Virtual Cooking Classes with Chef Harry

Support a Small Business in Israel

By booking a class, you're creating a meaningful experience to connect to Jewish tradition and supporting small Israeli businesses during challenging times. Strengthen the connection between diaspora communities and Israel strong through food, culture, and shared experiences.

Interactive Online Cooking Experience

About Your Instructor

Harry Rubenstein is a pastry chef and culinary guide based in Israel. Through his company Harry's Baked, Harry offers food tours and cooking classes that combine culinary expertise with warm storytelling and cultural connection. His interactive online classes have been featured by The Times of Israel, AMIT, Authentic Israel, and numerous synagogues, schools, and Jewish organizations worldwide.

Program Overview

Connect your community with Israel this Hanukkah through an interactive cooking experience. Perfect for synagogues, Men's Clubs, Sisterhoods, alumni groups, and other community circles, this masterclass teaches the art of making perfect latkes while creating meaningful connections through food and tradition.

Class Details

Duration: 1-1.5 hours
Group Size: Flexible - suitable for both intimate groups and large communities
Price: $450 per session
Platform: Zoom
Language: English
Skill Level: All levels welcome - from beginners to experienced cooks

What's Included

Pre-class preparation materials
Complete ingredient list
Equipment checklist
Shopping tips and ingredient substitution options
Advance notice for dietary modifications or allergies
Interactive cooking instruction
Step-by-step guidance
Professional techniques and tips
Troubleshooting support
Cultural engagement
Stories about Jewish food traditions
Connection to Israeli culture
Interactive Q&A throughout
Post-class support
Recipe documentation
Follow-up tips via email

How It Works

Booking

Schedule your session
Receive confirmation and initial information
Discuss any specific community needs or requests

Preparation (1 week before)

Receive detailed ingredient and equipment lists
Get shopping tips and substitution options
Address any dietary concerns or questions

Class Setup (15 minutes before)

Early access to Zoom room
Technical check and setup support
Brief orientation

The Experience

Welcome and introduction
Overview of ingredients and process
Step-by-step cooking instruction
Stories and cultural connection
Interactive Q&A throughout
Tasting and discussion

Testimonials

"Harry's Latkes Master Class was a huge hit for our Times of Israel Community. Hundreds joined in, and everyone loved Harry's expertise, humor, professional production and warmth."

Mick Weinstein, COO, The Times of Israel

"Harry's cooking classes are fun, captivating, and delicious. The recipes are always creative and his teaching energy is infectious (the good infectious!)."

Avi Green, Managing Director, Authentic Israel

"Harry Rubenstein did a wonderful job introducing our virtual audience to the world of a long forgotten Jewish dessert. Harry was full of historically relevant information and practical hands-on baking tips. Harry was funny and entertaining for our participants."