BROOKLYN HEIGHTS, BROOKLYN — A local Jewish cultural organization will host the ultimate traditional Jewish dessert event this month, "From Here to Halvah," where those with an eclectic sweet tooth can eat their hearts out while learning about the history of the sweets they're tasting. The Workmen's Circle, a NYC-based organization that promotes community education about Jewish history and culture, will host the event that features confections from Shelsky's of Brooklyn, Danny Macaroons and Breads Bakery.

While attendees eat piles of macaroons and other Jewish treats (and drink wine, beer and coffee), Leah Koenig, author of Modern Jewish Cooking, will host a panel on Jewish desserts featuring Gabriella Gershenson, who has written for Rachael Ray Every Day Magazine, Saveur Magazine, and Time Out New York; Adina Steiman, special projects editor at Epicurious; and Dan Cohen, owner of Danny Macaroons.

"From Here to Halvah" is the first event of the year for the Workmen's Circle's annual Taste of Jewish Culture series, which also includes the Taste of Jewish Culture Street Fair the last Sunday in June.