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The Most Jewish Food on Earth
Imprint: Green Bean Books
Pages: 288
ISBN: 9781805002413
Published: 30th August 2026
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Shabbat stew is the most Jewish of foods. Over the past one-and-a-half millennia, this humble dish has travelled the world, accompanying the Jewish people on their wanderings throughout the Diaspora. Today, Jews everywhere prepare some version of the recipe each week for Sabbath lunch.
In this richly researched book, Jewish food expert Joel Haber explores the history of this iconic dish. He begins in ancient Mesopotamia with the earliest known Shabbat stew, then follows the recipe through each new place where Jews settled, showing how it adapted to local ingredients, climates, tastes and cooking fashions. In doing so, he traces the routes of Jewish migration and reveals how the dish reflects Jewish culture across the globe. Like the Jewish communities that created it, the kaleidoscopic Shabbat stew is endlessly diverse and exists in dozens of regional forms.
Entertaining and informative, this vivid culinary journey will appeal to food-loving readers interested in the cultural significance of Jewish cuisine, as well as the wider story of the Jewish people. The book also contains more than 20 recipes and is illustrated throughout.
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About Joel Haber
Joel Haber is a recognised expert in the field of Jewish food history. He has written for numerous publications, including The Nosher, CKBK, Tablet, Jewish Journal (Los Angeles) and Jerusalem Post, and has lectured internationally on the subject. He has also been interviewed regularly for feature articles, podcasts, and videos, and is a sought-after culinary tour guide in Israel, revealing the complex story of the Jewish nation through the foods that Jewish immigrants have brought together in our homeland. His own podcast, 18 Jewish Foods, is available on his website www.TasteOfJew.com.
About Adeena Sussman
Adeena Sussman is the author of Shabbat: Recipes and Rituals From My Table To Yours, which was released in September 2023 and was an instant New York Times bestseller. Her first solo cookbook, Sababa, was named a Best Fall Cookbook by The New York Times, Bon Appétit, and Food & Wine. She is also the coauthor of Gazoz: The Art Of Making Magical, Sparkling, Seasonal Drinks, and 14 other cookbooks. With Chrissy Teigen, Adeena coauthors the Cravings cookbook series. She lives and cooks in the shadow of the Carmel Market in Tel Aviv. Find her on Instagram @adeenasussman
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