Bagel: History of a bread with a hole (gpn24) (opens in new tab)

Bagels are bread rolls with a hole, or pretzels with fewer holes, and are wonderful baked goods. Whether they are served with cream cheese and lox or hummus, there is probably nothing better than a fresh bagel. But did you know that bagels have a truly interesting history? From medieval German monasteries to Poland, and from the Jewish diaspora in New York and Montréal. So in this talk, I'll be covering the important questions of our time: Where does the Bagel come from? Where do you get the ...