SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) – Monterey Square in Savannah was filled with food, music, and dancing for the 37th annual Shalom Y’all Jewish Food Festival.
Congregation Mickve Israel hosts the festival. It brings traditional Jewish cuisine to the Hostess City.
Latkes, matzo ball soup, shawarma, and other items sold out quickly.
Local musicians performed traditional Jewish songs and other songs, including “Sweet Caroline” by Neil Diamond.
Attendees describe their experience
Chris Shelver-Goodrich, a first-time attendee, said the festival gave people a look at the food of Jewish culture.
“They want you to see how much time and love they put into the food of their culture,” Shelver-Goodrich said. “Any time I can have matzo ball soup, I am so excited.”
Attendees and volunteers said the crowd grew compared with last year’s event.
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