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Matbucha And Mishpucha: Life As An Israeli-American Chef with Michael Solomonov
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- May 27, 2026
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Summary
Please fill out this short survey. Go to: unpacked.bio/podsurvey. We want to hear from you! For years, the famous Philly chef Michael Solomonov has grappled with his American and Israeli identities. What can his journey teach us about American Jews and their relationship with the Jewish state? In this episode exploring Jewish American Heritage Month, Michael shares his remarkable family history, how his restaurants tell the Israeli story in America, and his take on ranch dressing. To learn more about Zahav--and the rest of Michael's restaurants--visit https://www.zahavrestaurant.com/cns-family This episode is sponsored by RootOne. Join thousands of North American Jewish teens for a life-changing experience in Israel! Find out more about RootOne trips: rootone.org Get in touch at [email protected]. Follow @wonderingjews on Instagram, and watch and subscribe on YouTube. ------------ This podcast is brought to you by Unpacked, an OpenDor Media brand. Subscribe to the Unpacked newsletter: https://unpacked.bio/22f7b4 For other podcasts from Unpacked, check out: Jewish History Nerds Soulful Jewish Living Stars of David with Elon Gold Unpacking Israeli History