The Mizrahi Table: A Sephardic and Middle Eastern Cooking Series with Elliot Sion of The Wise Fool
Wednesday, November 4 @ 5:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Discover the rich flavors and traditions of Sephardi and Mizrahi Jewish cuisine in this hands-on cooking series led by Elliot Sion of The Wise Fool.
Elliot grew up in a Middle Eastern Jewish household and has spent 20 years in the New England restaurant industry, much of it in Eastern Mediterranean kitchens. His personal connection to the culinary heritage of the region combined with two decades of professional cooking experience will help guide the series through the cuisines and cultures of North Africa, the Middle East and the pre-Columbian Iberian Peninsula.
Each class will explore a different culinary tradition before the group gathers to enjoy a meal together. Whether you love to cook or simply enjoy discovering new cultures, you’ll leave with new recipes and a deeper appreciation for the diversity of Jewish life.
2026–27 Schedule
- Tuesday, October 6, 2026: “LeRosh VeLo LeZanav” – High Holiday culinary traditions of the Aleppan Jewish Community
- Wednesday, November 4, 2026: “From Beirut to Burlington” – Levantine Jewish cooking and the Diaspora
- Thursday, December 10, 2026: “Maoz Tzur” – 2,000 years of Hanukkah Culinary Traditions
- Wednesday, January 6, 2027: “Bendigamos” – The Iberian origins of Sephardic cuisine
Class Details
- 5:00–7:30 pm
- Approximately 90 minutes of hands-on cooking followed by dinner together
- Limited to 10 participants to create a relaxed, interactive experience
- Register for a single class or attend the entire series
