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WHAT’S IN A NAME? (FYI: Butterflies, Issue 31) In your FYI article, the author writes that butterflies got their name because a common color among them is similar to butter. With all due respect, I don’t see how this reasoning makes sense. Out of the countless different colors that butterflies have, the “butter” color is probably not even half a percent. Additionally, I don’t understand the reason for seeking an explanaThe Boro Park View welcomes your comments, feedback and letters. Please email comments@thebpview.com.
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PA RS H A S AC H A R E I MOSKEDOSHIM It says in Parshas AchareiMos, “Ush’martem es chukosai v’es mishpatai asher ya’aseh osam ha’adam vachai bahem... — You shall observe My statutes and My ordinances that a man shall do, and live by them‌â€? (Vayikra 18:5). Chazal derive from this pasuk: “V’chai bahem v’lo sheyamus bahem,â€? meaning that we are to live by the mitzvos and not die through them. Saving your life or the life of another person overrides every mitzvah in the Torah except for the three cardinal sins, such as murder. R’ Schach, ztâ€?l, explains that “v’chai bahemâ€? refers not only to staying alive, but also to living a life al kiddush Hashem. There are times when the Torah demands that we sacrifice mitzvos in order to live, and there are times when the Torah requires
that we sacrifice our lives to keep the Torah. Living a life al kiddush Hashem means always being ready to do whatever is required, and always making sure that what we are doing is indeed the right thing. This is no simple matter, and each person must consult with his doctor and his rav when issues arise. We were raised to be willing to be moser nefesh for mitzvos, and willing to endure great difficulty while keeping those mitzvos. We were raised on stories of tzaddikim who kept every mitzvah they possibly could in the war camps, trading hearty soup that was treif for less nourishing but still lifesustaining bread, which was presumably kosher. We were raised on stories of Yidden in Russia learning Torah in secret, moving their yeshivah from place to place to avoid detection by the communists. During these difficult times, many of us, depending on where we live, have been asked to set aside certain mitzvos, such as davening with a minyan, because of pikuach nefesh. For a person who loves Hashem “b’chal l’vavcha uv’chal nafshecha uv’chal me’odecha,� this is a tremendous sacrifice. For a person for whom it is paskened to set aside these mitzvos because of pikuach nefesh, doing so is indeed living al kiddush Hashem.
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NYC’s Free Kosher Food Program Flops in Opening Days Elected officials who lobbied the city tirelessly to include those who keep kosher in its free meal distribution for children were disappointed with the program’s execution, which included running out of food quickly on its first day and serving up breakfast and lunch that could only be classified as meager. City Councilman Chaim Deutsch spearheaded an effort
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Recap: Binyamin ends up having a bad case of the flu, and he is stuck, sick at home, for the better part of a week. In present-day Bratislava, Joe Ludmir searches for information about his past, but so far he doesn’t find anything. He receives a call from Australia that his partner, Alex Korman, just passed away. Blumi walked into her hotel room and kicked off her shoes. This week had been draining beyond belief. She sank into the rattan chair in the corner and passed a hand over her eyes. When she’d first arrived in Eretz Yisroel, she’d planned to stay at her father’s apartment for the week of shivah, but Gideon claimed that her brothers would not take kindly to the idea. “What will they think, that I’m planning to take over the apartment?” she’d argued. “That I’ll lock the door from the inside? That I won’t let them in? What, exactly?” “I don’t think they’ll suspect that those are our plans, especially since we are not lacking for such an apartment by any stretch, baruch Hashem. But family members never like it when one of them displays an especially strong connection to one of the possessions of the parents who have passed on, and certainly not something the size of an apartment.” He took a deep breath. “Inheritances are always a sensitive subject.” To her relief, he did not mention the rift with his own brother, Shimon. She had no energy to hear about his complex family entanglements right now, and anyway, it wouldn’t happen to her. She wouldn’t fight
with any of her brothers over the yerushah; she’d know how to go about it in a smart way. “Fine,” she’d murmured then, a bit dazed. “So we’ll sleep in a hotel.” She didn’t mention the idea of staying at her father’s apartment again, even when, on the fourth day of shivah, the last visitor didn’t leave until after two in the morning. She and Gideon were almost collapsing with exhaustion, but the warning note in his voice stopped her from suggesting that they sleep there. Gideon had had a bitter experience with regard to inheritances, family relations and brothers, and she didn’t want to step on any toes. She wouldn’t overtly display to her brothers any special connection to her father’s apartment, just like she’d made sure that they hadn’t seen the envelope she’d given to that bachur. She had no idea who, if any of them, even knew about it, though she had a feeling that her brothers knew something. But whether or not that was the case, it was clear that they would not take kindly to her interest in the yad from the shelf in her father’s top cabinet. But what did they want? Or rather, what would they want if they would know about it? Over the years, her brothers had always been
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so practical, so lacking emotion for anything nostalgic. Who had always been their father’s listening ear? To whom had he told his stories from the past? And to whom had he said, “You want it? Then it will be yours after my one hundred and twenty”? Only to her. Only her. Her brothers would want to sell the yad; of that she was pretty sure. They had no interest in this kind of thing; at most they’d simply want the monetary value of it. She, however, did not want to sell it to a stranger. She wanted the yad for herself. But if she’d tell her brothers this, she knew that they’d respond by offering to sell it to her. Well, excuse them, but why in the world should she buy something off of her brothers if her father had already promised that it would be hers? “That’s a serious accusation, you know,” Gideon had said when he’d heard her thoughts about her father’s yad, years earlier. “They’re not such greedy men, your brothers.” “I didn’t mean for a moment that they’re greedy,” she’d hastily defended herself. “Just that they need the money more than we do, and this could lead to such a thing happening. But, of course, I know we can’t judge them.” Now, in their hotel room, Gideon looked over at her and said, “They want to meet again this evening.” “This evening? What’s so urgent?” “Well, we’re flying back the day after tomorrow, and there are definitely things we need to discuss with them first, no?” “Fine,” she murmured. “I’m taking a nap now. Let them know it’s fine with me to meet tonight.” But she didn’t fall asleep so fast. The shiny little yad flashed incessantly in her mind. It was a small yad, made of silver, with its fingers appearing darker because they were set with stones. “Fingers of steel,” Gideon had murmured, when he’d first heard her enthusiastic descriptions of it. “What?” “Nothing. It just reminded me of Nevuchadnezzar’s statue, and there’s a difference of opinion about what the toes were made of. Fingers and toes are different, I know, but it’s the same idea…” “What are you saying?” she’d bristled. “Comparing a holy sefer Torah yad to the foot of some statue in the king of Bavel’s dream?!” “First of all, the yad of a sefer Torah doesn’t quite have kedushah. It has the status of a tashmish mitzvah.” “Fine. Then you’re comparing this tashmish mitzvah to a statue?” “The statue wasn’t an avodah zara,” Gideon enlightened her. Despite his status as a businessman, he had a wealth of Torah knowledge. “You can check what it says in the meforshim. And besides,” he added, “I wasn’t comparing anything to the statue. Your descriptions just made me think of it.” “Fine. But you should know that this yad is not just
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a simple yad. It’s quite valuable, though I think its primary value is the financial lesson that my father learned from it.” Gideon nodded. He remembered that original conversation well. He already knew the story of the yad that had been offered to his father-in-law as a rare and ancient artifact, which he’d ultimately paid a huge sum of money for. Only a few months later did the fraud become clear. Yes, the yad was worth something because of the stones, but its real value wasn’t even close to a fortieth of what Blumi’s father had paid for it. “Strange that he didn’t think that it’s rare to find a metal-like silver piece inlaid with precious stones,” Gideon had mused thoughtfully at the time. “It should have caught his attention.” “He was young and didn’t understand enough about the subject. That’s why he hardly dealt with precious metals after that,” Blumi had said, and with that, closed the subject. But her father had loved the yad. Oh, it had pained him, to be sure; he felt that the outstretched finger was pointing in his direction. But he wrapped it well and placed it for safekeeping in the highest cabinet in an inner room in the house. Because when everything was said and done, he just could not part with it. Already when she was a girl, Tatty had surreptitiously called Blumi over and showed her his yad. “Oh, wow!” her eight-year-old self had exclaimed over it, with longing in her eyes. “It’s really, really nice, Tatty. Why don’t you put it in the silver closet?” “Mommy doesn’t like it,” he’d replied. “And I don’t like it so much either.” “Why?” “Because it reminds me that we lost a lot of money over it, and we had a hard time afterward for
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a while.” He gazed at his young daughter, whose eyes had darkened with anxiety, and then lifted her chin with his finger and whispered, “But don’t worry, my dear; it’s all over, baruch Hashem. Now it’s just an unpleasant memory.” ***** It was on Motzei Shabbos, when Binyamin finally felt somewhat better, that the envelope popped into his mind. He had no idea how he had forgotten about it until this minute, but when he remembered, he knew it would be very hard for him to try to recall where exactly he’d put it for safekeeping. He had gone back to the yeshivah. Right. But what did he do
Why in the world should she buy something off of her brothers if her father had already promised that it would be hers? with it there? Vague memories of dizzying exhaustion filled his head, but besides that — nothing. Garnisht. Nil. He had no idea if the envelope was in one of the closets in his room, or in his suitcase, or under his mattress. His parents could not understand why he insisted on returning to yeshivah early on Sunday morning after such a bout with the flu. “Are you sure it’s a good idea?” His mother studied him. “You’re still very pale.” “Why don’t you stay home at least until the evening?” his father suggested. But he explained that he was fine already, and that, baruch Hashem, he was feeling good, and that it would be a shame to miss even one more day of yeshivah.
