https://freerepublic.com/tag/arayesburger/ en-us Thu, 17 Sep 2026 16:57:41 GMT Focus Forum 15 https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/4395893/posts An Israeli-owned restaurant in New York City has found itself at the center of an online controversy after adding arayes to its menu, prompting accusations from pro-Palestinian activists that it was appropriating Arab and Palestinian cuisine. Shifka, a Mediterranean pita restaurant located at 324 Bowery in Manhattan, recently added an “Arayes Burger" to its menu, consisting of beef, caramelized onions and tahini-yogurt. According to a report by Al Araby TV, a video published by the restaurant promoting the dish sparked criticism on social media, with users accusing the Israeli-owned establishment of “stealing" another Arab dish. Al Araby presented the controversy... Arutz Sheva https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/4395893/posts#comment Thu, 17 Sep 2026 16:57:41 GMT