Shabbat Shalom Author:Susan R. Friedland Recently, more and more Jewish families and singles have embraced the meal and its ceremonies as an occasion to draw together to affirm their faith and renew their common ties. Shabbat Shalom features both classics, like brisket, kugels, and cholents, and contemporary dishes, like Chicken with Pomegranates and Walnuts and Curried Meatballs.