That was all true. He was fine, he felt better, and indeed, every day he missed was a shame. Baruch Hashem, he was learning well with his chavrusos, except when he was very tired in the mornings. But it was not because of this impressive collection of reasons that Binyamin was in such a hurry to get back to yeshivah. It was the pressure and worry about the envelope that was driving him to go. What was in that envelope? Something valuable? Secret? Mysterious? He didn’t know, but he’d only find out if he went back to yeshivah. After a half hour of searching his room, while his friends were learning in the beis midrash, he sat down on his bed and rubbed his eyes. The envelope wasn’t there. So it had to be at home. During those four days of burning fever and disorientation, he could have stuck it anywhere. Now he just had to hope that he’d put it someplace in his house that wasn’t too accessible to his little siblings, and not where it could inadvertently get tossed into the garbage. He had to return home. Fifteen minutes later, he was pulling the key out of its usual hiding place in the stairwell, and he entered the house. He was pleased that none of his sisters were there; they often had “off” days from school because of a test or some other reason. He searched every corner where the envelope could possibly be: the kitchen, the hallway closet, the dining room… But his search turned up nothing; the envelope was nowhere to be found. He had to ask his mother if she’d seen it, but then he’d have to find the right words to probe without getting her nervous. That was all he needed: that his parents should go into debt now to return the value of something that their son had been negligent in watching…
Wait. What was his status, come to think of it? He was a shomer chinam, wasn’t he? And who said that the item was even valuable? He had no idea what was in there. He could not remember what Mr. Katz’s daughter had said. In any case, almost a week had passed, and she hadn’t come or sent anyone else to ask for the envelope back. Maybe it wasn’t quite so valuable after all. So why had she wanted it guarded so well? ***** “Binyamin! Welcome back!” Shabsi met him in the hallway. “When did you get back?” “This morning, but not in time for first seder.” “Not like you. Lunch is in fifteen minutes — you couldn’t come into the beis midrash for even a little bit? Nope, not a good answer for a talmid like you.” Binyamin nodded with a smile, studying his friend cautiously. Did Shabsi know anything? Had anyone from the Katz family approached him about the envelope? “And you really don’t look that great, you know.” “Thanks. Yes, I know.” “Tell me, do you want to go to ‘work’ with me again in a half hour?” “In a half hour? No. I told you, I only want nights.” “Oh, right, I forgot. But you should take care of yourself, because you’re literally the color of the wall. I don’t want to have to learn Mishnayos next to you at any time in the near future…” Despite his weakness and dismal mood, Binyamin poked his friend in the ribs with his elbow and grinned. To be continued...
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Trump Poll Numbers Slide THE PULSE: President Trump’s poll numbers continue to slide as voters disapprove of how he is handling the coronavirus crisis. Initially, Trump’s response to the pandemic caused his approval numbers to rise to record highs, but these highs have since dissipated. Much of this is due to his press conferences, which have been erratic and short on empathy. Too much of the focus has been on the president’s grievances and his partisan spats. His hawking of unproven medical treatments, such as hydroxychloroquine, and his offthe-cuff pondering of perhaps using ultraviolet light or disinfectants as COVID-19 remedies, have backfired with the electorate. His support for anti-lockdown pro-
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testers and his urge to reopen the economy have also resulted in premature optimism and conflicting messaging. Recent polling in the battleground states of Michigan, Pennsylvania, Florida and Wisconsin shows that Trump trails Joe Biden in the presidential race. THE IMPACT: Trump’s numbers are giving Republican strategists and party operatives cause for concern. They fear that Trump’s poor approval numbers may jeopardize his reelection chances and harm their ability to retain control of the Senate. Many Republican incumbents now look more vulnerable than ever before. Republican Senators in Colorado, Maine, Arizona and North Carolina are all engaged in tight reelection battles, and losing these seats could prove to be cata-
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Recipes by: Miriam Paskes Photo credit: Imageination by Frimet Chana 845.558.6770 With all the members of the family home and possessing a ravenous appetite all day long, it’s not easy to keep everyone satisfied and happy. Therefore, I present to you a variety of delicious cakes, sized to allow for enough goodness to still the cravings of your loved ones. (And make sure to save a generous slice for yourself to enjoy with a steaming mug of coffee whenever you can treat yourself to a quiet moment of peace.) Clip and save these recipes. They are sure to become family favorites.
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This is how to neatly and easily slice a large cake.
Brownie Cake Ingredients 5 tsp. coffee (slightly heaping) 1½ cups water 4 T. cocoa (slightly heaping) 10 eggs 3 cups sugar 2 T. vanilla sugar
Cinnamon Marble Cake
1½ cups oil
Ingredients
3 cups flour
12 eggs
3½ tsp. baking powder
3 cups sugar
Directions 1. Preheat oven to 350°. 2. Dissolve the coffee in boiling water, and then add cold water until you reach 1½ cups. Stir in the cocoa. Set aside. 3. In a mixer set to high speed, mix together the eggs and sugars for one minute. Pour in the coffeecocoa-water mixture and the oil. Mix quickly. Fold in the flour and baking powder. 4. Pour into a 10x16” pan. Bake for approximately 1 hour and 5 to 10 minutes.
2 T. vanilla sugar 1 cup oil 1 cup seltzer 4 cups flour 4 tsp. baking powder 1 heaping T. cinnamon
Directions 1. Preheat oven to 350°. 2. In a mixer set to high speed, beat the eggs and sugars for 5 to 6 minutes. Add in the oil and seltzer, and mix gently. Fold in the flour and baking powder and mix until combined. 3. Pour three-quarters of the batter into a 10x16” pan with scalloped edges. 4. Mix the remaining quarter batter with the cinnamon. Drizzle the cinnamon mixture over the white batter, and swirl with a knife to marbleize. 5. Bake for 1 hour and 5 minutes.
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Grated Chocolate Cake You may need some muscle power to grate the chocolate, but the results make it worthwhile! You can grate the chocolate in advance, refrigerate it and make the cake later. Alternately, you can finely chop the chocolate in a food processor until the pieces are tiny; the cake will still be heavenly, but not as f luffy.
Chocolate Chip Sponge Cake
Ingredients 14 eggs, separated
2 T. vanilla sugar
3½ cups sugar
1 cup oil
3 T. coffee
3½ cups flour
1½ cups water
4 tsp. baking powder
Ingredients 9 eggs, separated
1 cup orange juice
2½ cups sugar
3 cups flour
2 T. vanilla sugar
3 tsp. baking powder
1 cup oil
1 T. cinnamon 6 oz. baking chocolate, grated (I prefer Shufra Real Chocolate Baking Bar)
Directions 1. Preheat the oven to 350°. 2. In a mixer set to high speed, beat the egg whites with the sugar until stiff. Gently fold in the yolks. 3. Dissolve the coffee in hot water and add cold water to reach 1½ cups. 4. Add the coffee water, cinnamon, vanilla and oil to the mixer and mix gently. Fold in the flour and baking powder, and mix until combined. Last, gently fold in the grated chocolate into the batter. 5. Pour batter into a scalloped 10x16” pan. Bake for 1 hour and 15 to 20 minutes.
¾ cup + 3 T. tiny or extra-mini chocolate chips, divided (mini chocolate chips are not small enough and will settle at the bottom of the cake)
Directions 1. Preheat the oven to 350°. 2. In a mixer set to high speed, beat the egg whites and sugar until stiff. Gently fold in the yolks, vanilla, oil and orange juice, and mix gently. 3. Fold in the flour and baking powder, and mix gently until combined. 4. Pour one-third of the batter into a 10x16” pan. 5. Add ¾ cup tiny chocolate chips to the remaining batter and mix gently. Pour over the batter in the pan. 6. Sprinkle remaining 3 tablespoons of tiny chocolate chips over the batter. 7. Bake for approximately 1 hour and 5 minutes.
