Emanuel Synagogue, Plus61J and Mazon host a screening of acclaimed documentary ‘Breaking Bread’

Emanuel Synagogue together with Plus61J and Mazon are hosting a screening of Breaking Bread, plus a post-screening cooking demonstration with acclaimed Chef Michael Rantissi on Wednesday 23 June. 

In a film which SBS Australia said was “feel good – and extremely appetizing...A mouth-watering film”, Breaking Bread shows how Dr. Nof Atamna-Ismaeel is on a quest to make social change through food. 

Having founded the A-sham Arabic Food Festival, where pairs of Arab and Jewish chefs collaborate on exotic dishes like kishek (a Syrian yogurt soup), and qatayef (a dessert typically served during Ramadan), she is among other things, the first Muslim Arab to win Israel's version of MasterChef. 

Breaking Bread is a film about hope, synergy and mouth-watering fare. It’s a film that illustrates what happens when people focus on the person, rather than their religion; on the public, rather than the politicians.

Emanuel Synagogue invites you to join them for an evening of joy, where after watching the film, attendees can enjoy a cooking demonstration by renowned Chef Michael Rantissi, and with Mazon launching their Winter soup appeal, guests will be able to make a difference.

In what promises to be a nourishing evening from every perspective, attendees will be able to enjoy a film, a nosh, learn something new and make a positive social impact all in the one event.

WHERE: Emanuel Synagogue, 7 Ocean St, Woollahra 

WHEN: 6.30pm, Wednesday 23 June

PRICE: $35 per person; all proceeds going to Mazon.

BOOKINGS: https://tinyurl.com/breakingbread2021

The screening of the Israeli film "Breaking Bread" is the perfect start to the 2021 Mazon Australia Shavuot Soup Bag campaign in Sydney.

For information about the event, contact Marina Capponi on 0431 425 832 or email info@emanuel.org.au.

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About Mazon

Last winter, Mazon Australia delivered over 400 soup bags filled with fresh vegetables and a delicious soup recipe to organisations in Melbourne to distribute to their clients. These organisations included Jewish Care, Salvation Army, National Council of Jewish Women and the Winja Ulkupna Women's Recovery Hostel. This year they would like to expand this campaign to Sydney. 

About Michael Rantissi

After training in Paris and New York, Israeli-born Michael Rantissi arrived in Australia in 2005 and joined The Bathers' Pavilion as sous chef. In 2011 he opened Kepos Street Kitchen in Alexandria and recently opened Kepos & Co. He and partner Kristy Frawley​ have released their first cookbook, Falafel for Breakfast 

About Emanuel Synagogue:

Emanuel Synagogue was founded in 1938 and is regarded as one of Australia’s most inclusive and dynamic congregations. It is known for its commitment to social justice works (especially concerning refugees and the homeless), other matters of human rights as well as 

About Plus61J:

Plus 61j is a balanced, contemporary, bold publication that is pro-Israel, pro-peace, pro-human rights and supports a two-state solution. It aims to broaden the conversation among both the Jewish and general communities by providing informative, analytical material that will enable a better understanding of critical issues facing the Jewish world.