Yeshiva on the Spit

Name: Yeshiva on the Spit
Yield: 4 people
Ingredients: 2 eggplants; 2 zucchinis; 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 lemon (juice and zest); 1 tsp sumac; 100 g feta cheese; 16 black olives, pitted; salt and pepper to taste; 1 small red onion

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TypeSide dish

Serves4 people

DateAugust 30, 2026

Grilled rows of vegetables like an ultra-Orthodox study hall, with sharp dressing for political tension.

A side dish of grilled eggplant and zucchini slices, neatly lined up like the men in a yeshiva. A sharp lemon-sumac dressing brings tension, while feta and black olives symbolize the black suits and white shirts. The platter shows the silhouette of a long study hall.

Ingredients

2 eggplants
2 zucchinis
2 tbsp olive oil
1 lemon (juice and zest)
1 tsp sumac
100 g feta cheese
16 black olives, pitted
salt and pepper to taste
1 small red onion

Method

Slice the eggplants and zucchinis lengthwise into 0.5 cm thick strips.
Brush the slices with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
Grill the slices over high heat until well-marked and cooked through.
Slice the red onion into thin half rings.
Arrange the grilled slices alternately in neat rows on a large rectangular platter, like benches in a study hall.
Crumble the feta over the rows as 'white collars.'
Place two black olives at the end of each row as 'hats.'
Mix lemon juice, zest, and sumac for a sharp dressing and drizzle over everything.
Garnish with the red onion for extra sharpness.

Serving notes

Serve on a rectangular platter for the hall effect.
Place the platter in the center of the table to spark discussion.