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FREE EVENT
Qesher Book Club:
Gursha: Timeless Recipes for Modern Kitchens, from Ethiopia, Israel, Harlem, and Beyond: A Cookbook
Tuesday, November 25
USA 12:00 pm PT / 3:00 pm ET
UK 8:00 pm / France 9:00 pm / Israel 10:00 pm
The talk will last approximately 60 minutes
About this talk
In Gursha, which loosely translates to "the act of feeding one another," the acclaimed chef and restaurateur Beejhy Barhany shares the food of the Beta Israel, Ethiopian Jews. She explores the rich culinary history of her native Ethiopia while showcasing the resilience and generosity of her Beta Israel family.
Born in Ethiopia,
Barhany fled to Sudan with her family when she was just four, en route
to Israel. Eventually, she made her way to Harlem, where she became the
chef and owner of the celebrated Tsion Café. In Gursha, she tells her
story through food, bringing together more than one hundred dishes from
her restaurant, her family, and her travels. Her recipes span the
traditional (doro wot; shakshuka; legamat, or Sudanese doughnuts) to her
own unique creations that reflect her journey (Berbere Fried Fish;
Injera Fish Tacos; Queen of Sheba Chocolate Cake).In addition, in these
pages readers will meet the author's friends and family members and
learn about ancient Ethiopian Jewish rituals, holidays, and important
milestones.
While smaller in number and not as widely known
as many other groups of Jews, the Beta Israel boast one of the world's
great culinary cultures. Gursha is the first major cookbook to share it
with home cooks everywhere.
You can read more and order the book here: https://www.tsioncafe.com/cookbook
About the Author
Beejy Barhany is an Ethiopian-born and Israeli-raised chef and activist who has called Harlem home for the past 20 years. A proud Ethiopian, a proud Jew, and a proud Black woman, she celebrates her vast heritage through the food and events at Tsion Café, and loves sharing this rich culture with her community.
She is also the founder of the Beta Israel of North America Cultural Foundation (BINA), a non-profit that showcases the culture of Ethiopian Jews and all Jews of Color. By partnering with local organizations to share food, art, music, and discussion, BINA empowers others to celebrate Jewish diversity.
RECORDING INFORMATION
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