Taste and Learn About Historical Jewish Food!

Many of us believe that we probably know all there is to know about Jewish cuisine -- well, Irene Kronhill Pletka, Vice Chair of the YIVO Institute for Jewish Research, is here to show you some Jewish dishes you've never heard of before...or even knew were Jewish!

Founder of the Kronhill Pletka Foundation, which supports Jewish culture, the Yiddish language, and Jewish communities in Europe, Irene is well versed in global Jewish history and cuisine. From one dish originating with Cosimi de Medici to another made by crypto-Jews to fool their neighbors into thinking that they were eating pork, you and three of your friends will not only get to try these mysterious dishes prepared by Irene herself, but also learn about their fascinating Jewish history.

Join Irene for an evening in her fabulous Upper West Side apartment with your friends, and go home with a story to tell, new recipes to make, and facts to impress your family and friends!

*Not kosher

This is a unique experience, not available for purchase.

Offered Dates: April 1, April 29, May 6, 12, 13, 27 or a mutually agreed upon date in 2020

Bio: Irene Kronhill Pletka was born in Shanghai, raised in Australia and has lived in many places around the world. She is a curious foodie, braving chefs and home cooks to find out what they do and why. She has been a psychologist, a real estate broker and had a long career as an artist and teacher. Nowadays she is an activist philanthropist, serving on many boards around the world, leading tours of Eastern Europe and happily cooking and eating on a global scale.