The Israeli Embassy in Brazil screened the film "Golda" in front of an audience of 150 politicians, diplomats, and journalists, but prior to the screening, a unique reception was held, featuring bowls of chicken soup prepared according to the late prime minister's famous recipe. The soup stole the show.
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The event was attended by dignitaries, including Senators Jaques Wagner and Ilana Trombka, and JudgeMarco Aurélio Mello from the Supreme Court. Also present were Judge Joel Pisano, Congresswoman Beatrice Kiss, representatives from the local Ministry of Foreign Affairs, as well as ambassadors from the United States, Armenia, Azerbaijan, the Dominican Republic, Belgium, and India. Members of the Jewish community and advocates from the Stand with Us organization also attended the gathering.
Israel's Ambassador to Brazil, Daniel Zonshine, delivered his remarks at the start of the evening and spoke about Golda's contribution as the Foreign Minister in establishing the Agency for International Development Cooperation, emphasizing that as a woman, she had to fight for her place and that this ongoing struggle for gender equality continues, even still.
Liora Zonshine, the Ambassador's wife, had the idea of offering the guests a bowl of soup, prepared according to Golda's famous recipe. The reactions were overwhelmingly positive.
"The soup is really comforting, especially after a long and hard day at work, and I understand why Golda served it to her guests," Iliana Trumka, CEO of the Brazilian Senate, said.
"We were delighted to share with the many important guests who came to watch the film, the experience of one of the most prominent figures in the history of Israel," Zonshine said. "Golda Meir is a significant figure in shaping Israel's foreign policy to this day."
Golda Meir's recipe for Chicken Soup:
- Boil the chicken with parsley, celery, cut-up carrots, peeled onions, salt, papers, and a pinch of paprika, until the chicken is tender.
- If you like rice you may add it after straining the soup, bringing it to boil for another quarter of an hour.
- Golda Meir generally serves chicken soup with Matzah balls which she prepares as follows: The Matzahs are soaked in cold water until soft, then squeezed dry, crushed with a fork, and added fried onions and a little oil, some parsley, salt, paper, and two beaten eggs. Make into small balls, and set aside before serving for one hour. Half an hour before serving, drop the ball into the boiling soup and cook for about half an hour.