The fight between the Syrian Greeks and their Hellenistic Jewish clients and the historically faithful Jews the “Hassidim” not a fight between Orthodox religion, the good old ways of the old time religion that is not good enough for everyone, and the new high culture, the Hellenism which is the culture of conquest, the domain [...]

FROM PHIL LEMPERT: Is MSG Aggravating Your Allergies? July 23, 2010 SupermarketGuru has noticed that MSG is popping up on an increasing amount of food labels, and decided that this food additive definitely needed some more investigation. You might be surprised what we found out – especially if you suffer from allergies. First, let’s make [...]

Some years ago, someone gave us a recipe for chicken cutlets made on the BBQ grill that involved the use of vanilla. We were skeptical, but it was a real eye opener. As a result, we went on a vanilla kick. Here, then, is some good advice: NEVER, EVER cook carrots with vanilla. It was [...]

The short answer to the question everyone asks, why rabbis are not trusted, is expressed in an Aramaic aphorism, palginan dibbura, our words are bifurcated, we speak with the self-interestedness of the forked tongue. We by word mislead and do misdeed when we speak, we misrepresent when we explain, and we mystify in order to [...]

FROM KOSHER TODAY, MONDAY, JULY 20, 2010 The Kosher Symbol: A Seal of Trust for Vegans, Vegetarians, and Food Purists New York…by Tova Ross, Feature Editor…As people around the globe continue to move towards a healthier diet, many vegetarian, vegan, and health-oriented food companies are also increasingly obtaining kosher certification. The reason is that many [...]

Rabbi Moses D. Tendler taught that when all else fails, one would be wise to just tell the truth. Exodus 23:7 and B. Shavuot 30b-31a take this ethical principle rather seriously. We may not lie and we may not even misrepresent Torah truth. 1. Sucking at circumcision There are those who claim that after the [...]

6 egg yolks 1/2 cup roasted garlic 1 tablespoon kosher salt 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1 lemon, juiced 4 cups soybean oil 2 tablespoons water 1 cup extra-virgin olive oil Place the yolks, garlic, salt and cayenne in a food processor. Turn on processor and slowly drizzle in the lemon juice. Slowly add the soybean [...]

Back in the middle 60′s, we had a close family friend who hailed from the other side of the pond. Once she got the knack of cooking in a kosher kitchen, we reaped the bounty of her culinary experience. One dish that Una made was shepherd’s pie. It is quintessential poor people food, so you [...]

HONEST TEA UNVEILS FIRST BOTTLED TEA SWEETENED WITH ORGANIC STEVIA Organic Bottled Tea Company Introduced 0 Calorie Passion Fruit Green Tea with Maqui Berry at the Fancy Food Show NEW YORK – (June 28, 2010) – Honest Tea®, the nation’s top-selling organic bottled tea company, is launching Passion Fruit Green Tea with Maqui Berry, the [...]

The following dispatch was filed by Deborah Wenger, Publications Editor at the UTJ, and Contributing Editor of the Kosher Nexus. If you’re traveling in the Charlotte, NC, area, make sure to drop in at Gleiberman’s Kosher Mart & Restaurant for both lunch (they’re open for dinner only on Sundays) and takeout food. I visited them [...]

The Facts In order to protect and serve people wounded in war, it was decided to build a fortified emergency room adjacent to Barlizai hospital in Ashekelon, Recalling that Hamas rocked reached Ashkelon, it was decided to initiate a building program. Graves were found at the site, IBA news reported that Orthodox physicians were not [...]

TWO NEW POSTINGS ON KOSHERTOPIA: Koshertopia has confirmed that both locations of Pinisi Bakery (128 E. 4th St., off 1st Ave. & 18-20 1st Ave., between 1st & 2nd St.) are certified kosher dairy under the supervision of International Kosher Council (IKC). Pinisi Cafe & Bakery is family owned & operated. All baking is done [...]

FROM KOSHER TODAY, JULY 6, 2010 Retailers Look for Scarce Shelf Space for Plethora of New Kosher Products New York…Kosher retailers in many parts of the country are faced with an unprecedented dilemma: What to do with the ever-increasing number of new kosher products? The retailers say that many of the new products are right [...]

When we fly Jet Blue, we always opt for the Blue Potato Chip snack. Now there are blue tortilla chips, and we can’t wait to taste them. Certification is by the OU. These chips contain 0 grams of trans fat, contain no additives. are gluten free and casein free. They contain no lactose, no MSG, [...]

Woeber’s Mustard introduces some new, flavored mayo’s. Certified by the OU, there is sure to be a flavor that will entice you. Check these out: Mayo Gourmet Kickin’ Buffalo – 11oz. Bring on the heat with our specially blended hot wing spices and creamy mayonnaise. Enjoy this on a chicken sandwich or mix with an [...]

Sticky Fingers Bakery makes some amazing mixes- all of them OU-D. Care for Irish Soda Bread? Try their easy to make mix. Care for Brownies? Try these flavors: Chocolate Fudge, Mint Chocolate Chip and Espresso Fudge. Care for muffins? Try these mixes: Wild Blueberry, Morning Glory, Apple Date Oat Bran and Cranberry Orange. Finally, the [...]

the Arab Side the Arab narrative Israel usurped Arab/ Islamic land Jews have no right to sovereignty in Israel Neither Hamas nor Fatah are prepared to concede a Jewish state Arabs may live in Israel but no Jews in Palestine Because Jews have no legitimate claim Israel is oppressor and occupier Arabs are new Jews [...]

This new product comes from The Mediterranean Snack Food Co, and is certified OU-D. Believe it or not, they are quite tasty. Forgive us for we show our prejudice. We are not a huge fan of lentils, so it was with some hesitation that we tried this chip. It was AWESOME! Made from lentils, adzuki [...]

Maker’s Mark® Introduces First New Bourbon in 52 Years Maker’s 46TM Represents a Breakthrough in Bourbon LORETTO, Ky.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Maker’s Mark is once again bringing innovation to the Bourbon industry with today’s release of the company’s first ever new Bourbon, Maker’s 46. In celebration, Maker’s Mark President Bill Samuels, Jr., continuing in the tradition his father [...]

Way up in on the shores of Lake Champlain, NY, in the Village of Whitehall, NY, a 265 acre farm raises the most amazing cows for the kosher market. These cows are grass fed, live in the fresh air and have a happy life. Look at what the company has to say: We produce special [...]