Food that brings us together: The Jewish Food Festival returns!
The Jewish Food Festival, created by Sydney’s Shalom Collective, returns for its third year with an exciting milestone: the official launch of the Shalom Collective brand.
Last year’s Jewish Food Festival Photo: Giselle Haber
Formerly known as Shalom, Shalom Collective is dedicated to creating contemporary Jewish experiences that celebrate culture, deepen identity, and build a thriving community.
This year the Jewish Food Festival will be bigger, better, and more delicious! After last year’s incredible success with over 4,000 attendees, we’re scaling up to bring you even more: more food (enough to make every Jewish mother proud!), new vendors, interactive experiences, shaded seating areas, and opportunities to uncover the rich stories behind the flavours.
Rabbi Alon Meltzer, Director of Programs said: “Food is a universal language that connects people across generations and cultures. The Jewish Food Festival is a celebration of this connection. Whether you’re a foodie, culture enthusiast, or family looking for fun, the festival offers something for everyone.”
Explore the Food Market
The Jewish Food Festival is a vibrant celebration of Jewish cuisine, culture, and connection with live music and over 30 food stalls featuring Sydney’s finest Jewish vendors (all kosher), including:
Avner’s | Shuk | Brooklyn Boy Bagels |Tatata Pizza | Basta | FRESS Gourmet | 7 Fat Cows | Malabico | Dolce Tahlia | Manna Cuisine | Rimon Catering | Mendy’s | OMG! Donuts | Airy Fairy Floss| Perfect Pita | Sweet Chick | Daas Gelato | Rose Family Favourites | Food by Ausraeli | Bianca’s Deli | Calima | Drizzle | Soul Gourmet | Jo Cakes and Catering | JCA | Gertrude and Alice Cafe Bookstore | Kit Collection and more!
What’s on the Menu?
This year’s festival features a star-studded lineup of culinary talent and engaging workshops, including:
- “Fast Ed” Halmagyi @fastedmedia/@avnersbakery: From Avner’s and Better Homes and Gardens fame, Ed will demonstrate how to make Hungarian palacsinta (blintzes).
- Alice Zaslavsky (A Bite To Eat with Alice) @aliceinframes & Lisa Goldberg (Monday Morning Cooking Club) @heylisagoldberg: Explore how Jewish food connects and shapes community
- Adamama Workshops @_adamama_: Sustainable cooking demos on pickling, jam-making, planting and more
- Demonstrations by Tahlia Hagege, Michael Shafer, Anna Kharzeeva, and Elana Benjamin
Competitions & Activities
- Greatest Jewish Blintze Tossing Competition: If you thought pie throwing was fun – try toss a blintz with “Fast Ed” Halmagyi
- Mystery in the Mix: Intergenerational cook-off where participants turn surprise ingredients into culinary masterpieces. Judged by Alice Zaslavsky and Lisa Goldberg
- Kids Area: Free, hands-on activities in a shaded area including grinding your own flour, dress-ups, apron decorating, sensory play, gift card making, bubble play, a book-nook supported by PJ Library and an opportunity to bake for good at the Our Big Kitchen stall.
Cookbook Exchange
Give your beloved cookbooks a new home and discover fresh culinary inspiration! Bring your pre-loved cookbooks to trade for something new and exciting. It’s a deliciously eco-friendly way to upcycle your bookshelf.
The Jewish Food Festival is supported by the JCA LotBen Fund – in loving memory of Lotka and Bernard Ferster
Date: Sunday, 16 February 2025
Time: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Location: The Entertainment Quarter, Moore Park
Tickets: Includes access to demos, talks, and all children’s activities.
Adults: $10; Children 3-16 years: $5; Children under 3: Free Family Pass: $33
Buy tickets now at www.shalomcollective.com.au
