Fress Frumkeit: Michael Twitty on Living Jewish Culture Through Food and Language

This episode features award-winning culinary historian and food writer Michael W. Twitty, who discusses the significance of his diverse English, Hebrew, and African names and his extensive exposure to various languages growing up. He delves into his journey as a Jew by choice, how he learned Jewish English, and the profound connection between language, food, and cultural identity within Black and Jewish communities.

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Michael W. Twitty is an award-winning culinary historian and food writer living in Fredericksburg, Virginia. He blogs at afroculinaria.com, and he has appeared on many cooking shows. His books include The Cooking Gene, winner of the James Beard Award, and Koshersoul, winner of the National Jewish Book Award and one of my favorite books. Michael worked for many years in Jewish education. He’s a National Geographic Explorer, a TED Fellow, and a member of the 2022 Time 100 Next Class, and the first Revolutionary in Residence at the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation.