Nissimmi is a chef, rabbi, international educator and speaker, who combines his love of food and people with his commitment to building connections between culture, Jewish identity, and tradition.

From flavorful foundations in his grandmother Miriam’s kitchen to working in some of Israel’s most renowned restaurants, Nissimmi’s culinary journey is rooted in the traditions and flavors of the Jewish heritage, stories and memories. His work explores the central role food plays in shaping Jewish identity, using rich historic knowledge, Jewish texts, and of course, carbs.

We invite you to a cooking demonstration with Nissimmi to learn more deeply about what connects Jewish kitchens worldwide, and to experience favorite contemporary Israeli dishes. Doors open at 6:00pm.

Chef Bio: Beyond the cutting board, Nissimmi holds degrees in philosophy, economics, political science, and law. He received his rabbinical ordination from the Hartman Institute. He serves as a Casualties Notification Officer as part of his reserves duty in the IDF, where he has dedicated more than 200 days since October 7th. Nissimmi lives in Jerusalem with his wife, Shlomit, and their three daughters. He leads the Siah Yitzhak Congregation in Katamon.

This program is in partnership with the Pozez JCC and Friends of the IDF and is proudly supported by the Israel Engagement Fund: A JCC Association of North America Program Accelerator and the Ministry of Diaspora Affairs.

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