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GETTING TO KNOW...NY METS CURTIS GRANDERSON Full Name–Curtis Granderson, Jr Born – March 16, 1981 Major League Debut – September 13th, 2004 vs Minnesota Twins Nickname – The big one that my teammates call me is “Grandy”. That's a baseball thing, I think, because you know everyone's last name. I think Granderson's too long to say. Others call me “Grandyman” Hobbies/Interests – Eating, my passion		PIZZA ON PESACH IN MY HOUSE? An American Jew owns an apartment in Israel. The American is spending Pesach in his house in Israel, and is keeping eight days of Pesach. His Israeli friend comes to visit him on the eighth day of Pesach, which to the Israeli is considered Isru Chag. On the way to his friend’s house the Israeli buys a fresh hot pizza which he intends to eat in the American’s house. Can the American allow his Israeli friend in the house with

SHABBOS, EGYPT, AND THE TEMPLE: A FASCINATING TRIANGLE

Everyday in our morning prayers in the song of Az Yashir, we say the verse, “Azi v’zimras Ka, vayehi li li’shua, zeh Keili v’Anveihu.” Literally this means, “G-d, You are my strength and my song, and You are a salvation to me. This is my G-d and...

PACIFIER?

Does your child still have a pacifier? Before deciding whether or not to use a pacifier one should review the risks and benefits there are to pacifier use. Be aware that pacifiers have been found to create an awkward mouth posture, which causes drooling and make it worse. Potential...

TRAFFIC ON EAST 15TH IN MIDWOOD FLOWING EASIER, SAYS HIKIND

Assemblyman Dov Hikind (D-Brooklyn) is pleased to announce that the Department of Transportation has changed East 15th Street (between Locust St. and Ave. L) from its previous traffic flow status as a two-way street to a one-way street starting today. Assemblyman Hikind had contacted the...

I GET NO RESPECT

I love visiting residences for senior citizens. For one thing, being around truly older people invariably helps me feel young by comparison. Recently, I was a weekend guest scholar at such a residence. I dispensed with my prepared lectures and instead tried to engage the residents of the...

CRC TOP 10 CONSUMER PESACH QUESTIONS

THE CRC IS FROM WILLIAMSBURG AND THEY NOT VERIFY KOSHER FOR PESACH. THE cRc CHICAGO IS THE HASHGACHA THAT MADE THIS LIST. Q : Does coconut oil require a hechsher for Pesach? A: If being used with food, coconut oil requires a hechsher for Pesach. If the coconut oil is being used as a hand...

AS WE APPROACH PESACH

With Pesach incredibly just days away, and as we begin once again to say farewell to pizza and pasta, we need to ask ourselves what spiritual lessons we want to receive from Pesach, 2014, Nisan, 5774? Here are some ideas. When we left Egypt, the dogs did not bark. In reward for...

PESACH CHOCOLATE ICE CREAM & VEGETABLE NUT PATTIES

Chocolate Ice Cream INGREDIENTS 8 eggs separated 3 cups water 2 Tbs potato starch 2 Tbs cocoa ¾ cup sugar ½ cup chopped nuts (optional) Directions: Beat egg yolks until light and creamy. In a separate bowl beat egg whites until stiff peaks form. In a medium pot cook water...

CHOCOLATE MOUSSE MERINGUE LAYER CAKE

Ingredients Meringue 2/3 cup confectioners’ sugar 2 tablespoons pareve unsweetened cocoa 4 large egg whites 2/3 cup sugar Mousse 7 ounces pareve bittersweet chocolate, chopped or broken into 1-inch pieces 4 large egg yolks 2 cups...

ASSORTED PESACH HALACHOS

THE SEARCH FOR CHOMETZ 1. The search for Chometz begins at 8:20 p.m. on Sunday, April 13th. At this time one must desist from any work or studying until the Bedika (search) is completed. 2. The search may be conducted by candlelight or with an electric flashlight. 3. The Beracha (blessing)...