Rachel B. Gross—A Pickle Problem: The Deli Revival and American Jewish Religion (on Zoom)

In recent years, there has been a nostalgic revival of the Jewish deli menu. Chefs and restaurateurs have reimagined American Jewish food, emphasizing sustainability, local produce, and a longing for Eastern European heritage. This Ashkenazi culinary revival provides an alternative, under-appreciated way of practicing American Jewish religion, as well as highlighting challenges in embracing the diversity within American Judaism.