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Also, people never seem to tire of seeing more of them, keeping cookbook writers and food columnists (ahem…) gainfully employed. Recipes can even become a mesorah of sorts, like when it comes to making and serving Elter-Bubbie’s kugel... On the other hand, recipes, or more precisely, the idea of cooking “by the recipe,” irks me. We Yidden like to find out what lies behind things, to learn the kuntz of something, to get closer to the source and cut out the middleman. However, simply following someone else’s recipe word for word, and being wooed by glossy pictures, is not my idea of real cooking. Therefore, I would like to now, al regel achas, share with you some of the main principles that I’ve discovered over decades of kitchen duty (both professional and recreational) that will allow you to move beyond recipe dependence and discover the kuntz of cooking. These are the things that we recipe developers consciously or intuitively know as we “whip things up,” but there’s nothing mysterious about them, and they’re really quite teachable. 48 / THE BORO PARK VIEW / April 29, 2020 www.thebpview.com / 718.408.8770
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Substitution
As someone who has spent a lot of time in both professional kitchens and professional food writing, trust me when I tell you that probably 90% of the “official” recipes out there are the result of what the recipe writer happened to have in the kitchen (or whatever happened to be on sale, was getting close to its expiration date, etc.) the day the recipe was conceived. And I’m fine with that. Necessity is the mother of invention. But for the recipe reader, whose kitchen happens to be bursting with yet another perfectly substitutable item, to run out to get or order the specific product the recipe calls for definitely doesn’t strike me as cooking with a Yiddishe kop. But how do you know what you can substitute for what? It’s not so complicated. Every ingredient, and every food, has certain properties. These are the simple things like its color, texture, water content (is it dry or moist?), fat content (is it rich or not?) and taste properties (is it salty, sweet or sour? bland or intense?). If two ingredients more or less match up in properties, there’s a good chance that
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Priorities
you can substitute one for the other. The truth is that it may be enough if they only match up in some of their properties, or even only one. This depends on what the ingredient is “doing” in the recipe. For instance, is it being used to bind the other ingredients together? Eggs often do that, but so do ground flax seeds, cornstarch or potato starch, and even some seed and nut butters. This means they can likely be substituted for the eggs. Of course, then you have to take into account the differences between them. Eggs are liquidy and moist, whereas ground flax seeds are dry. This means if you substitute the seeds for the eggs, you might need to add a little more liquid to the recipe. Or if you use seed butters, which are oilier than eggs, you might want to cut down the recipe’s fat content in another way. Get it? While it may seem daunting at first to dive into the sea of substitution, after a while, you start to get the hang of it and it becomes a challenge — and even fun. Of course, it’s not recommended to start out on things like your kid’s birthday cake that he’ll be taking to take to cheder, or your spouse’s favorite dessert! Rather, begin with things like low-risk weekday lunches and then work your way up.
The next cooking kuntz is clearly knowing what your priorities are. Some of the priorities people have when it comes to cooking are: health, level of kashrus, cost, taste, special dietary needs, ease of preparation, and the impression it makes on others. Often it’s a combination of several, with the higher priority trumping the lower should they happen to clash. Once you’re consciously aware of your priorities, you can start adapting (or better yet, creating!) your recipes to meet them. I once cooked for a popular kosher restaurant known for its vegan and macrobiotic health food. You don’t have to be a rocket scientist to guess what the priority was there! I was assigned to develop an Erev Shabbos take-out menu to appeal to the clientele who flocked there on Friday to pick up some of their whole-grain sourdough challos. Of course, what’s Shabbos take-out without potato kugel? So I set out to create one to please the priorities of this particular crowd. In its most basic sense, a potato kugel is a baked casserole consisting, obviously, of potatoes and something to bind them together. So what did we do? We steamed grated potatoes and gently tossed them with some organic sesame paste, a sprinkle of sea salt, and a drop of cold-pressed olive oil for flavor — and baked it. Between the natural potato starch from the steamed potatoes and the sesame paste, it stuck together nicely, and while I would never try to serve it to a Boro Park bubby, for people with health food as top priority, it worked. On the other hand, I once cooked for a catering company whose priorities began and ended with “taste!” A kugel mixing bowl by them meant plenty of oil, salt and MSG flavor enhancer, all before it even looked a potato in the eye. Needless to say, at that place, the tafkid — and menu — was different.
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Elements
Of course, there’s more to cooking than ingredients. There’s also how they’re combined and cooked. I’ve found that a really helpful way to view the process of cooking is as the interplay of four elements: fire, air, earth and water. (Not to be confused with the four spiritual elements of the same names, which we’ll leave for the Kabbalists.) Here’s a quick rundown:
FIRE.
Fire obviously refers to heat. This includes the intensity of the heat at which a food is cooked, as well as the type of heat used (oven, stovetop, grill, crockpot, sous vide, etc.), each of which has its own special properties. Then there’s also reheating (which is an art unto itself), warming or maintaining heat, and ideal serving temperatures. While it’s obvious that too much heat means burnt food and too little means underdone, it’s amazing how knowing when and how to turn up or down the heat during the cooking process (or even how to switch heating methods in the middle) can ratchet up a dish from just plain “good” to “geshmak.” For instance, after baking chicken bottoms covered to keep them moist, removing the cover for the last few minutes of baking with dry heat can give them just the right crisp.
WATER. The element of
water refers to a food’s moisture content, both regarding an ingredient’s intrinsic properties, as well as a given dish’s cooking process and its finished state. For example, vegetables with a higher water content, such as zucchini or tomatoes, will, as a rule, cook faster than less watery ones, like carrots or winter squash. This is important information to know
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when timing stirfries, etc. It also means that a casserole based on the former will need something to offset the extra moisture those vegetables will leach as they cook.
Air.
How moist or dry a cooked dish is depends largely on how much or little it is exposed to the air while cooking. For example, an openair oven roast will come out drier than a covered pot roast, and that’s why oven roasts are generally limited to internally moister — i.e., more fat-marbled — cuts of meat, whereas potroasted meats are usually leaner, more economical cuts. The air factor also includes things like evaporation and condensation, which can intensify flavors as well as make things crispier and crunchier (or, on the negative side, stale). Also, the density of a food (compare, for instance, a light cake to a heavier one) depends on the prevalence of air pockets within it. These things can all be tweaked to attain the desired results.
EARTH.
Earth generally refers to solid ingredients, either alone or in proportion to liquids. It also includes ingredients that cause things to solidify (starches, kosher rennet, etc.) as well as the process of
freezing (and/or congealing), which turns liquids into solids (or at least into thicker liquids). Getting a soup to be just thick enough to be satisfying, without turning it into a cholent, is a matter of finding the right earth-water balance. I’VE FOUND that virtually all cooking is simply a matter of understanding and manipulating these four elements, or factors. People are amazed when I show them how you can take any printed recipe and break it down this way, step by step, noting how all of the elements come into play.
LET’S GET THE FACTS STRAIGHT:
The Snowflake Effect
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icture this: A single snowflake drifts to the ground. It disappears. A second, third, and fourth flake fall; they remain invisible. Hundreds of flakes land on the ground. They are visible, but only slightly so. Then thousands upon thousands of flakes fall, and the ground if covered in white.
Such is the effect of an Ayin Horah. Suppose some casts an Ayin Horah at you. He casts but a speck.
Of course, there’s a lot more to say. Squeezing 30 years’ worth of tricks of the trade into one article is too big a kuntz for even a kitchen magician like me. But hopefully this taster will be enough to whet your appetites and start you on the road to cooking less by the book — and more like a Yid.
Another person, another speck. It has no real effect. It’s only with the passage of time that many little specks of Ayin Horah accumulate and its impact can be felt.
So no. There is no reason to be
concerned because someone looked at you. The results of an Ayin Horah will not be felt unless many, many, many, ‘someones’ look at you. Einy Yeshuah keeps an ‘eye’ out for Ayin Horah so you can relax, knowing that other’s eyes will not affect you.
Nesanel Yoel Safran is a writer, chef and student of Torah and life. You can read about all of this and more on his blog Soul Foodie (soulfoodiecom.wordpress.com) and contact him at soulfoodie613@gmail.com.
