Encyclopedia of Jewish Food

In the author's introduction, great stress is made on the differences and diversity in Jewish culture and so he then tackles the apparent paradox of why, when the Jews have been so widely and thoroughly dispersed around the world for such a long time, absorbing local foods and diets, there is such an identifiable commonality of Jewish food. In fact, is there such a thing as Jewish food at all? And why is it important? This answer lies in the common heritage and the unifying force of Jewish rituals and lifestyles. From religious festivals to Sabbath dietary laws “Jewish food...