The Bagel: A Story of Migration and Resilience | Irvine News

Presented by The Plant Daddies — rare specimen trees, living art, and hand-carved limestone vessels and fountains for extraordinary spaces. Showrooms in Los Angeles and Irvine. Listeners of Irvine News Today receive 10% off with code LANEWS10. theplantdaddies.com/lanews The bagel isn’t just breakfast—it’s a story of survival, migration, and American resilience. Born in Eastern Europe, brought to New York by Jewish immigrants, and now a national staple, it’s more than dough and toppings. From humble street carts to freezer aisles, it’s been shaped by generations of families like the Lenders, who turned a small bakery into a legacy. Today, bagels still carry that immigrant spirit, anchoring Jewish life from joyous bar mitzvahs to solemn shiva gatherings. Every bite? A taste of history, grit, and belonging. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/5d4e41e8e643afe3