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Brooklyn Restaurant Owner Honors Mom Amid Vandalism
2 Apr
Summary
- Passover traditions are being kept alive by Jewish families worldwide.
- A Brooklyn restaurant owner faced vandalism but continues legacy.
- Families prepare for Passover with specific foods and rituals.
As Passover begins at sundown on Wednesday, Jewish families worldwide are preparing to uphold ancient traditions. In Brooklyn, Orthodox Jew Miriam Malnik-Ezagui is meticulously preparing her kitchen for eight days of dietary restrictions, a process that involves covering surfaces and marking cabinets to exclude leavened products. She explained the tradition's roots in the hurried departure of the Jewish people from Egypt.
Malnik-Ezagui involves her five daughters in the preparations, emphasizing the beauty and love behind religious observances. She aims to educate others about genuine Jewish celebrations, passing down a rich legacy. This dedication to tradition extends to culinary heritage, as seen at Rafi Hasid's Israeli-owned restaurant in Brooklyn's Park Slope.
Hasid is crafting a special Passover menu inspired by his mother, honoring her love for cooking. Despite facing antisemitic vandalism at two of his four locations in recent years, he continues to serve symbolic Passover dishes like matzo ball soup and brisket. Hasid finds purpose in sharing food and stories, particularly in the face of hate.
