John M. Efron in conversation with Steven J. Zipperstein

Tues, Apr 29 • 7:00 PM

City Lights Bookstore

About this event

Join historian John M. Efron as he engages in a conversation with Steven J. Zipperstein about Efron's newly published book, 'All Consuming: Germans, Jews, and the Meaning of Meat', which explores the cultural history of meat within Jewish dietary laws and its role in shaping ethnic identities in Germany. This event is hosted by City Lights and Stanford University Press, celebrating the intersection between Jewish heritage and culinary traditions. The event will be held onsite at City Lights and broadcasted on Zoom, requiring registration for online participation.

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