Food is never static; culture is never static. Gil Marks culturefoodstatic Change image and share on social
Judaism is not, per se, a religion in the sense most Americans think of. Even if you don't adhere to the various precepts, you're still a Jew. Gil Marks adhereamericanjew Change image and share on social
The kosher community tends to follow often several years behind the general societal trends. Gil Marks communityfollowgeneral Change image and share on social
Most of the traditional foods we eat on Jewish holidays start out with a seasonal reason as to why we eat them, and later a religious significance is tacked on. Gil Marks eatfoodholiday Change image and share on social
There is a biblical injunction to tell your children, but the sages who created the Seder several thousand years ago understood that it had to be more than just speaking: that in order for something to connect so emotionally in human beings, it had to be relived. Gil Marks agobeingbiblical share on social
Judaism is not just a religion but a people, and the food and customs of one part of the people is connected to the other part of the people. They are part of a larger story. Gil Marks connectcustomfood Change image and share on social
Throughout history, Hanukkah was a relatively minor festival, but it's become very popular in America due to its proximity to Christmas. Gil Marks americachristmasdue Change image and share on social
One of the keys to Jewish culinary history is that the Jewish role was not so much innovation but transition and transformation. Gil Marks culinaryhistoryinnovation Change image and share on social
I don't understand a mentality that will accept eating something that doesn't taste good just because it's low-fat or is made with matzo or whatever. Gil Marks accepteatfat Change image and share on social
