Aliza Grayevsky Somekh

An eighth-generation Jerusalemite, chef, and educator. She is the founder of Bishulim SF, a boutique catering company specializing in contemporary Israeli cuisine.

 

After more than thirty years in informal education, Aliza discovered a powerful way to share the story of Israel and Jewish culture through food. Her culinary experiences weave tradition, storytelling, and flavor into unforgettable moments that bring people together around the table.

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Cooking Classes & Workshops

• Hands-on classes for groups of any size
• Holiday cooking: bringing new flavors and dishes to your festive table
• Israeli brunch: celebrating all the favorites from the famous Israeli breakfast
• From East and West: exploring Jewish dishes and traditions from around the world
• Memulaim: expressing love through food stuffed vegetables with a variety of fillings and sauces
• Baking classic Jewish breads: challah, Jerusalem bagels, bialys, and more

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Lectures & Cooking Without a Kitchen

• Israeli Cuisine 101
• Breads of the Jews
• Spice-blending workshop
• Pickling workshop

 

 

Cultural Events, Festivals & Themed Dinners

• Immersive holiday celebrations: Passover Seder, Rosh Hashanah dinner, Chanukah party, Shavuot festival
• Aliyot Dinner: a 10-course journey through the different waves of Jewish immigration to Israel, from pre-statehood to today
• Sfaradim: telling the story of Jews expelled from Spain through the foods they carried and the cultures that influenced them
• Watch & Nosh: Israeli TV food clips paired with tastings of the dishes featured on screen
• Collaborative dinners with local chefs, highlighting contemporary Israeli cuisine
• Pop-ups at local venues (from one-day experiences to week-long residencies)

 

 

Additional Services

• Private chef services, with kosher, vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options available
• Catering for life-cycle occasions such as weddings, bar/bat mitzvahs, brit milah, and shiva gatherings
• Curated gift and holiday baskets

 

 

On a personal note, I would love to collaborate with you to create a one-of-a-kind experience tailored to the theme you wish to bring to life. Through food, I will make sure to tell your story infusing flavor, tradition, and creativity into a memorable experience for your community.