Join us for a special evening with acclaimed cookbook author Adeena Sussman as she brings the flavors and stories of her new book, "Zariz," to life through a live cooking demonstration and engaging book talk. Begin the evening with an exclusive meet-and-greet featuring heavy appetizers and a book signing, then enjoy Adeena’s demonstration and conversation, followed by a dessert reception to close out the night.

• 6 p.m. - Exclusive Meet and Greet, includes heavy apps and book signing with Adeena
• 7 p.m. - Demonstration and Book Talk
• 8 p.m. - Dessert Reception

Adeena Sussman is a cookbook author, food writer, and proud home cook whose work explores the intersection of Jewish and Israeli culinary cultures. Her new cookbook, "Zariz: 100 Easy, Breezy, Tel Aviv-y Recipes," was released in April 2026. Prior to writing her own works, Adeena coauthored 15 cookbooks, including three New York Times bestsellers with Chrissy Teigen. She graduated with honors from both Boston University’s College of Communications and The Institute for Culinary Education. Adeena cooks and writes in Tel Aviv, where she lives in the shadow of that city’s Carmel Market with her husband, Jay Shofet.

This program is made possible in part by generous support from the Dr. Mark and Diane Davidner Federation Speakers Fund as well as the Oppenstein Brothers UMKC Fund for Judaic Studies.

Cost:

• Exclusive Meet & Greet - $75 per person
• General Admission with signed book - $50 per person
• General Admission without book - $30 per person