Passover commemorates the story of Moses leading the Jewish people to freedom out of enslavement in Egypt. On the first nights of the weeklong holiday, families gather for a Seder dinner where the story is retold alongside wine, matzo and rituals such as the Four Questions. This year, Zeitlin’s Delicatessen and Kaufman’s Deli are again offering take-out Seder; it’s necessary for a changing clientele that might need a little extra help preparing laborious traditional Jewish foods. During an interview with the Tribune, Zeitlin and Dworkin discussed their respective menus, how the Jewish deli is changing and their own particular likes and dislikes. Tap on our bio link to read more. —— Photo 1: Gervacio Moreno scoops cooked matzo balls out of boiling water at Kaufman’s Bagel & Delicatessen (@kaufmansdeli). Photo 2: Charoset, center, is one of the specialty items prepared and sold at Kaufman’s Bagel & Delicatessen during Passover. Photo 3: Zeitlin’s Delicatessen (@zeitlinsdelicatessen) owner Sam Zeitlin prepares a brisket with Dr. Brown’s Black Cherry Soda. Photo 4: Bette Dworkin, owner of Kaufman’s Bagel & Delicatessen. ? Ahmed Ali Akbar / Chicago Tribune ? Stacey Wescott and Antonio Perez / Chicago Tribune / @staceywescott27 and @apereztribune

Passover commemorates the story of Moses leading the Jewish people to freedom out of enslavement in Egypt. On the first nights of the weeklong holiday, families gather for a Seder dinner where the story is retold alongside wine, matzo and rituals such as the Four Questions.

This year, Zeitlin’s Delicatessen and Kaufman’s Deli are again offering take-out Seder; it’s necessary for a changing clientele that might need a little extra help preparing laborious traditional Jewish foods.

During an interview with the Tribune, Zeitlin and Dworkin discussed their respective menus, how the Jewish deli is changing and their own particular likes and dislikes.

Tap on our bio link to read more.

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Photo 1: Gervacio Moreno scoops cooked matzo balls out of boiling water at Kaufman’s Bagel & Delicatessen (@kaufmansdeli).

Photo 2: Charoset, center, is one of the specialty items prepared and sold at Kaufman’s Bagel & Delicatessen during Passover.

Photo 3: Zeitlin’s Delicatessen (@zeitlinsdelicatessen) owner Sam Zeitlin prepares a brisket with Dr. Brown’s Black Cherry Soda.

Photo 4: Bette Dworkin, owner of Kaufman’s Bagel & Delicatessen.

? Ahmed Ali Akbar / Chicago Tribune
? Stacey Wescott and Antonio Perez / Chicago Tribune / @staceywescott27 and @apereztribune