(Jewish Group) 'Jewish Foodie' explores American Jewish communities through food

‘Hi, my name is Ori Laizerouvich, actor, comedian and professional hamantaschen maker,” the Israeli actor says in a promo for a new online series filmed in the US, called Jewish Foodie while dancing with Chabad hassidim in Crown Heights and learning about Chinese food and its Jewish connection.

Jewish Foodie is the latest effort of the Ruderman Family Foundation to strengthen the bond between Israel and American Jewry. They recently launched this 10-part original online series.

“It’s like comparing apples and oranges,” Laizerouvich told The Jerusalem Post, when asked what his favorite American Jewish dish was. “I love Jewish food and my mom makes the best kreplach. In my opinion, every dish is distinctive with a story and heritage behind it.”

But after the Post insisted on an answer, Laizerouvich revealed that he actually loved the “story about the Brisket in Memphis,” due to the fact that “the Jewish community there is so small and there are no Kosher restaurants, so they have to cook their own food every day, including holidays.”

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