2025: We’ll see you on Sunday, May 4
The Jewish Food and Culture Fest is one of B’ham’s favorite outdoor food events. In fact, the event has been declared “the best one-day event the Jewish community has put on in Birmingham. Ever.” Plan now to attend… but be patient because it will take us a while to lovingly prepare all of your favorite foods from recipes that have been passed down for generations: sweet and savory braised brisket, falafel, giant corned beef sandwiches, pickles, babka, pomegranate walnut chicken, tender stuffed cabbage rolls, rugelach, challah, sweet noodle kugel casserole, Israeli salad, couscous, savory potato burekas, matzah ball soup, and mandelbrot. (Note that this year’s full menu is still pending.)
Then when we’re ready, all you have to do is show up, eat, and enjoy.
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The Shuk
Back by popular demand, festival goers will once again be able to visit our small-scale recreation of a typical Israeli open-air shuk market. Inside, guests will find samples of Israeli treats alongside dried fruits, nuts, and spices to take home.
Entertainment
While you enjoy your food we will entertain you with the sounds of staff member Drew Tracey’s guitar, headliner Bigfoot County Revue, and a demonstration of the Israeli martial art Krav Maga by local expert Bobby Dixon from Fight Club Fitness.
And of course we’ll have bounce houses for the kids.
See who’s exhibiting
Read all about it! Food Fest in the news
- Sunday’s Food Fest will be all about kehillah | creating community
- Pick up pottery, art, jewelry, a mezuzah, and healthy community vibes at April 14 Food Fest
- OTMJ asks Rabbi Friedman about keeping kosher at Food Fest
- I am The J: Food Fest helps feed John Habshey’s hunger to serve
- Food Fest requires a veritable village of volunteers
THANK YOU, 2024 SPONSORS!
Presenting sponsor: The Bernstein Family
Mazel Tov sponsors
Mitzvah sponsors
News for noshing
Read more about our 2023 event:
- Delicious food, a birthday party, and lots of culture, but no Styrofoam at Sunday’s Food Fest
- Pre-ordering now open: See a video of our 2022 spread…
- Over the Mountain Journal: “Bring on the Brisket: Jewish Community Food and Culture Fest Includes ‘The Brisket Queen’s’ Crowd-Pleasing Dish“
- “Food Fest requires a veritable village of volunteers“
- “JCCA grant will enhance Yom Ha’Atzmaut celebration“
- “Food Fest unites best of Jewish cuisine with Yom Ha’Atzmaut“