A new book tells the story of immigration, assimilation, and the personal stories of American Jews
About this episode
Nora L. Rubel discusses her book on the cultural significance of 'The Settlement Cook Book' and its relevance to immigration and assimilation.
"The Settlement Cook Book" was published in 1901 and quickly became a kind of guidebook for Jews who had come to America. In her new book, "Recipes for the Melting Pot: The Lives of The Settlement Cook Book," author Nora Rubel delivers a story of immigration, culture, and assimilation — all themes deeply relevant today. She tells stories of food, noting that foods tied to Jewish culture (bagels, pickles) were not necessarily Jewish foods in other parts of the world. We discuss the lessons that come from a cookbook that is now 125 years old. In studio: Nora L. Rubel, Ph.D., author of "Recipes for the Melting Pot: The Lives of The Settlement Cook Book," and Elizabeth Denio Professor in the Department of Religion and Classics at the University of Rochester --- Connections is supported by listeners like you. Head to our donation page to become a WXXI member today, support the show, and help us close the gap created by the rescission of federal funding. --- Connections airs every weekday from noon-2 p.m. Join the conversation with questions or comments by phone at 1-844-295-TALK (8255) or 585-263-9994, email , Facebook or Twitter . Connections is also livestreamed on the WXXI News…
People in this episode
Host: WXXI News
Guest: Nora L. Rubel, Ph.D.
Topics covered
- immigration
- assimilation
- Jewish culture
- cookbooks
- food history
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: University of Rochester
Books & works: The Settlement Cook Book, Recipes for the Melting Pot: The Lives of The Settlement Cook Book
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