The Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia, along with five-time James Beard Foundation Award-Winning Chef Michael Solomonov, will host A Taste of Israel Festival, a communitywide event featuring more than 40 Israeli and Jewish foods, including falafel, bourekas, shawarma, arayes, Morrocan cigars and more, and craft vendors to celebrate Israel’s 75th anniversary at the Saligman Campus at the Kaiserman JCC, 45 Haverford Road, Wynnewood, 1-5 p.m. Sunday.
Food vendors include House of Kosher, Roling’s Bakery, Deluxe Catering, Brazilian BBQ, Nothing Bundt Cakes, Soom Foods, Star of David, Shalom Pizza, Rita’s Water Ice, and more. All food prepared in the main demonstration tent will be under the supervision of Keystone-K and certified as Glatt kosher. In addition, the Kashrut level of vendors outside the main tent will be indicated.
Cultural activities include face painting, balloon artists, moon bounce and inflatable amusements, photo booths and Gaga (Israeli dodgeball). The a cappella group Six13 will also perform in concert.
Admission is $18 for adults and $7 for children on the day of the event includes activities, crafts, food sampling and entertainment. In addition to the food sampling, which is included in the price of admission, there will also be other Israeli foods and merchandise will be available for purchase at an additional cost, according to each vendor’s pricing.
For information, visit https://israel75.jewishphilly.org/events/a-taste-of-israel-festival/.
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