411: Passover - telling stories with food

<div>Millions of Jewish families around the world are celebrating Passover with storytelling, wine, and food.<br> <br> If you do not know, Passover is a religious festival that commemorates the liberation of the Israelites from slavery in ancient Egypt.<br> <br> The celebrations are filled with deep meaning and powerful symbolism.<br> <br> The Seder Meal takes centre stage. It has many elements, with each item having its own symbolic meaning.<br> <br> And like the story behind Passover, these foods have been passed down for generations and hold significance for lots of people.<br> <br> So, in this episode of the Food Matters Live podcast, we explore this delicious tradition, unpack the symbolism within, and look at how people are celebrating in the modern world.<br> <br> <strong>Guests:<br> Nora Rubel, Chair of the Department of Religion and Classics, University of Rochester<br> Helene Sinnreich, Director of the Fern and Manfred Steinfeld Program in Judaic Studies, University of Tennessee</strong> </div>