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Chef-in-Residence:
Hélène Jawhara Piñer

Hélène Jawhara Piñer is a French-Spanish historian, educator, and chef specializing in Sephardic culinary heritage and the recreation of historical recipes. She is the author of a cookbook on  Sephardic cuisine and a study of medieval Jewish food culture in Spain and France, and has shared her research, recipes, and teaching with communities throughout Europe and North and South America.

We look forward to welcoming Hélène to Har Zion as our Chef-in-Residence in June 2027 for a special series of programs exploring Jewish history, culture, and cuisine. In anticipation of her visit, Hélène has shared several recipes with our community to enjoy throughout the year.