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There’s absolutely nothing in the world that can compete with the satisfaction of crossing off every single thing on your to-do list. That content feeling that envelops you as you proudly hold a now-completed list, and the acute satisfaction that comes along with it, is like winning the lottery. Or better. However, there’s one list that I (and probably most of you too) can somehow never seem to check off completely. My bucket list. Because, yes, skydiving over the Grand Canyon and deep-diving into the Atlantic isn’t the same as buying eggs and searching for matching socks, so of course, my bucket list stays unchecked. Oh, well. And now I’d like to share with you all a little (well, notso-little) secret that I harbor: I’ve also got a list of a different kind. It consists of things I promised myself I will never, ever, under any circumstances, do. There aren’t many things that made it to the Things-I’ll-Never-Do List, but they’re all, unequivocally, of equal importance. At the very top of the list, in big, bold block lettering, there used to be something that had been in first place for a long while. It read: I am never going to bake Kokosh Cake. There. Phew. I said it. I can see you all shaking your heads in amusement, chuckling to yourself and wondering: Seriously? That’s the
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big it? I know, I know, you deserve some answers, so here goes... nothing. The baking of kokosh cake, I thought, is a task for only the most talented of bakers, gourmet chefs and superhuman mommies. I mean, the perfect kokosh — or the perfect babka — was only to be admired longingly as it lay on the bakery shelf, its chocolate oozing and its dough standing tall and proud, as if telling me: You see, Rivky, as hard as you’ll try, you could never accomplish the art of The Kokosh. And that is why the baking of kokosh cake had made it to the top of my Things-I’ll-Never-Do List. A few weeks back, I was reminded of my list while I was on the phone, chatting with my dear friend Pessy. She was telling me all about the kokosh cake she was on her way to pick up from her dear grandmother, who bakes a loaf every week for each of her grandchildren, and how her Shabbos morning coffee just tastes so different with that heav-
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enly homemade slice of chocolatey goodness. I nodded to myself nostalgically as she said those words — my Shabbos morning coffees are missing that special something since my Babby passed away, and her homemade cakes are all but scrumptious memories. As Pessy continued yapping about this and that, I thought about that list, once written with such certainty. Because I knew that there, at the very top, in big, bold block lettering, was the first thing I had promised myself I’d never, ever do. Bake kokosh. Ouch. If I was aspiring to be half of what my Babby was, or to be a beloved Babby who bakes goodies for her grandchildren, I realized, I had better reassess #1 on my never-do list and start baking!
And this, my dear readers, was the beginning of the end of the Kokosh Saga. Without further ado, I can now (very!) proudly declare that my Things I’ll-Never-Do List will now become shorter, for I have mastered the art of The Kokosh. No, it will never taste like my Babby’s cake, or yours, but I did come pretty close, and that makes me happy enough. Dare I say, it tastes even better than those oozing babkas on the bakery shelves! In truth, I have no idea why in the world I’d put the baking of kokosh on my never-do list. It proved to be a simple, enjoyable and accomplishing feat, and I’m thrilled — and honored — to share the kokosh-baking journey with all of you.
Come and join me in my kitchen for a step-by-step visual on the magic of baking kokosh cake with less stress and no mess.
The recipe I finally settled on is an absolute winner. The dough is my mother’s recipe, the filling recipe is one my friend Miriam generously shared with me, and the crumble is a combination of a few recipes. When I received only rave reviews from the taste-testers who begged for seconds and thirds, I knew I’d hit the jackpot. First off, and most important, was choosing the day of the week that works best for me: I prefer to bake on a day when there’s not much cooking or baking that needs to be done. That eliminated Wednesdays and Thursdays, which are usually designated for baking and cooking for Shabbos. Fridays are usually out of the question, since there’s so much happening on Erev Shabbos, and Sundays… Sunday is my lazingaround, doing-errands kinda day. So that left Mondays and Tuesdays. On Mondays I like to prepare my suppers for the week, so Tuesday was the lucky day earmarked for kokosh-baking. Also, on Tuesday I have some help with my now-almost-seven-month-old, not-so-quiet and oh-so-yummy twin boys, which is the only way I can even think of baking anything, let alone kokosh cake. The day before I plan on baking, I make sure to have all the ingredients the recipe calls for in my house. Running out every few minutes because I’m missing this and that, or knocking on my neighbor’s door for a missing egg, makes me frazzled, discombobulated and usually causes some kind of mishap to occur in the midst of the baking process.
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Before I bake anything, the first thing I do is spread out a plastic tablecloth across my working surface — in my case, my kitchen counters. Thus protected, my counters stay perfectly clean, the mess is contained, and when I’m done baking, I just swoop up the tablecloth and slide the entire mess straight into the garbage. Easy does it! Once the tablecloth is ready, the next thing I do is lay out all of the ingredients. I measure the amount I need, and then I return the rest to their places! It’s a trick my dear mother taught me, and I thank her every time I work in the kitchen. First, it eliminates the back-and-forth running between the fridge, closet and pantry while the mixer is running and I’m pressed for time. Second, I circumvent having to put back floury, sticky or dirty ingredients into the fridge or pantry. Third, when I’m done baking, there’s zero mess to deal with. There’s also that peace of mind when all the ingredients are measured beforehand and all I do is pour, mix and contentedly watch the magic happen. The mixer I use for baking is a KitchenAid Stand mixer fitted with the dough hook. Yes, yes, you can obviously use your Bosch, too, though believe it or not, I actually don’t own one yet (gasp!). Four years ago, when I got married, my apartment was kind of small, and I knew that I wouldn’t be baking much yet, so it wasn’t that important. Well, time flew by faster than I thought it would, and I found myself needing a good mixer for my baking. My mother gifted me the KitchenAid mixer (thank you!), and I’ve been using that for all of my baking expeditions — it’s absolutely perfect. Usually, right when I’m ready to start baking, Moishy or Matis starts becoming fidgety, wanting Mommy’s attention. This time it’s Moish; Matis is being cared for. I seat him in his highchair, place some toys on his tray, and let him join me in the baking fun. Okay. My machine is set up, my ingredients are measured, so let the baking begin! In a bowl (it can even be a disposable soup bowl), I place 1 ounce fresh yeast (or 1½ tablespoons dry yeast), ¼ cup seltzer and ¾ cup warm water, and I let the mixture sit for a minimum of 10 minutes. We’re aiming for that foamy, bubbly state. While my yeast is doing what it needs to (hopefully, anyway), I add the following ingredients to my mixer and mix them all together: 4½ cups flour ½ scoop vanilla sugar ¼ cup sugar 1 stick margarine ½ tsp. salt 2 eggs ½ cup oil
I mix it all on medium-high speed for a few minutes, until everything is incorporated and combined well. When the yeast is ready, I add it to the mixture and continue mixing until I have a smooth dough. Next, I gather the dough together and form a nice mound. I place it in a garbage bag, wrap it, cover it with a towel and let it rise for a minimum of 1 hour. The dough needs to double in size, and the warmer it is, the faster it grows. I sometimes use my oven to help with rising — it’s simple: I preheat the oven to 200°, place the dough in a clean bowl, and cover it. Then I turn the oven off and place the dough inside the warm oven. Once it’s inside, I leave the oven door cracked slightly open and watch the dough grow! While the dough rises, I continue with the yummiest part of the kokosh — the filling! I clean the mixing bowl and pour in the following ingredients: 1 cup cocoa 1 cup confectioners’ sugar 1½ cups sugar ½ cup brown sugar ½ bag instant chocolate pudding 2 T. vanilla sugar A dash of cinnamon I mix this by hand with a spatula to combine well. If you’re anything like me, and you love overflowing, rich, chocolatey babka, I would recommend that you double the filling.
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As I wait for the dough to finish rising, I tidy up the kitchen — I wash the mixer, measuring cups and spoons — line two loaf pans with parchment paper, and prepare a floured surface and rolling pin. I’m still left with some extra time, so I enjoy some playtime with the kids before putting them to nap. The dough has now doubled in size. I punch it down to release the air bubbles, divide it in two, and it’s time for my arms to get to work. On my floured surface, I roll out the dough — thin, but not too thin — into a basic rectangular shape, and I liberally spread the filling and roll them both up, jellyroll style. You can choose to twist the kokosh cake either one of these ways: 1. Once the dough is rolled, twist it a few times and place it in a lined pan. 2. (The way I do it) Once the dough is rolled up, I cut it in the center (in the length) so I have two strands. I twist the two strands together and place them in a lined pan. I cover the two pans with a towel and let them sit for about twenty minutes or so.
