2019 Jewish Food and Cultural Festival
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The Jewish Federation of Arkansas (JFAR) Jewish Food and Cultural Festival includes traditional Jewish foods: braised brisket, kosher hot dogs, cabbage rolls, blintzes, kugel and more, as well as homemade Jewish treats including rugelach, babka, challah, and chocolate-covered matzo. Israeli dishes, such as falafel, hummus, and Israeli salad, are available, too.
The Jewish Food and Cultural Festival also features booths on Jewish and Israeli culture. At the ever-popular Ask- the-Rabbi booth, visitors can learn about Judaism itself, from Jewish holidays to life-cycle customs. At a replica of the Western Wall, visitors can leave a note of prayer, just as people do at the actual wall in Jerusalem. Judaica, jewelry, and other gift items created by local Jewish artists are on display and for sale. Inflatables and other activities are available for kids, who also have the opportunity to run and play on the football field..
Entertainment throughout the day includes contemporary and traditional Jewish music by local and regional musicians.
Visitors are invited to bring a bag of non-perishable food items to donate to the Arkansas Foodbank.
The Jewish Food and Cultural Festival brings together Jews from throughout the state of Arkansas who take pride in sharing their traditions with the broader community.
The Jewish Food and Cultural Festival is a program of the Jewish Federation of Arkansas, which provides allocations to Jewish and non-Jewish charitable organizations, financial assistance to Jews in need, scholarships and other resources for Jewish children and families, and funds to support charitable work in Israel. Again this year Tzedakah Boxes (boxes for charity) will be located throughout the stadium for people to deposit tickets they purchased but did not use; proceeds from the boxes will be divided among local charities that Jewish Federation of Arkansas supports.
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