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A History of Jewish Desserts
2025-09-08 19:00:00 2025-09-08 20:00:00 America/Chicago A History of Jewish Desserts Find out all about the passive-aggressive rugelach, what a bubbe and a babka have in common, and where you can find the best Jewish apple cake in this humorous presentation. Northbrook Public Library - Pollak Room AB - First Floor

Monday, September 08
7:00pm - 8:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-09-08 19:00:00 2025-09-08 20:00:00 America/Chicago A History of Jewish Desserts Find out all about the passive-aggressive rugelach, what a bubbe and a babka have in common, and where you can find the best Jewish apple cake in this humorous presentation. Northbrook Public Library - Pollak Room AB - First Floor

Northbrook Public Library

Pollak Room AB - First Floor

Find out all about the passive-aggressive rugelach, what a bubbe and a babka have in common, and where you can find the best Jewish apple cake in this humorous presentation.

Knowing the history and humor behind your favorite Jewish desserts makes them taste sweeter.

Arianna Brooks is the author of two children's books on Jewish foods.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Adult Learning |

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