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Deli/ghtful Bites: The Jewish Deli Experience
Join the Wyner Family Jewish Heritage Center for a special event featuring Shabbat dinner and a program with Ellen Rovner, PhD, who will take you on a tasty trip into the world of delis. Learn more about the history of delis in the U.S., including some memorable local delis of the past; the resurgence of the Jewish deli; and what makes a deli a unique experience. Catering provided by Mamaleh’s Delicatessen. There will also be a spread of deli-adjacent materials on exhibit from the JHC archives. Bring your appetite and your memories!
Dietary laws will be observed.
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Ellen Rovner, PhD.
Ellen Rovner, PhD., is an anthropologist and food historian. She is the founder of the Chelsea Gateway Project/Chelsea Jewish Tours, which creates a forum for the expression of immigrant experiences by walking through the landscape of Chelsea’s one-time Jewish community.