With antisemitism on the rise, a glimmer of hope at Jewish delis

(The Center Square) – With antisemitism at its highest level in recorded history, Jewish delis in the U.S. are providing a glimpse of hope, celebration and award-winning pastrami on rye sandwiches.

This August marks the 10th annual National Deli Month , celebrating last century’s New York-style Jewish delicatessens. It was launched by David (Ziggy) Gruber of the beloved Houston establishment, Kenny & Ziggy’s New York Delicatessen Restaurant and Bakery.

Since 1999, Kenny & Ziggy’s “has made it a mission to give Houstonians the ultimate dining experience by combining traditional New York deli food with contemporary cuisine. Of course, it's in owner Ziggy Gruber’s blood, being he is a third-generation deli man, and his grandfather opened the first Jewish deli on Broadway in New York Cit