Debate city: What’s so Jewish about Philadelphia, site of Harris-Trump matchup?
Jewish museums and history, large Jewish population and renowned Israeli chef
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Fast Forward Pro-Palestinian protesters target Philadelphia falafel shop owned by Jewish celebrity chef Michael Solomonov
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro, who is Jewish, called the genocide chant “a blatant act of antisemitism — not a peaceful protest.”
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Fast Forward Josh Shapiro offers inside look at Passover in the governor’s mansion
Shapiro was joined in the kitchen by Michael Solomonov, the Israeli chef and popular Philadelphia restaurateur
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Recipes Date syrup- and harissa-glazed chicken thighs with tahini ranch sauce
Inspired by Michael Solomonov's Laser Wold restaurant dish
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Food Can a Jew cook Palestinian food without getting all political?
It's all love, hummus and za'atar until the shooting starts
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Food Tehina Shortbread Cookies
Makes about 30 cookies It may come as a surprise, but tehina is perfect in desserts because, in addition to adding nutty flavor, it helps modulate sweetness and leaves you wanting more. For me, there’s nothing as comforting as these shortbread cookies enriched with tehina. They are ridiculously easy to make and extremely satisfying. Because…
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Food Michael Solomonov’s Dizengoff Closes Its Doors
In Manhattan’s brutal restaurant market, even a Forward Food Awards nomination doesn’t guarantee success. So it’s with a heavy heart that we’re reporting the imminent demise of Dizengoff, the rockin’ Israeli spot inside Chelsea Market from Philadelphia superstar chef Michael Solomonov and business partner Steve Cook. As the pair posted on Dizengoff’s Instagram feed last…
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Food Celebrity Chef Michael Solomonov Just Opened A Jewish-Inspired Deli In Philadelphia
The bad news: Steve Cook and Michael Solomonov have closed one of their restaurants. The good news: The Philadelphia super-restaurateurs have already reopened it – as their first Jewish deli. The best news: The Rooster deli will have the same mission as the restaurant it replaced, with all proceeds benefiting a local non-profit. “The Rooster…
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