Special Jewish Food Series Lunch Program with Local Chefs, Authors, Food Writers

In preparation for the High Holy Days, join author, and food writer Carol Goodman Kaufman for conversation around our community table about food history and culinary writing and enjoy a home-cooked kosher lunch featuring one of her favorite recipes for Sukkot or Simchat Torah (Persian Jeweled Rice with Pomegranate Seeds). Enjoy lunch and take the recipe home!

Carol has been writing about food, its history and its travels since 2009. Her regular features appear in the Jewish press (including the Berkshire Jewish Voice) and in the Worcester Telegram & Gazette. Other pieces have appeared in the Boston Globe, The Forward, and Berkshire Magazine. When not cooking (and sampling), she pens children’s books and mysteries. Her first novel, The First Murder, was released in April 2024.

Full lunch menu: Roasted cod (GF) (DF), Persian jeweled rice, Brussels sprouts, salad, hearty white bread, and pear compote.

ADVANCED RESERVATIONS REQUIRED BY 9 A.M.THE DAY BEFORE THE PROGRAM.

Call (413) 442-2200 TO REGISTER.

Sorry no walk-ins. If you need to cancel, please let us know in advance as we are preparing food based on the number of reservations.

All are welcome. Lunch is a suggested donation of $3 for adults over 60 years of age. $7 for all others.

Federation makes these programs possible through the generous support of our community.