MSM 552 Gail Goldberg - Jewish Holiday Foods

Growing up in the Delta, Gail Goldberg celebrated all the traditional Jewish holidays with her family. In this episode, she describes some of the foods associated with certain holidays such as Chanukah, Rosh Hashanah and Passover and why some foods are forbidden. Since marrying into the Goldberg family and moving to Greenwood in the late '70s, Gail and her mother-in-law have worked together to make sure the Jewish traditions are not forgotten.  She reflects on how family recipes and practices have evolved as their family has grown. Of all the Jewish holidays Gail Goldberg's family observes, Rosh Hashanah is her favorite. She discusses the weeks of planning required to feed all the family and friends who come to celebrate. PHOTO: Wiki Commons