Brisket, Babka, & Beats 2026

A high-energy, cultural celebration for all ages blending traditional Jewish cuisine with the unmistakable rhythm & spirit of New Orleans Welcome to Brisket, Babka, & Beats, hosted by Jewish Community Day School in partnership with Shaya Barnett Foundation. Join us for a tasty evening filled with a variety of delicious bites from local chefs, groovy beats, and tasty cocktails, including vegetarian and kosher options. • Alon Shaya of Safta's Table • Samantha Weiss and Kelly Jacques of Ayu Bakehouse • Jason Gonzales of Gonzo’s Smokehouse & BBQ • Jared Gassenberger of Bon Ton Prime Rib • Linda Waknin of Dvash Catering • Breanne Kostyk of Flour Moon Bagels • Arvinder & Ashwin Vilkhu of The Kingsway & Saffron • Keisha Stepter of Meril With performances by Where Y'acht and The Shanks. 📚 Book Signing with Chef Alon Shaya: Celebrate the New Orleans launch of Chef Alon Shaya's new cookbook, Memories of a Good Meal: Recipes of Resilience Inspired by Stories of World War II Survival. Throughout the afternoon, Chef Shaya will be available to sign books, with copies available for purchase on-site from Octavia Books. Skip the line for sales and go straight to signing! Patron Level Tickets include a pre-purchased book. Event Date & Time: October 18, 2026 at 3:00 PM (Central Time) Event Location: NOLA Brewing & Pizza Co. Proceeds will be shared by Jewish Community Day School and Shaya Barnett Foundation. Interested in becoming a sponsor? See our Sponsorship Opportunities and contact us at [email protected].