Beyond falafel and hummus lies a rich culinary tapestry reflecting Israel's diverse cultures, traditions, and social dynamics. Join Dr. Azri Amram, a lecturer and researcher, who specializes in the social, cultural, and political aspects of food and eating. He is an Israel Institute Teaching Fellow and serves as an Adjunct Assistant Professor in the Anthropology Department at the University of California, Santa Cruz (UCSC).

Optional falafel dinner tickets for purchase (see below for ticket options to purchase).

• 6:00pm aruchat erev, falafel dinner (with purchased dinner ticket) in the courtyard, weather permitting                      6:30pm tekes, interactive presentation by Dr. Amram with Q & A                                                                                                                      7:15pm oneg, sweets and schmooze

Register by April 27th for a $20 falafel dinner from Yalla Falafel. $25 for dinner after April 27th. Limited meals available at the door.

Yalla Falafel — Known as NYC's "Queen of Falafel", Chef Einat Admony brings a delightful menu of dishes filled with bright and bold Mediterranean flavors.

This event is brought to you in partnership with the Osher Marin JCC and Congregation Rodef Sholom.

Professor Azri Amram is a lecturer and researcher who specializes in the social, cultural, and political aspects of food and eating. He is an Israel Institute Teaching Fellow and serves as an Adjunct Assistant Professor in the Anthropology Department at the University of California, Santa Cruz (UCSC). His primary research examines the intercultural relations between Jewish and Palestinian citizens of Israel within food spaces. Dr. Amram holds a Ph.D. from the Department of Sociology and Anthropology at Ben Gurion University of the Negev, as well as a Master’s degree in Public Policy from Tel Aviv University.

For a taste of Professor Amram's scholarship, check out this piece in "Haaretz."