Annabel Rabiyah

Annabel Rabiyah is the cofounder of Awafi Kitchen, an Iraqi Jewish cultural food initiative. Through sharing recipes and making meals, Awafi pays tribute to a lesser known culinary heritage. In addition to their social media presence, Awafi Kitchen hosts pop-up restaurant events, virtual cooking demos and presentations on Iraqi-Jewish history.

Awafi Kitchen is a platform centered on building community – between members of the Iraqi diaspora, Jews with lesser known histories, and anyone interested in the history and stories behind food!