THE SEDER AS A BLUEPRINT FOR IDENTITY

WHEN A HOLIDAY BECOMES A STORY OF FREEDOM

Some traditions don’t just mark time—they carry it. The Passover Seder is one of the oldest continuous rituals in the world, a table where memory, meaning, and identity are passed from one generation to the next. It’s a night when symbols become stories, questions become lessons, and the journey from slavery to freedom is retold so it can be lived again.

This week on Culinary Confidential, we gather around that table with voices that bridge past and present: Spencer, a Hebrew school student offering the clarity and curiosity of the next generation; Jay Buchsbaum, VP of Education at Royal Wine Corp, tracing the evolution of kosher wine from ancient tradition to modern craftsmanship; and Chef Naomi Nachman, whose work in the Passover kitchen brings innovation to a holiday rooted in ritual.

WHAT WE’RE EXPLORING

Our guests guide us through the layers of the Seder—why matzo matters, how bitter herbs teach resilience, and what it means to ask questions that keep history alive. We look at how food, wine, and storytelling intertwine to create a ritual that is both deeply personal and universally resonant. It’s a conversation about liberation, legacy, and the ways a holiday meal becomes a vessel for identity.

MEET THE HOST: CHRISTINA CATES

With more than twenty years in New York City’s restaurant world, Christina Cates brings seasoned insight and a global perspective to every episode. A graduate of The Art Institute of New York’s Restaurant Management program, she has held leadership roles at Tavern on the Green, The Palm, and Almond Tribeca—experience that shapes thoughtful, grounded conversations about food, culture, and the people who carry tradition forward.

TUNE IN

Sunday, April 5 at 9 PM EST
AM970 Radio or via the AM970 mobile app.
Replays on Amazon, Apple, iHeart, Spotify, and more.
More info: culinaryconfidentialchristina.com

Because some stories aren’t just told—they’re inherited.

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