“Many of our most pungent memories are carried through food, just as connections to our ancestors are reaffirmed by cooking the dishes handed down to us.”

— Michael Twitty

The Shabbat table has always been a place where Jewish people have experimented and codified “Jewish food” – food that tells the story of what it means to be a part of this community. Now, we turn to our own Shabbat table as a place to elevate our own stories, prompted and inspired by dishes we feel connected to. The Memory Dinner is a holistic experience, engaging all senses in an embodied evening of narrative. You don’t have to be an Instagram-worthy chef or a master storyteller for The Memory Dinner to work its magic. You just have to be curious. And with this guide, your Friday meal will bring stories alive.