Cooking for a Cause: PHDS brings Jewish education to the head of the table

Join the Providence Hebrew Day School (PHDS) community as they celebrate Kosher cuisine and present a multiple-bidding auction in support of Jewish education in the local community at their 19th annual “Prize is Right: Cooking for a Cause” event on March 6 at 5:30 p.m. at the Providence Marriott Hotel. Proceeds from the Prize is Right raffle and auction go to the PHDS scholarship fund to provide financial aid to families in need.

The evening will feature a cooking demonstration and tasting led by Elizabeth Kurtz, whose website gourmetkoshercooking.com has become the go-to Kosher recipe site for thousands of readers. Watch and learn how Kurtz prepares three delectable recipes from her newly published book, “Celebrate: Food, Family, Shabbos,” while enjoying a taste of each Kosher creation. With a $250 raffle ticket purchase, you can take home a copy of her hardcover book. 

Starting now and continuing as a live auction at the event, The Prize is Right offers more than 30 different prizes such as electronics, high-end cookware, games and toys for kids, fine wine, gift certificates and much more. The dedicated prize website is now open for bidding; and you need not be present to win. Browse the prizes and bid on your favorites now at www.pir2016.com.

Since 1946, Providence Hebrew Day School (PHDS) has matriculated hundreds with a cutting-edge education. PHDS offers all Jewish children an excellent preparation for college, career and life.

In support of their efforts, Ellen Benz, a PHDS parent, states, “PHDS is a school which does not simply ‘teach’ Judaism – they live the values which they teach day in and day out – thus, graduating students who are ethical, respectful, kind, considerate human beings, ready to make a difference in this world. Our community (and the world at large) needs more such young people. However, Jewish education is costly and we’ve relied on the generosity of our supporters throughout the years to operate this fine institution. We are now facing a critical time, with a difficult economic situation barely behind us and we need your help today. By supporting this event, you will enable all Jewish families in Rhode Island to provide a quality Jewish education for their children.”

For more information about the Providence Hebrew Day School and The Prize is Right: Cooking for a Cause, visit the website at pir2016.com or contact Rachel Lewin at 401-331-5327, ext. 20.