The Cook and the Rabbi

“For someone like me, who has lived in fear of brisket, here is the book we have been waiting for. Drawing from the broad Jewish Diaspora, these recipes, like the illustrations, sparkle. I can’t wait to try a dozen of them. This is a book to keep.” – Mark Kurlansky, author“Meaningful gatherings. Delicious food. A deep understanding of the human condition. This book warms the heart.” – Maira Kalman, author and artist“A gentle and powerful book that reveals the magical and uplifting arc of the Jewish year through food and food for thought. What’s not to like?” – Henry Sapoznik, author and producer“When the cook meets the rabbi, the holiday table becomes a feast for body and soul. This beautiful book, with its charming illustrations, is an invitation to celebrate Jewish holidays, not only deliciously, but also meaningfully.” – Barbara Kirshenblatt-Gimblett, author“There is so much in this charming, educational (for me) book, which Susan Simon with her recipes and folk art–style illustrations and Rabbi Zoe B Zak with her religious knowledge have created, that I am looking forward to exploring.” – John Derian, designer

Susan Simon is a James Beard award–winning cookbook author and illustrator. She lives in Hudson, New York.

Zoe B Zak has served as the rabbi of Temple Israel in Catskill, New York, since 2012, where she also resides.