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Before placing them in the oven, let’s not forget the crumble! With my hands, I crumble 1 stick margarine, 2/3 cup sugar, and 1 cup flour. I cover almost the entire top with the crumble (you can sprinkle the amount you prefer). I slide the rolls into an oven preheated to 375° and bake them for 40 minutes to an hour. I like my babka slightly underbaked so I usually take them out after 40 to 45 minutes. The smell that permeates my house when the babkas bake is out-of-this-world delicious. You’ll want to eat a slice as soon as these beauties are out of the oven, but remember to wait 10 minutes before cutting them. Once they’re cooled, I cut myself a thick slice (diet? What diet?), slide it onto a nice dish — yes, I treat myself too — and let myself get lost in the wonderful world of chocolate babka heaven before reality and bottles and deadlines pull me back…
So all of you who were like me before reading this article (and everyone else too!), I hope I inspired you to add a new something to your to-do list this week: Tuesday: Bake kokosh cake!
As we readjust to chometz consumption, we are proud to present a behind-the-scenes look at one of the premier culinary shops churning out mezonos delights. As a young child (young enough for her to have now forgotten how old she had been), Golda was at the kitchen counter creating messes — and successes. While she was fond of her final creations, she was well aware of the mess she left behind for her patient and proud mother to clean up. But all those hours experimenting in the kitchen did well to hone her talent.
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An Aspiring Artist In the summer of her thirteenth year, young Golda was getting ready for her cousin’s bar mitzvah. Her Brooklyn-based aunt was bringing the simcha to Monroe so that the extended family summering upstate would be able to participate. Along with the entire family’s simcha wardrobe, her aunt dutifully lugged the large centerpiece she had ordered at her hometown bakery. Whether she overestimated the cake’s resilience or underestimated the August sun, upon opening the box, melted icing greeted them — eliciting gasps of horror from all but one. Quick-thinking twelve-year-old Golda assured them that the cake was salvageable. And sure enough, with some heart and skill, she presented her flustered aunt with a beautifully decorated masterpiece. “Prettier than what I’d brought from the city,” her aunt always makes sure to point out.
A Coincidental Cakery Despite her impressive imagination, Mrs. Porges never imagined that messing around in the kitchen would one day lead to a full-time profession. It was only after giving birth to her oldest that she first entertained the idea of supplementing the family income with her favorite pastime. Still, she hesitated before placing the $50 ad. “I recall wondering whether the advertisement would ever pay for itself,” she now laughs. But with her husband’s encouragement and faith in her abilities, she took the leap. And the public responded! Prior to Porges Cakes, most bakeries either specialized in delicious cakes or elegant decorations. It was rare to find both in the same creation. “I believe that was what put us on the market,” Mrs. Porges reminisces. “We were pleasing the palates as well as enhancing the presentations!” “One of our biggest secrets is that we always use the freshest, most authentic ingredients and never substitute with inferior, ready-made cheaper products. The end result is our signature delicate flavor that the public has come to love.” Very quickly, with her husband’s expert managerial skills and tremendous siyata d’Shmaya, the business took
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off. Initially they only serviced customers upstate, but with Mr. Porges’s insistence and extraordinary investment of time, money and energy, ten years ago the company expanded and was finally able to cater to additional locations like Brooklyn, Lakewood, and even out of state. They are also busy all summer long, delivering to the mountains. Nowadays, Porges Cake is synonymous with exquisite artistry and delectable goodness in every bite.
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her ideas from, Mrs. Porges reveals that inspiration seems to come to her from the most random places: from the soft petals of a kallah’s flowers to the cascading colors in apparel showrooms. Whatever she gazes upon, she easily envisions being transformed into edible art.
Delicious by Design Styles come and go in all areas and industries, and this one is no different. When I ask her about the hottest designs, Mrs. Porges explains how, much like fashion, artistic edibles have to be in vogue. “At one point the popular item was painted cakes, at another it was rose balls. The trends change, but at the core, we always have a solidly delectable cake,” she explains. “We recently got to showcase our exquisite cookie cake creation at the massive Keiravtuni event at the Crowne Plaza in Stamford, Connecticut. “Whenever we get to pull off a particularly large project, from an artist’s perspective, it feels incredibly rewarding.” She also finds it fulfilling to share her passion and have others recognize their own latent, or already budding, talent. Some years back, when she still somehow found time on her hands, Mrs. Porges accepted the repeated request to teach some of her secrets to twelfth graders. With patience and expertise, she ensured that all of her students who put their minds to it were able to excel, not only in class, but later in their own kitchens at home. Despite her years of successful teaching, the innate talent is not readily transferable. Ultimately, Porges Cakes is repeatedly called upon. Typically, the busiest seasons are prior to yom tov, especially Purim and Sukkos. That’s when their customers notice that good intentions by themselves don’t get cakes baked. It is usually at the last minute that they realize they just don’t have the time (or is it the skill?) to possibly churn out a masterpiece on their own! From a professional standpoint, the company requests that all orders be placed in a timely manner, but they are well aware of the sudden influx that may come in at the last minute. Even as their energies wane, Mr. Porges rallies the troops as they continue to produce their luscious and sumptuous art.
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Porges Cake is synonymous with exquisite artistry and delectable goodness in every bite.
At Porges, kashrus is paramount. Besides the use of stellar ingredients, their staff is comprised of predominantly heimishe girls who handcheck the eggs, are aware of the halachos of hafrashas challah, and are trained in all relevant areas of halacha. Mr. Porges was also determined to import a state-of-the-art sifter with the most mehudar size mesh. To further ensure utmost kashrus, they have resolved to be a pareve-only bakery. And though they have secured two reputable hechsherim that the majority of their clientele appreciates, CRC and KJK, their door remains open to other clients who wish to send their own kehillah’s baal machshir to check on operations. “The most gratifying regards I’ve ever received,” Mrs. Porges shares, “was related to me by a relative of mine. He was advised by a well-established mashgiach that if
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Grateful Retrospection Mrs. Porges makes it a point to repeatedly express her gratitude to Hakadosh Baruch Hu for directing her to a calling in something as delightful — and delicious — as designing delicacies. She is increasingly grateful for her husband’s business acumen and the tremendous efforts he exerts into managing every facet of the business. Her current profession also gives her a unique perspective on the origin of her impressive culinary skills. She expounds on how we don’t arrive at an end product without the proper ingredients and dedicated craftsmen at the helm. To that end, she credits her mother for her creative streak, and is quite certain that she got her artistic gene from her father. Yet, even more than that which she inherited organically, Mrs. Porges is quick to point out that their support and encouragement (despite their oft-splattered kitchen!) were equally, if not more, instrumental in forming her identity as a successful, artistic baker.
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If you think about it, the craziest thing about this entire coronavirus situation is how quickly it became the new normal. I don’t know about you, but if I were to get the dream message now that school resumes tomorrow, it would be a change that I would have to prepare my kids for. And if that’s not crazy, I don’t know what is. 66 / THE BORO PARK VIEW / April 29, 2020 www.thebpview.com / 718.408.8770
A correspondence I had with a close friend drove this point home. She was sharing the difficulty of having everyone home and mentioned an article we both read that (very logically, don’t ask) explained why, according to all possible scenarios, some of the major changes to our lives are here to stay long-term, if not forever. She ended off by writing, “Even if Moshiach’s coming — the most logical scenario — doesn’t happen, chas v’shalom, the other solutions such as…” Allow me to stop here. What she wrote doesn’t matter. What matters is that as things stand now, somehow, without us noticing, Moshiach has become the most logical solution. It has somehow moved from a faraway concept to an obvious reality. Which is incredible. The world has rolled over onto its head, and that feels normal to us. And this is why: Because normal, simply put, is whatever the majority is. I am normal, because I do what most people do; someone else is “not normal,” because they’re different from the majority (read: me). We kicked and screamed, because normally — that is, most days — our kids go to school; now school is a far-fetched concept, because most of our days are spent locked up in self-quarantine, and we almost forgot what freedom feels like. For each of us this will happen at a different point in time, but the moment we stop fighting the change and accept it as the new reality, that’s when things move from “crisis” to “normal.” Even if normal looks like what our houses look like now. And here’s how all this is connected to Camp Corona: The point of our camp is to turn uncertainty into structure, and frightening into normal. Of course, you don’t have to actually run a camp for that. A simple drawn-up schedule of your day is an amazingly powerful tool for making the world safe again for your children. Personally, I chose to take it a step further and move
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• Get dressed • Brush our teeth • Eat breakfast • Daven • Play with toys • Story time • Drawing, arts and crafts • Lunchtime • Yard toys and fun • Exercise • Bath time • Listen to Rabbi Juravel on the phone • Bedtime
Sounds obvious? It is to you — but it may not be to your children. And following the predictable list, knowing what’s coming next and what the day is structured like, is an incredibly soothing tool for the children, which will make life feel familiar and safe again. And safe is the greatest gift we can give our children during these turbulent times. DOING ACTIVITIES ANYWAY? There’s absolutely nothing wrong with just plain fun, but sometimes, infusing some added meaning into a game can turn it from a momentary adventure into a long-lasting, warm memory and a boost of confidence that will last forever.
