Ilana has collected many experiences over the last few decades, from interior designer to international educator, qualifying as a French pastry chef and working as a journalist for a number of publications. An educator with over 20 years experience, she has lived in New York, Caracas, Rio de Janeiro and Israel before settling in London in 2013.

Ilana is the Rebbetzen of Cockfosters and N Southgate United Synagogue, the Director of Projects for Jewish Futures and the founder and director of Ta’am, which is the crystallisation of over three decades of fascination, excitement and experimentation with Jewish food and makes food and food history vivid and alive.