Shanti House began its journey with open Shabbat dinners for anyone without a warm, familial place to enjoy a Friday night meal. Over time, these gatherings became the foundation of Shanti House.

At these meals, Jewish, Christian, and Muslim youth sit together around the table, singing “Shalom Aleichem” in harmony. Afterward, we share stories and parables to uplift and guide them through challenging moments, lighting the way to a brighter future.

These stories and parables, combined with the warmth of Shabbat meals, form the heart of the book “Not by Food Alone”. This cookbook encapsulates the unique magic of Shanti House and provides a sense of family to countless homeless youth.

Thirty-two of Israel’s leading chefs volunteered their talents to this vital project. Together, we transformed basic ingredients into 54 stunning Shabbat meals—one for each week of the year. Each recipe is accompanied by a weekly story or parable and breathtaking photography.

Additional Purchase Options:

• Not by Food Alone in English
• Softcover edition in Hebrew

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