Much of the bond between India and Israel, is based on both societies innovating and moving quickly toward the future, while rooted in deep history and heritage. As a young, multi-cultural country, the Israeli Kitchen has influences from all parts of the world. The Israeli kitchen is known for its being extremely innovative, changing and improving the traditional, cultural, recipes. Hence, the focus of the workshop was not only on baking per-se, but also on the concept of innovating in typically traditional spheres. People from various backgrounds participated in this unique workshop to experience the art of kneading the dough, making various shapes, and baking the fluffy Israeli pastries. They experience the diversity in the different Israeli pastries such as Jerusalem Beigale, Challa bread, Rogalach, Fucacia with Shakshuka, and many more. Essential ingredients were exclusively brought from Israel to maintain the authenticity of the dishes.

This workshop was the first of a series of events hosted by the Consulate General as part of the activities celebrating the 27 years of the official diplomatic ties between India and Israel. On 1st of February, Keren Agam conducted a baking workshop for students from Christ University, where the students got a first-hand learning experience of baking the traditional dishes. In the evening, the Consul General held an exclusive intimate “Shabbat dinner” to mark the beginning of the Jewish holy day of the week.  A fun session of baking traditional Israeli “Challa” bread – the traditional Israeli Friday night dinner bread - was conducted for the guests before the dinner.​