Israeli cuisine has gained popularity in America largely due to the success of Philadelphia-based chef Michael Solomonov and his restaurant Zahav.

Allison, Eilon, Don, and Noah explore the fusion of American and Israeli cultures in the context of Thanksgivukah, delving into topics such as the state of the Conservative Movement in America and Israel, the motivations of American settlers in the West Bank, and the experiences of American immigrants raising children in Israel.

Simon Dubnov, a prominent Jewish historian and public intellectual in Russia, explores the debates surrounding Jewish emigration from Russia in the late 19th century.