Michael Solomonov

Spreading Culture & Unity Through Jewish Food

5-time James Beard Award-winning chef, restaurateur, and cookbook author Michael Solomonov is famous for his groundbreaking & wildly popular Israeli cuisine for American palates, all of which he dishes on with Jonah in this week’s episode. A child of both Israel and America, Solomonov has made it his mission to bring Israeli culture to the fore by showcasing its diverse and delicious food, a quest that’s grown more complex since October 7th and the anti-Israel sentiments that have followed - even from his own staff. In this raw and heartfelt conversation, Solomonov also opens up about the death of his younger brother while serving in the IDF, overcoming addiction, the unifying power of food, and expert culinary tips you’ll only find here, on this week’s episode of Being Jewish with Jonah Platt.

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  Dr. Ned Hallowell https://linktr.ee/DrHallowell Tiktok: /drhallowell  

  David Solomonov Obituary: https://aaciremembers.org/fallen/david-solomonov/

  Russ Cowan’s Deli: Radin’s Delicatessen: https://www.radinsdelicatessen.com/

  Pho 75 Restaurant: https://phillypho.com/

  Vetri Restaurant Philadelphia: https://vetricucina.com/

  Zahav Restaurant: https://www.zahavrestaurant.com/

  Federal Donuts: https://federaldonuts.com/

  Laser Wolf: https://www.laserwolfbrooklyn.com/

  Dizengoff https://www.dizengoffphilly.com/

  Kfar: https://www.kfarcafe.com/

  Goldie Philadelphia: https://www.goldiefalafel.com/

  Protests Outside of Goldie Restaurant: https://www.cbsnews.com/philadelphia/news/pro-palestinian-rally-center-city-philadelphia-targets-jewish-restaurant-goldie/

  United Hatzalah: https://israelrescue.org

  Avi-Cue Shwarma Instagram: /avi_cue

  Saffy’s Los Angeles: https://www.saffysla.com/

  Jaffa Bar Philadelphia: https://www.jaffabarphilly.com/

  Aviv Restaurant Miami https://www.1hotels.com/south-beach/t...

  Seed & Mill Halva: https://www.seedandmill.com/collections/halva?srsltid=AfmBOorg6V2RhfXt9TYEsG7rZ6cvdSXY8SyCzc4nywuxMajOK40XukPo

  Spice C Philadelphia: https://spicecnoodle.com/SpiceC2159232222/index.html

  Hawaij Mixed Spice Blend: https://www.pereg-gourmet.com/products/mixed-spices-soup?srsltid=AfmBOop-CtsjkBOERj7Ujrl5nOoYExc4WP7cXMCmxwj4EG3GP-zd9pFr

  Chef Aliza Sokolow on Instagram: /alizajsokolow

  Zahav Home Cookbook: https://www.harpercollins.com/products/zahav-home-michael-solomonovsteven-cook?variant=41316800004130

  Courage Bagels: https://couragebagels.com/

  Del Rossi’s Cheesesteak: https://www.delrossismenu.com/

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