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Writing | American Israelite Food Column | American Holidays
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American Holidays
I worked at the grocery store, Wegmans, for 10 years - seven of them in the kosher deli, which was part of the larger regular deli. For many of my co-workers, I was the first Jewish person they knew well. There are lots of questions I expected and was happy to answer, but I was surprised to be asked if Jews celebrate Thanksgiving! Of course, we do! At least most of us do. There are enclaves of ultra-Orthodox Jews who keep themselves separate from the larger society around them, but most American Jews are just that - American Jews. And, yes, we celebrate Thanksgiving, New Year's Eve and the Fourth of July. Our menus may be kosher, but our celebrations are just as heartfelt. 

Thanksgiving
New Year's Eve Indulgence
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  • Kugel Chronicles Home
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      • Cocktails
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    • My Foody Fun Story
    • My Resume
  • Contact Me
  • Writer
    • Seasonality - What's Good Now?
    • Foody Fun CSA
    • The Three Sisters
    • Soup Tips
    • Thanksgiving
    • Fancy Food Show 2019
    • Beyond Impossible - Plant-Based Meat Substitutes
    • Passover Planning
  • Designer
    • Logos
    • Zahava Foods
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  • Teacher
    • Kosher Basics for Culinary Professionals
    • Cooking Classes
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    • The Dillinger Room
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  • Cook
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