Tree of Life Synagogue hosts Big Nosh fundraiser [Video]

COLUMBIA, S.C. — The Tree of Life Congregation, one of the oldest Jewish synagogues in Columbia, held its annual fundraiser, the Big Nosh, on Sunday. The yearly event brings the community together for food and culture.

“It usually happens in May,” Patty Tucker said. “It’s our annual fundraiser; we provide all different kinds of Jewish food.”

Tucker, the president of the Tree of Life Synagogue, said they’ve been holding the event for 20 years, providing options like matzah ball soup, brisket and more.

“I love the latkes, and we just love the food; it’s really good,” Vanessa Mota said. “The brisket melts in your mouth.”

“We are a diverse group; already, we have an American, we have a Brazilian, and I’m from South Africa, so we’re used to being in different cultures and trying different food,” Mark Geel said.

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