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The bagel's journey from Eastern Europe to American identity

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The bagel's journey in America is a narrative of immigration, originating from Eastern European Jews who brought the food with them while escaping persecution. Initially found in New York bakeries and street carts, it evolved into a widely available supermarket item. The bagel remains a significant cultural symbol for American Jews, present in various life events from celebrations to mourning. AI

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  1. Fortune TIER_1 English(EN) · The Associated Press, Josh Cornfield ·

    Seeds, schmear, sesame: How a bagel’s toasted crunch that became a reflection of America’s identity

    New York’s immigrant neighborhoods turned the bagel into a ticket to the American table.

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