Babka & Beignets: Jewish Foodways of the South
By Cassia Kisshauer
Reference Services Librarian, Center for Jewish History
Babka & Beignets: Jewish Foodways of the South
Food is a way to maintain cherished traditions and connect to ancestors, particularly for marginalized groups. It can also be a method to adapt to a new environment. The American South has a rich Jewish history dating back to the 17th century. Port cities like…
