Jawhar

natural local foodways and healing traditions in service of creating resilient communities. localeaders was established by uri mayer-chissick, a historian, and researcher of local food and medicine traditions. we research the history of traditional foodways and traditional medical methods, aiming to achieve a better understanding of those traditions, and finding out which of their principles and ideas can be effectively used today. traditions and cultural identity are an important stepping stone for long-lasting relationships in and between our communities. as we search into our past and present, we find ways to build a better tomorrow. together.