Middle Eastern Cookbook and established the acclaimed Israeli restaurant in Miami.
For more information about ways to engage in Israel education and support, contact Nofar Trem at ntrem@ujft.org.
