411: Passover - telling stories with food

Millions of Jewish families around the world are celebrating Passover with storytelling, wine, and food. If you do not know, Passover is a religious festival that commemorates the liberation of the Israelites from slavery in ancient Egypt. The celebrations are filled with deep meaning and powerful symbolism. The Seder Meal takes centre stage. It has many elements, with each item having its own symbolic meaning. And like the story behind Passover, these foods have been passed down for generations and hold significance for lots of people. So, in this episode of the Food Matters Live podcast, we explore this delicious tradition, unpack the symbolism within, and look at how people are celebrating in the modern world. Guests: Nora Rubel, Chair of the Department of Religion and Classics, University of Rochester Helene Sinnreich, Director of the Fern and Manfred Steinfeld Program in Judaic Studies, University of Tennessee