Explore a variety of items from the National Library of Israel that mirror the journeys taken by Jewish people and the rich and diverse food culture that developed as a result.
During the period of austerity which accompanied the early years of the State of Israel, the Hadassah organization fought to allow for the import of Bulgur to Israel from the United States.
With very few fresh ingredients at their disposal, the Jews created a plethora of dishes that took full advantage of the limited components that were available.
