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1941-2025

Joachim (Jody) Sluijter

Jody Sluijter (1941–2025) was a passionate collector of Jewish cookbooks from around the world, a love that grew into a remarkable collection once showcased by the Joods Museum in Amsterdam. Beyond his culinary interests, he dedicated his life to helping others as a social worker, volunteer, and advocate for people in vulnerable positions. His joy in food, stories, and tradition lives on through his cookbooks, which reflect both his heritage and his lifelong curiosity.