Foodie Friendsgiving: Morgan Raum, Jeremy Jacobowitz, Emily Stephenson, and Amanda Dell in Conversation with Eitan Bernath

Amanda Dell is the Vice President of Programs & Communications at the Jewish Food Society, a nonprofit dedicated to preserving and celebrating Jewish culinary heritage worldwide. A third-generation New Yorker, Amanda curates dynamic programming that connects tradition with contemporary food culture, including developing The Great Nosh, the cross-cultural picnic celebrating Jewish food and culture on Governor’s Island presented by the Jewish Food Society, now entering its second year.

Amanda has spent the past six years helping to build Jewish Food Society into a global platform for engagement, leading the launch of the organization’s own cookbook and programming national events to bring the mission of Jewish Food Society to life and creating meaningful ways for people to connect with Jewish culture wherever they are.

Prior to joining Jewish Food Society, Amanda was the co-director of Food Book Fair, a bi-coastal festival dedicated to writing about eating. Her first experience in hospitality was guarding the guest book at the New York City institution, Gramercy Tavern Amanda is also the host of Schmaltzy, a live storytelling podcast exploring the intersection of Jewish identity and food, featuring voices such as Ilana Glazer, Alison Roman and Jake Cohen.

Grounded in her deep love for New York City, her work reflects a commitment to celebrating both Jewish identity and the rich diversity of the city she calls home.