“A Food Writer’s Journey” Author Susan Simon at Claverack Free Library

The Claverack Free Library invites you to join us for an author talk with James Beard award-winning cook­book author Susan Simon on Sunday, November 3rd at 2:00 pm. Simon will discuss her latest cookbook The Cook and the Rab­bi: Recipes and Sto­ries to Cel­e­brate the Jew­ish Holidays as well as her experiences traveling the world, writing and publishing cookbooks.

For many belonging to the Jewish diaspora, understanding the holidays means lighting a menorah for Chanukah, maybe hosting a seder during Passover. But, if celebrated with an understanding of the storied customs behind the festivities, these occasions can be so much more than candles and matzah. Following the lunisolar calendar, James Beard Award–winning author Susan Simon and Zoe B Zak devote a chapter to each of the fourteen holidays. From Selichot to Rosh Hashanah, Purim to Pesach, every holiday has history, interpretation, and foods, with kosher recipes that reimagine traditional dishes with flair.

Simon will have copies of her book available for purchase and signing as well as a small sample of recipes to taste.

To RSVP call the library at 518-851-7120 or email: info@claveracklibrary.org. The Claverack Free Library is located at the junction of NY Route 23 and NY Route 9H. Library parking is located at 629 Route 23B, Claverack NY.