Jews and Chinese Food November 7, 2010

1 P.M. Panel Discussion

Jennifer 8. Lee, author, The Fortune Cookie Chronicles; Prof. Donald I. Siegel, author, From Lokshen to LoMein: The Jewish Love Affair with Chinese Food; and Andrew Coe, author, Chop Suey: A Cultural History of Chinese Food in the United States

That Jews have an affinity for Chinese food is no secret. Our panel explores why going out “to eat Chinese” continues to be a ritual for many Jewish families. Following the discussion, join us for a walking tour of Chinatown organized by the Museum of Chinese in America.

$10, $7 students/seniors, $5 for members
Separate fee for walking tour.
Join us in the gallery for mah jongg pick-up games starting at 12 P.M.

2:30 P.M. Walking Tour of Chinatown
Bus transportation to Chinatown provided. Pre-registration for the walking tour is required; space is limited to 50.

$15, $12 students/seniors, $10 Museum and MOCA members

Co-sponsored by the Museum of Chinese in America

Official Website: http://www.mjhnyc.org