Episode 17: Food & the Jewish Culture with Ruth Halter

Sept. 7, 2021
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"...one of the things I did get to learn from his mom was how to make matzo ball soup, and the other word for that would be Jewish penicillin. At least we'd joke that way, but it truly does help cure a cold. Well, it doesn't really help cure a cold, but it helps you feel better, naturally. I do it the traditional way. I boil my chicken with the vegetables in there and then, a whole chicken, and that's making my broth." -Ruth Halter


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Show Details: Today we are kicking off our Food & Culture Series with a great  discussion with Ruth Halter, a food and nutrition manager from Tucson  Medical Center (TMC) and member of the Jewish culture. Ruth explores  Kosher laws with us, family favorites and resources to learn more about  Kosher style meals and what makes food such an important part of the  Jewish faith. Enjoy this episode and look out for more this Fall as we  explore different cultures with campus and community partners.
 
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