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Great Award for ´Jewish Cuisine of Edirne´ Book
The book ´Jewish Cuisine of Edirne´, written by Aydemir Ay and Dr. Yilmaz Seçim, and published by the Municipality of Edirne in three different languages, Turkish, English, and Ladino, has been awarded at the Gourmand World Cookbook Awards 2022. June 9, 2022
In the context of the Gourmand World Cookbook Awards that have been organized with the presidency of the French entrepreneur Edouard Cointreau for 27 years, cookbooks in various categories have been evaluated and awarded their certificates in their respective categories.
The books had been sent to France for evaluation a few months ago. As no one from the Edirne Municipality could attend the award ceremony organized in Umea, Sweden, the President of the Quincentenial Foundation Museum of Turkish Jews, Silvyo Ovadya received the first place award in the 'Best Jewish Cuisine Book' category presented to the Edirne Municipality. The 'Jewish Cuisine of Edirne' book will, from now on, be sold with the ‘Gourmand Awards 2022 / Best Jewish Cuisine Book’ band on.
Silvyo Ovadya receiving the award
During the award ceremony, the 'Konya Cuisine' book published by the Municipality of Konya was awarded the 'Best Food Tourism Book' Award. Chef Ali Açikgül's 'Forgotten Delicacies' book from Turkey, has been awarded third place in the respective category.
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The "Ottoman and Turkish Ketubbot" Exhibition
The Quincentennial Foundation Museum of Turkish Jews is opening an exhibition of Ketubbot (Jewish wedding contracts), some from forgotten corners of our homes, some as already discovered works of art, some from the walls of the collectors, some from the Chief Rabbinate Collection, on November 7th, at Schneidertempel Arts Center, after they have been cleaned and maintained.
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Izzet Keribar´s "Journey of Colors" Exhibition at Istanbul Modern
Istanbul Modern, Turkey´s first modern and contemporary art museum, is preparing to host photography artist Izzet Keribar´s solo exhibition "Journey of Colors".
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Kasadolu Draws Attention to the Increasing Hostility Towards Turkish Jews
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Annette Bat Mitzvah Club and Yoel Bar Mitzvah Club Year-End Ceremonies
The 2023-2024 "Collective Bat Mitzvah Ceremony" of the Annette Bat Mitzvah Club girls, founded in 2002 within the Chief Rabbinate of Turkey Education Commission (HEGKOM), was celebrated in the Neve Shalom Synagogue on Sunday, May 26th.
