A Friday Tradition: Italian and Jewish Influences Make for an Eclectic Shabbat Dinner

A Friday Tradition: Italian and Jewish Influences Make for an Eclectic Shabbat Dinner
Shannon Sarna’s Shabbat dinner spread includes Jewish staples like challah and recipes passed down from her mother, such as pasta and meatballs and a big Italian salad with seasonal greens. Samira Bouaou/The Epoch Times
Annie Wu
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SOUTH ORANGE, N.J.—Her voice sang clearly across the room, warm and sweet.
Shabbat is centered around the family, a celebration of bonds between loved ones, a time to cherish each other’s company.
Annie Wu
Annie Wu
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Annie Wu joined the full-time staff at the Epoch Times in July 2014. That year, she won a first-place award from the New York Press Association for best spot news coverage. She is a graduate of Barnard College and the Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism.
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