On November 15, the Institute welcomed Beth Elise Hawk, writer/director of the documentary Breaking Bread. Dr. Nof Atamna-Ismaeel -- the first Muslim Arab to win Israel's MasterChef -- is on a quest to bring people together through food. She founded the A-sham Arabic Food Festival, where pairs of Arab and Jewish chefs collaborate on dishes like kishek (a Syrian yogurt soup), and qatayef (a dessert typically served during Ramadan). A film about hope, synergy and mouthwatering fare, Breaking Bread illustrates what happens when ethnic, religious, and political boundaries crumble in the kitchen. (85 min) Please enjoy the Q&A below.
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