{"product_id":"rhapsody-in-schmaltz-yiddish-food-and-why-we-cant-stop-eating-it-hardcover","title":"Rhapsody in Schmaltz: Yiddish Food and Why We Can't Stop Eating It - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eMichael Wex\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBagels, deli sandwiches and gefilte fish are only a few of the Jewish foods to have crossed into American culture and onto American plates. \u003ci\u003eRhapsody in Schmaltz \u003c\/i\u003etraces the history and social impact of the cuisine that Yiddish-speaking Jews from Central and Eastern Europe brought to the U.S. and that their American descendants developed and refined. The book looks at how and where these dishes came to be, how they varied from region to region, the role they played in Jewish culture in Europe, and the role that they play in Jewish and more general American culture and foodways today. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eRhapsody in Schmaltz \u003c\/i\u003etraces the pathways of Jewish food from the Bible and Talmud, to Eastern Europe, to its popular landing pads in North America today. With an eye for detail and a healthy dose of humor, Michael Wex also examines how these impact modern culture, from temple to television. He looks at Diane Keaton's pastrami sandwich in \u003ci\u003eAnnie Hall\u003c\/i\u003e, Andy Kaufman's stint as Latke on \u003ci\u003eTaxi\u003c\/i\u003e and Larry David's Passover seder on \u003ci\u003eCurb Your Enthusiasm\u003c\/i\u003e, shedding light on how Jewish food permeates our modern imaginations.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eRhapsody in Schmaltz \u003c\/i\u003eis a journey into the sociology, humor, history, and traditions of food and Judaism.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eMICHAEL WEX was born in Lethbridge, Alberta and later moved to Toronto. Wex is the also the author of nonfiction books \u003ci\u003eBorn to Kvetch, Just Say Nu, \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eHow to Be a Mensch (and Not a Shmuck)\u003c\/i\u003e, and fiction books \u003ci\u003eThe Adventures of Micah Mushmelon, Boy Talmudist; The Frumkiss Family Business; \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eShlepping the Exile\u003c\/i\u003e. He is also well known as a speaker on matters relating to Yiddish language and culture and more general aspects of Judaism. He lives in Toronto with his wife and daughter.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 320\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.3 x 8.6 x 5.8 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e April 12, 2016\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51761037541664,"sku":"9781250071514","price":36.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/20f86bdee849f97c3a233ab963b862d0.webp?v=1780197873","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/rhapsody-in-schmaltz-yiddish-food-and-why-we-cant-stop-eating-it-hardcover","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}