After 4 days in Israel I have a lot to say but very little time to say it. So here’s a quick snapshot of some surprises.
I’ve felt completely safe from the moment I arrived–despite evidence that this is a war zone
I haven’t eaten falafel yet but I’ve eaten sushi–first time I ever saw a sushi chef who was Jewish.
A sighting of someone else I didn’t expect to see in Israel
All the road signs are in 3 languages: Hebrew, English and Arabic–all official languages in Israel. Fortunately they also speak chocolate.
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Santa is indeed unexpected.
I crave proper felafel. Roman Jewish cuisine is top notch, but every once in a while I need Hebrew.
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And let’s not forget the Italian Jewish cooking north of Roma, like that in the Veneto, Emilia Romagna (Ferrara especially), Lombardia (Mantova especially), of course, Toscana (particularly from Pitigliano) … things like home made goose salami, goose “proscutto”, tortella alla zucca (and just about anything else made from zucca), etc. I miss them all. Can’t find these dishes in New York City, a place that seems to have everything else. Is there an Italian Jewish community in Israel? Can you get real Italian Jewish cooking there?
Still in Israel– but after reading both of your comments, have officially decided my next trip has to be Italy. Thanks to both of you!