Koshersoul: The Faith and Food Journey of an African American Jew

Koshersoul: The Faith and Food Journey of an African American Jew by Michael Twitty is a James Beard Award–winning exploration of identity, memory, and migration told through the lens of food, weaving together the culinary traditions of the African diaspora and global Jewish communities. Blending memoir, history, and an eclectic collection of recipes, Twitty introduces “koshersoul” as a conversation of cultures—where dishes like collard green kreplach, black-eyed pea hummus, and West African–inspired brisket reflect both heritage and innovation. Thoughtful, layered, and deeply personal, Koshersoul is a powerful meditation on how food sustains tradition, expresses faith, and tells the story of who we are.