From April 12-20, Jewish people around the world observe the holiday of Passover, commemorating the Exodus from Egypt. Because the ancient Israelites had to leave the land of Egypt in a hurry, they could not wait for their bread to rise before fleeing, and so many Jewish people abstain from eating any leavened bread or baked goods during the holiday. To help accommodate Jewish students who are keeping Passover, Bon Appétit announced several new items that they will be offering in dining halls and cafes throughout the week.
Matzah Sandwich
Passover is sometimes referred to as the “Feast of unleavened bread,” and observers of the holiday enjoy matzah, baked crackers of flour and water. In an effort to include more matzah on their menu, BonApp has unveiled a revolutionary grab-and-go option: the matzah sandwich. Students can choose two slices of white, wheat, rye or gluten-free bread for a piece of matzah to be sandwiched between.
“It’s the perfect Passover snack,” a BonApp chef said. “Matzah leaves crumbs everywhere. Putting it between slices of bread makes it less messy. That’s why sandwiches were created, you know.”
Pork and Shrimp Stir-fry
In addition to a prohibition on leavened products, some Eastern European Jews also refrain from eating soy, rice, corn, sesame, beans, peas and legumes. While this would normally mean the Chopsticks and Woks station is off limits during Passover, BonApp got creative to make a stir-fry option without any of these products.
“We just really wanted to accommodate students with religious dietary restrictions during this time,” a dining manager said. “It’s really important that we honor all of these sacred rules, especially during a time such as Passover. I’m really glad that we were able to honor all of the religious rules in making this special pork-and-shrimp dish. L’chaim!”
The kosher for Passover pork and shrimp stir-fry will be available at lunch throughout the week.
Rocks
What better way to remember your ancestors wandering through the desert than to physically experience their environment? BonApp has gone great lengths to sustainably source sandstone for enjoyment during Passover. While the rocks were initially meant to be served throughout the holiday, BonApp has run into a serious sandstone shortage as the Geology majors ate their whole supply in mere hours. At press time, BonApp employees were heard conversing amongst themselves, asking if people would know the difference if they just grabbed some rocks from outside and coated them in graham cracker crumbs.