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Step 1 We pulled out large sheets of paper (like those used to line the shelves for Pesach) and cut them to size. Every child took their turn lying on a sheet and having a sibling trace them.
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Then we cut around the traced image, and had the kids draw features and basic outlines.
Next we hung the cutouts on the wall.
Step 4 Once the papers were hanging, each child received a sibling’s cutout to color. I told them to color the papers based on that sibling’s special characteristics. The younger kids drew pictures such as a sefer, because “he loves to learn Torah” and a heart because “he has a good heart.” I helped them out a bit, ensuring that every child got a generous dose of chizuk and compliments!
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The older girls received more vague instructions. I told them to think of their sibling and then just color according to what feels “right,” without thinking. Honestly, I thought this might be too vague and difficult for them (I’ve done this with women, and it’s not easy!), but my girls surprised me with their ability to let go and with their insights.
While we were cleaning up the mess that all that cutting of huge papers had left, I had another idea and told the kids they could tear up the leftover paper into pieces and dance with them. We turned on music (this was before Pesach), and the fun began!
The youngest kids simply received their own cutouts to color.
The children continued with their own ideas — they always seem to do a better job than we do! They stuffed the papers into their sweaters and danced around the room without letting any papers fall out — and without holding on to them! A fabulous time was had by all… with zero planning beforehand.
Step 6 Finally, each child presented their masterpiece and explained why they drew what they did. For the older girls, this was the first time they were putting words to what their hands had done, and their insights were absolutely amazing!
And as a side benefit, they all crashed into bed pretty quickly that night. A true win-win!
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Do I need this? They say necessity is the mother of invention. But has this old adage gone out of style? With so many unnecessary contraptions flooding the market, it certainly seems so.
Needless kitchen gadgets Perhaps you received it as a gift. Maybe the advertisement led you to think it is a must. Alas, it takes up prime real estate in your kitchen. And helps you, well, less than expected.
Corn kernel stripper: Hmmm. Why bother when a knife can do just as good a job?
Egg separator: This idea may sound tempting if you’ve got dozens of eggs to crack, but you’ll notice your fingers can do the very same thing…
Watermelon slicer: This gadget looks so helpful, yet is it really easier than a knife? And surely, loads of melon goes to waste…
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How did I ever manage without it? On the flip side, you may wonder how you were ever a balebusta without these.
Kitchen shears: Even if you don’t get your chickens whole, it’s a whole lot easier to divide and clean those chicken parts with a neat pair of shears. Betty Crocker Pizza Maker: Officially for pizza, unofficially for anything else. Used to cook, bake and reheat, its multi-purpose functions make this a winner. Nicer Dicer: Perfect salads in a matter of minutes. You might lose the time saved in the cleaning process, though.
Our grandmothers didn’t have these… Immersion blender: Hmmm, no blended soups?! Peeler: Still, do you think it took her more time to peel those potatoes with her simple knife? Food processor: Handgrated potato kugel is officially considered tastier.
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Perfect for the prudent Peanut butter spoon: Use this nifty spoon to scrape the last bit of peanut butter, mayonnaise or jam out of the jar.
Guac-Lock container: If you love avocado dip and salad, but hate to see them turn brown, try this air-tight container that promises to keep your avocado bright green and fresh.
2020 favorites Not sure these will make it to your Top Ten, but they’ve been rated hot items for purchase this year.
Funnyside Up silicone egg mold: Prepare sunny-side-up eggs for your kids in the shape of a cat, puppy, frog or owl.
Lasagna trio pan: Make three different types of lasagna in three mini loaves, simultaneously.
Silpat: Don’t throw out sheets of disposable baking paper after every batch of cookies with this reusable version.
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Takeaway Dice: Do you find yourself — or your kids — arguing over the menu? Just roll the die and find out what’s for supper.
The latest culinary craze, the spiralizer turns vegetables, fruits, and other foods such as cheese into noodle-like swirls. Home chefs and caterers enjoy this inexpensive tool for a healthier pasta option and to garnish practically any plate. It’s a great trick to get your kids to eat more veggies!
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Shopping suggestions The general rule of thumb: Purchasing tools used only for one specific fruit or veggie is usually not worthwhile. Another thing to keep in mind is the quality of a product. To quote a salesperson at a local housewares store: Burn one batch of fish, and you’ve already paid the difference between the good quality pot and the cheaper version.
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Price, value and easy-to-clean are most important to consumers.
Do you have a gadget idea up your sleeve? Look at these steps you’d need to take to invent a product that is market-worthy: Research
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REAL ESTATE APT FOR RENT 10 & 45 1 BR, Full Kitch, Dinette. Freshly painted. Heimishe Bldg. NOT a basement. Day 718-686-0909/ 347-524-7686 Eve FURNISHED APT 17/45 1 Bedroom with lots of closets, windows, fully tiled bathroom G/E included W/D 347-515-3211 2 BDRM UNFURNISHED 15&42, brand new 2 BR apt,. Very nice size, big dining room $2,200. Call: 718-5344627 or 347-581-5250 3 BDRM UNFURNISHED 15&42, brand new 3 BR apt, 1.5 bath. EIK, large dining room $2,900. Call: 718-5344627 or 347-581-5250. COUPLE APARTMENTS Chusen Kallah apartments now leasing @ The Concord in New Williamsburg. 1-1.5 bedrooms. Call broker: 7183442185 LM. RENTAL MONSEY Nice 4 bdr house on Pine Rd for Rent, asking $3200. Please Call: 7184380254
WOODBOURNE BUNGALOW Rent/Sale. 2 bedroom, near town, heimishe middle age crowd, no daycamp, heated pool, beautiful grounds. 718436-0633 YERUSHALAYIM NEW APT 4sale in ramat shlomo 4brm 4bthrm 2 porches plus storage room 2nd floor/w elevator $900,000 718-9417048 or 972-050-242-4965 FURNISHED APT 18/55 Beautiful furnished 1 bdrm bsmnt aprtmnt for rent. prvt entrantce Kit/din w/d 347 446 6114 INVESTMENT PROPERTY Newark six unit mixed use multifamily. Price $995,000, NOI $66,512. Call/Text 973358-2203. Email marc.cre12@ gmail.com. CENTER HALL COLONIAL Olympia Lane, Monsey. 7 bedrooms (2 en-suite) 9’ ceilings .58 acres. MIC. Owner: 845-369-3384/ 845598-2822 WEST PALM BEACH TWO bedroom Condo for SALE with LAKE VIEW. call 718-851-0445 for pictures send email to: DOVERCONDOWPB@gmail. com HOUSE FOR RENT Monsey- pine road furnished 4 bedroom house big yard Ideal for quarantine $3200 monthly 718 438 0254 OFFICES FOR RENT 53 New Utrecht, Top of Better Health, New small offices, elevator, elec, a/c, heat incl. Starting at $185/month. (718) 436-4693 SHABBOS RENTAL 2 bedroom apt available to rent for a shabbos or short term 3 flights up. Bedford/ Taylor. 347-628-7732.
