Ancient Jewish dish becomes melting pot of Israeli cuisine
Consumed by Jews for Sabbath lunch since antiquity, the rich cholent stew is enjoying a renaissance in Israel -- and not only among the religious.
Patrons enjoying cholent, a traditional Jewish stew, at Yoel's restaurant in Meah Shearim, Jerusalem. Many of the resaturants in Meah Shearim open late on Thursday nights to serve cholent. Photo by Nati Shohat/Flash90
