Jewish Chicago Magazine

Micah is one of the most distinctive Jewish food voices of her generation. As a registered
dietitian nutritionist, trained chef, award-winning cookbook author, and acclaimed children’s author, she has built a career at the intersection of food, Jewish identity, and community.
 
Following her move from San Francisco, Micah immediately went to work pounding the pavement to learn about Chicago’s Jewish communities and how she could incorporate her vegetarian Jewish cooking within them. Micah recently founded The Tish, a Chicagoland-based women’s Shabbat Club that donates all proceeds to charity.
 
“Jewish identity is not a backdrop for Micah: it is the heart of her work,” shared her friend. “She has dedicated her career to celebrating and preserving modern Jewish cuisine, bringing dishes rooted in tradition to new audiences with creativity and care.”

Beyond the kitchen, Micah is a powerhouse in food media. Asa frequent contributor to various publications, she leads high-level discourse on how Jewish cuisine tells a story of resilience and Jewish joy. Micah is currently working on her second cookbook, inspired by her Shabbat Club, the Tish, which will come out in Spring 2028.

Age: 34
 
Pronouns: she/her/hers
 
Primary gig: Cookbook Author and Recipe Developer
 
On the side: Co-Founder of The Tish, food photographer, dietitian, and mom
 
Describe yourself in 10 words or less: Dedicated, energetic, and passionate
 
List any formal volunteer leadership roles and memberships you currently hold: I aim to bring together Jews of all ages and backgrounds through cooking and nutrition classes that meet people where they are. Whether teaching in synagogues and community centers or connecting virtually from my own kitchen, I make Jewish culture, food, and tradition feel approachable, joyful, and accessible to all.
 
Something most people don’t know about you: I have been to 55 countries…and counting!
 
Your best piece of advice: If you don’t ask for it, you won’t get it.