OFFICE FOR RENT 10th Ave & 45th St. Near Hospital. Modern 2 rooms, 500 sf, private entrance. $1150. Day 718-686-0909/347524-7686 Eve VACATION RENTAL Beautifully furnished 2 bedroom house available in Monticello on Heimishe block. Weekly or weekends. 718-435-1861
HELP WANTED WORK FROM HOME Coronavirus!! Out of a job? Build a successful retail business from home. 2787flp@gmail.com call 917 410 8038 till 4pm CONTENT WRITER E-commerce company seeking a creative content writer to create platform specific content. Excellent writing & communication skills. 718-851-3510 x114 hr@ photo4less.com
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HELP WANTED Seeking full time entry level employee for busy BP office. Must have basic computer knowledge. Writing, communication and interpersonal skills a plus. Great potential. Good Pay, Will train. Email Resume: mkarpen@skylinecap.net ALPINE ACRES seeking geshmake headcounselors post 12th grade. Transportation in vicinity provided. Yiddish speaking. Call. 7184360757 EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT E-commerce company seeking individual as executive assistant, responsible with effective communication & organizational skills F/T 718851-3510 x114 hr@photo4less. com
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Classifieds ALPINE ACRES seeking geshmake counselors Transportation in vicinity provided. Yiddish speaking. 7184360757
BABYSITTING EXPERIENCED BABYSITTER Responsible, reliable. Avail nights, late nights etc.. Reasonable rates! Refs. avail. Serious inquiries ONLY! Call\ txt (347) 816-6406. BABYSITTING Due to covid-19 there are available slots at an experienced and warm babysitter. Call 347-794-9935
SERVICES GRAPHOLOGY “Gain clarity and guidance”. Send in your handwriting/ drawing for a full analysis. Geared for adults and children 845.642.3213 ECZEMA-FREE! Treat your eczema naturally and get rid of it for once and for all! Long term solution! 929-234-9358 OVERWEIGHT/LACKING ENERGY Lose pounds and inches the proper, healthy way! Stop starving/cheating and lead a nutritious, invigorated lifestyle. 929-234-9358
NATURAL REMEDIES suffering from eczema,acne or any other health issue? Try to heal it naturally and see outstanding results!! Call/ text 347-461-2774
PERSONALIZED CANDLES We have all colors and shaped candles with option of imprinting your personal message or logo call 845263-0171
MATH TUTOR All math regents levels. CLEP. SAT, GRE. Expd. Good rapport with students. Call/ text Chani Reichman 917 538-4357
REFLEXOLOGIST For women & children 347786-0810
YIDDISH COURSE from the comfort of your home. Sign up now for our tele-course. 718-435-4616 ALGEBRA TUTOR Experienced CC Algebra I tutor can help you ace through the course with ease! Mrs. E. Sigal 633 - 3450 VILOIN LESSONS All levels. All ages. Private violin lessons for girls. Call 929 289 1222 HEIMISHE FEMALE TUTOR experienced in special Ed . Tutors pre1A, 1st, 2nd grade kids in reading, math & kria with zoom 917) 549-6907 MAKEUP BY RAIZY Natural, professional makeup for all your Simchas. Book 3 faces get 4th free. 347 243 9347. NATURAL MAKEUP Natural, nontoxic, and great for sensitive skin. Call: 917789-3042
SONG LYRICS school performances, wedding songs, etc, English and Yiddish. Poems, web copy, and other writing services. breindythebest@ gmail.com Text 929-214-8827
PROMO SPOT For the most unique gifts, promotional items, plaques and stamp pens call 718732-0546 or email sales@ promospot.nyc
BREAST PUMPS Free hand and electric pumps through insurance, ships free. 718-831-7634 or text/email compactpumps@ gmail.com. Free gift with mention of ad
CPA SERVICES Are you drowning in personal or business tax filings? WE CAN HELP YOU! For individualized service email: myaroslawitzcpa@ gmail.com
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GARTLECH we fix knitted & crochet Gartlech & make beautiful professional fringes. We also teach how to knit & crochet. 917-414-3281 SERENITY SOLUTIONS Professional Organizing Coach to help you BECOME ORGANIZED & STAY ORGANIZED! contact Chana Malky 718-809-5963 or serenitysolutionsny@gmail. com. references/pictures available PROFESSIONAL ALBUMS for any occasion. Great Prices! Quick Turnaround! 1.929.441.2322 or email us at startheredesign@gmail.com EAR PIERCING Top quality earrings for all ages. Centrally located off 13th Ave. House calls available. G. Halpert Call/ Text 718-607-9812 GARTEL FRINGES We make professional gartel fringes and mend gartelach. Same day service. In the heart of BP. (347) 693 4920 or 7184357644 LIFEGUARDING LICENSE Become a certified lifeguard or recertify/ CPR with an experienced lifeguard. For private or group course (Willi. location) call 13473007198 KEEP KIDS ENTERTAINED Big Moonwalk to rent! Great for children of all ages! Can take up to 600 lbs. Call 914487-3373
TNOYIM POEMS And for all occassions! excellent prices! Call/text 1347-248-4254 PROFESSIONAL POEMS Contact “Wordy”, where words work wonders, for lyrics and poems with the touch of the pro! 929 359 3211 ELIGIBLE FOR SSI? Need help applying? 3478026368 SIMCHA BASKET meet your guests needs so they can enjoy your simcha! Call 7185961979 to reserve your date CHOSSON BABY ALBUM Wow your kallah with a professional, customized baby album. Call/text 3475783991 EXPERIENCED BOOKKEEPER Bookkeeper with 6 years of experience in multiple industries available for hire. For resume or more information please contact nfbookkeeper2020@gmail. com GRAPHICS Get your graphic work done the professional way! Call 347-794-9935 BAR MITZVAH PREPARATION A yingerman is available to learn with your son in preparation for his bar mitzva. Call: 718-249-7844 lve msg SWIMMING LESSONS Wsi & lifeguarding classes. Flatbush location / sundays. Hopefully starting april 26. 917-583-0387 or 347-267-8143 MUSIC TEACHER Do something productive in these long days at home learn a musical instrument! call now Gitty 718-799-6139
KRIAH TUTOR Do you want your child to stay on par with his/her Kriah? Private tutoring @ reasonable prices. Call Mindy 718-435-2248 KRIAH TUTOR Experienced Kriah Teacher is ready to learn with ur daughter she shouldnt fall back now bcs crisis, 929-2142361 REO 24HR PLUMBING Quality plumbing, piping, heating, trouble shooting, installations and repair. 24hr Emergency Service Available. Serving Boro Park and Williamsburg Areas. 347-857-7890 HEALTH INSURANCE Best rates on all Health Insurance plans and Medicare Supplements. Please call 845-3775836 or email info@ EliteHealthInsurance.net GOLDEN CATCH Fish for wholesale prices. Delivered to your door. Minimum $60. Order to goldencatchseafood@gmail. com or call 718-257-0006 IN HOME COUNSELING Does your child need support? In home counseling services are now available! 917-201-8425 B JEWELED Selling designer costume jewelry and accessories at b Jeweled located in the heart of BP. call/text 718-812-6307
DELIVERY/DRIVING Heimish & experienced person new SUV delivers/ drives you to country/ long distance destinations. Non corona only! Reasonable/ References :917-374-8680 DIGESTION ISSUES Suffering from indigestion, constipation or similar issues? Easy natural solution!! Call now 718-8418320 ENGLISH TUTOR Experienced teacher available to tutor your elementary-aged daughter in math and English. Call 1646705-4181 DRIVER AVAILABLE many years exp. avail to do long distance trips w/ brand new minivan. Reasonable rates. 917.405.8469 HAIR STYLING/CUTTING Well Priced! Great Job! Located in BP, avail for house calls. Flexible Hours. Book now 6463957080
ODDS & ENDS RARE OPPORTUNITY For just $200 you can sponsor benchers for a local hall in the memory of a loved one. 646-874-4342 YAMAHA E-463 Looking to buy in good condition for a good price. 347-971-2333
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OIL PAINT Do you have open/closed cans of good quality oil paint sitting around? Any color. Will pick up. 9175864152 PIANO WANTED If you have a piano or yahmaha to give away please call or text 3474825659
GEMACHIM PIDYON HABEN Coin Gemach. Call Yakov Friedman. 646-419-0782 LIGHTING GEMACH Lighting bars to enhance your event!929-276-2404 KOSHER WAZE DEVICES available for short term. Minimum charge. 929-3247021. DOONA GEMACH For a short short period of time(or medical need). 260-DOONAZ3 (260-3666293) SIMCHA GEMACH White cubbies for miniatures,white ceramic square and round cake stands and more.לע”נ ברוך בן -536-1742 917 משה דוד.
ENGLISH TUTOR Experienced first grade teacher is available to tutor your first grader privately. Call: 718-633-0882
SPEAKER/ LECTURER Hamodia columnist and speaker Rabbi Yosef Gesser is available to speak at your event. 718-690-1534, ygesser@gmail.com. Available via Zoom, phone.
