Recently, weird and wonderful things have been happening in the Mayanot kitchen – an array of magical aromas waft through the hallowed halls of the Yeshiva to a chorus of rumbling tummies. Mealtimes have become a highlight of the day. What or who has caused this food revolution at Mayanot - our new chef, Yitschak Rosenzweig. Yitschak hails from Brazil, just outside of Sao Paulo, a city which UNESCO has chosen as one of the best places in the world for gastronomy, ‘that means I taste everything’, Yitschak jovially explained. Yitschak has been at Mayanot for a month but he has a long history of working with food, developing his craft in various kitchens across Sao Paulo. However, after making aliyah nine years ago, Yitschak decided to become a teacher. Soon, the pull of the kitchen was too strong to resist, and six years ago, Yitschak returned to the trade he loves so much. Hearing him talk about being in the kitchen, it is hard to believe Yitschak could have worked as anything else.