The Nosher Food Editor Shannon Sarna Presents “The Dynamic Cuisine of Jerusalem” Cooking Demo at Hadassah Chicago NS July 12

(July 10, 2017 – CHICAGO, IL) – The Nosher Food Editor Shannon Sarna will present “The Dynamic Cuisine of Jerusalem” in a live cooking demonstration at 10 AM on Wednesday, July 12 as part of Hadassah Chicago-North-Shore’s (CNS) “Summer Camp” programs of cultural and educational programming to its membership and Chicago area residents, announced Luisa Ellenbogen, President, Hadassah CNS. The “Summer Camp” events place at Beth Hillel Congregation Bnai Emunah, 3220 Big Tree Lane, Wilmette, IL. Tickets are still available for July 12 and walk-ins are welcome. For more information, call 847.205.1900 or visit www.hadassah.org/cns.

The “Summer Camp” programs on July 12, 19 and 26 from 10:00 AM – 12 noon will offer special Israeli-themed programs for women, men, young adults, and families including:

• July 12 -- The Dynamic Cuisine of Jerusalem – Join Hadassah food guru and The Nosher Food Editor Shannon Sarna for a live cooking demonstration and a look at the fast-changing cuisine of Jerusalem; Leah Polin and Judi Steinberg are chairpersons. The cooking demo is part of "Every Bite Counts: Hadassah's Nutrition Program.
• July 19 –The Arts in Jerusalem – Literature, TV & Cinema – Rachel Kamin, Director of the Joseph & Mae Gray Cultural & Learning Center offers a guided tour of current Israeli literature. Cindi Stern, Director of the Chicago Festival of Israeli Cinema discusses modern Israeli cinema and television; Lillian Mann and Bobbi Levin are chairpersons;
• July 26 – Music & Melodies of Jerusalem -- Cantors Marla Aviva Bentley, Rayna Green, Faryn Kates Rudnick, Menahem Kohl and Hasha Musha Perman return by popular demand to offer an inspirational program with a musical exploration of Jerusalem through the ages; Barbara Epstein is chairperson.

Hadassah Chicago-North Shore (CNS) President Luisa Ellenbogen enthuses, “Each summer, Hadassah CNS offers a ’Summer Camp’ of four exhilarating programs of cultural and educational offerings that explore the rich and varied cultural of Israel for our members. First offered in 2011, these exciting and fun-filled ‘Summer Camp’ programs revitalize and recharge our membership and are open to Chicago area residents.”

Individual tickets are $18 in advance or $20 at the door. For more information, please call the Hadassah CNS office at 847.205-1900, email at cns@hadassah.org or visit: www.hadasssah.org/cns.

Hadassah Chicago-North Shore (CNS), founded in 1928 and representing 11,000 members in the Greater Chicagoland Area, is located at Joseph & Mae Gray Hadassah House, Suite #800, Northbrook, IL 60062; Telephone: 847.205-1900; email: Chicago-northshore@hadassah.org; or visit http://www.hadassah.org/regions/chicago-north-shore/.

Hadassah is the largest Jewish women’s organization in the United States. With 330,000 members, associates and supporters across the country, Hadassah brings Jewish women together to effect change and advocate on critical issues such as medical care and research, women's empowerment, and the security of Israel. Through the Hadassah Medical Organization's (HMO) two hospitals, the world-renowned trauma center and the leading research facility in Jerusalem, Hadassah supports the delivery of exemplary patient care to over a million people every year. HMO serves without regard to race, religion or nationality and earned a Nobel Peace Prize Nomination in 2005 for building “bridges to peace” through equality in medical treatment. For more information, visit www.hadassah.org.