PACK N PLAY gemach (BP) Please call in the evening 718-851-1017
FLOWER REED DIFFUSER The perfect gift for teachers, therapists and family etc. Special car size also available. Call 347 675 3443
LOOKING FOR Stanley -young america dresser for kids/baby room, ivory/white. call/text 718673-1740
SIMCHA GEMACH Bechers, Challah cover, Benchers and challah knife for your simcha. pls leave message 1718 854 1760
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R. Rosenbaum 917.829.1450
CLOTHING & SHOE GEMACH Donate free. Clothes, shoes, linens. grt cond only! more info pls call\ txt (347)8166406. TWIN CARRIAGE GEMACH To lend yours or to rent a twin carriage for the week, season or year, please call (718) 5223891. Mint condition only. BOYS SUIT GEMACH Gemach Yismach Yisroel Boys Simcha Wear sizes 9m-7 1943 50th Street 347.462.4596 Sundays 2:30-5 לע’’נ ישראל בן אליעזר KALLAH CAPE GEMACH Brand new luxurious white fur capes for Chuppah. 718 633 - 8261 BP BABY GEMACH Carseats, snap n go strollers, pack n play & white bassinets for newborns 718-854-6829 BOYS SIMCHA WEAR Gemach Yismach Yisroel sizes 9m-8 yrs 1943 50th Street 347.462.4596 Sundays 2:30-5 לע’’נ ישראל בן אליעזר BABY CARRIER GEMACH When a stroller just won’t work. Great for vacation, touring, steps etc. 845-5872449 will return messages KALLAH ACCESSORIES Large selection of: Crowns, Veils, Dektich, Trains, Shoes & Petticoats for minimal fee. By apt only. BP. 718-551-8714
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Classifieds REFLECTOR BELTS be seen! be safe! wear a reflector belt . 718-853-4966
DRESSES/GOWNS FOR SALE Beautiful navy/ slate blue gown for young married sis of bride or kallah tenoyim. Size 2-4. Call or text 347-7864434 WHITE GOWN BLACK LACE sister of the bride, size 6 call/ text 6468875634 D. DEUTCH BLK & WHITE Size 8-10 for sister of the bride/own tnoyim for sale. 929-287-2135 SLENDERIZING BLACK GOWN size 14 with feather decoration from equisite $350 text 13473007198 (Williamsburg) BLACK DESIGNER GOWN size 4-6/ pre maternity. Call/ text:347-622-3508 BLACK 2 PIECE wedding dress size 8, current season, worn once 718-8511624 BLACK & PINK GOWN for sale. Size 0-2. Call/ text 3472992257. PINK GOWN sis of bride for sale size 4. Call/txt 3473741936 BLACK & BLUE GOWN Sister of bride. custom made, for 4-5 year old , worn once. $150. call/text 7189264773 IVORY/BLACK party dress size 6 call 929 271 0553 LIGHT BLUE CHILDRENS GOWN size 7-8 and 10-12 3475783278
BLACK & WHITE FILE GOWN Sis of bride size 6 (has more fabric to add) Call 718-4383478
TEEN GOWN Sister of bride custom made ivory & pink gown sz 0-2 call or text 347-242-4619
RED VALENTINO GOWN for sale. Size 6. Call or text 3476751475
BLACK & WHITE DRESS Sis of bride/own tenoyim. Slenderizing size 10. Call 347554-0072
BLACK LACE GOWN W/ GOLD Sis of bride. Sz 8. Great price. call/text 929 409 3317 3 WHITE GOWNS Teen/young adult. Will be avail in June, can be seen now. Size 0-2. 718-633-4990 BLACK MATERNITY DRESS for every day. New with tags still on. Size M. 7182086083 BLUE GOWN Young machtenista/sis of bride. 718-501-4102 MIRI VORT DRESS Size 0 Navy Blue Dress like brand new $100. text 718 6797320 or call LIGHT BLUE TEEN GOWN size 2-4 3475783278 BLUSH/PINK GOWN for rent. Size 6. Worn once. Text: 347-546-1838 OFF WHITE/ BLACK size 2. well priced. 718-4381769 HASS KALLAH GOWN This Season. Size 0-2. Super price. 718-633-4990 KLEINFELD GOWN sz 4/6 accessories incld 347 446 6114 EXQUISITE IVORY GOWN for sale size 6/8. 917.355.9941 GIRLS GOWNS 3 Beautiful grey & white gowns sizes 8 and preteen16&18 to rent/sell for a giveaway price 718-599-2192
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CAROLINA HERRERA ivory size 4-6. Kids off white with mauve sash and flower appliqu’es sizes 8-10 and 12-14. Call/text 718-8126307/718-809-0963 GOWN RENTAL New this season, adorable white high waisted gowns, sizes 3-14 for rent. Great price. Call 3475814116 HARFENES CHILDRENS GOWN Black, gold, and white. Approximately size 7. Call: 845-356-9824 Text only: 347668-1083 IVORY GOWN Magnificent Chaya Reizy Kohl gown size 4 Call 9292148743 WHITE CHILDRENS GOWN size 5-6 Call/text:347-6223508 IVORY & PINK GIRLS GOWNS 3 gowns sizes 10 & 12 teen size 0-2 718-437-3091 PINK GIRLS GOWNS Aristocrat gown size 3-4, 8, 10, matching teen gown size 14 call/text 3477280443 PINK GIRLS GOWNS 5 sis of bride kids gowns. Girls sizes 6-14. Text: 718-9307913.
LOST Lost diamond earring On Tuesday of ch”hmd at the bay or on 14th and 55th. 8454991197
gold hanging earring with small diamonds dangling in center, on Monday 4/20 in BP 718-438-1460 Pearl earring with white gold around it. Lost before Sukkos time. 347-581-8056 Diamond earring Shabbos P’ Va’eira Bet 14th-16th ave, 43rd-50th st 347-576-0971 diamond earring with ruby stones. 347-628-2769. Black and grey chocolli baby blanket before pesach 718812-6416 black bugaboo carriage bag 718-812-6416
FOUND off white blanket on shabbos Tzaveh- 3/7 on 51st St. 7184356965 children’s hanging gold earring with hearts. On 14th ave. between 49 & 50th st on Monday 4/20 718-438-1460
FREE GIVEAWAYS If you have KINDLINE or KINDERLECH to give away call (or text) 718-809-2759 Yoya bassinet . New. 7184353626 beautiful pink and white formica bunkbead in excellent condition. 718-2568405 few bottles extra virgin coconut oil. Also 6 - 32oz bottles Restore mineral supplements. 718-972-3592. diabetic supplies 646-6182919 Manischewitz shmura matza. Text 7189540386 perfect condition MP Shas 917.355.9941 White kids dresser with mirror, decent condition. 718 801-1302 Jane double stroller in good condition. Call: 3477881260 Master bed armoire to give away due to moving call or text 3474516482
כולל שומרי החומות לצדקת רבי מאיר בעל הנס ביים ארומפארן צוזאמנעמען די טויזענטער פושקעס פון תושבי וויליאמסבורג און בארא פארק מיט ספעציעלע טראקס אין ליכט פונעם וויירוס
שמחת הווארט בבית קארלסבורג – תולדות צבי ספינקא
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ברכת אילנות אין בארא פארק
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האדמו"ר מבאבוב 45-בתפילת שחרית ולימוד משניות ביום היארצייט של אמו הרבנית ע"ה
שמחת החתונה של בן האדמו"ר מזעווהיל מאנסי עב"ג הכלה בת הרב חיים זילבערמאן
הגאון רבי חיים קנייבסקי בלימוד בביתו
האדמו"ר ממונקאטש בלחיים ביום היארצייט של אמו הרבנית ע”ה
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די חשובע לומדי 'כולל חצות' לערנענדיג אין חצר פונעם ציון אין אתרא קדישא מירון אין רעגן און אין די קאלטע נעכט
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קביעת מזוזה אינעם נייעם פראכטפולען הכנסת אורחים שטובער פון חסד 24/7אין קאלאמביע שפיטאל נדבת ע”י הרבני הנגיד ר’ משה אייכלער ושותפו הרבני הנגיד ר’ שמואל האראוויץ
לכבוד חוה״מ האט המספיק צוגעשטעלט גאר רייכע שפילן און היים אקטיוויטעטן צוליבן נישט קענען ארויסגיין פון שטוב ,פארשאפענדיג א שמחת יו״ט פאר די פולע המספיק פאמיליעס
הילולת הרה"ק מצאנז זי"ע בחצר הקודש גארליץ
די בארימטע אסטרייכער'ס קוקיס האט פארטיילט פאר די וואלענטירן פון חברה הצלה דשיכון סקווירא א באקס פון געשמאקע, פרישע טשאקלעט טשיפ קוקיס אלס הכרת הטוב פאר זייער מסירת נפש ארבעט אין די איצטיגע טעג
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די מתמידים שטעלט צו פאר אלע קינדער וואס ווילן וואקסן תלמידי חכמים:
צו הערן מער איבער די מתמידים רופט: 718-480-5327 זיך איינצושרייבן רופט: 845-352-5327
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בשורה טובה פאר אלע בחורים!! ‘חבורת משניות‘ איז אויך געאייגנט פאר אייך בחורים וואס ווילן ענדיגן ”ששה סדרי משנה“ אין בלויז צוויי א האלב יאר!! אזוי אויך איז ‘חבורת הלכה‘ געאייגנט פאר אייך בחורים צו ענדיגן ”קיצור שלחן ערוך“ אין בלויז איין יאר!!
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