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PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT

Posted on June 22, 2007

We break from our usual reportage to bring you this public service announcement from the UTJ. Congregations seeking rabbis/cantors for the yamim noraim (the high holidays) can phone the UTJ office and ask for placement. UTJ affiliated rabbis and cantors are commited to halacha, are pre screened, and represent an amazing array of talents and Continue Reading »

Mulberry Powder May Suppress Blood Glucose Rise

Posted on June 21, 2007

From Natural Products Marketing E magazine Posted on: 06/15/2007 SENDAI, Japan—Optimizing levels of 1-deoxynojirimycin (DNJ) in mulberry appears to help suppress abnormally high blood glucose levels, possibly helping to prevent diabetes onset, according to a new study (J Agric Food Chem, ePub June 8, 2007; ASAP Article 10.1021/jf062680g S0021-8561(06)02680-X). In the two-pronged investigation, coordinated out Continue Reading »

KISS MY HEINIE IN A NEW CAN

Posted on June 20, 2007

Press Release: Why Heineken USA Is Charging Ahead With a Red Bull-ish Can Design June 18, 2007 By Mike Beirne CHICAGO — Heineken USA is aiming for some buzz by tweaking its packaging again, this time with a “Slim Can” design for its Heineken Premium Light that resembles Red Bull’s can. The 12-oz. HPL can, Continue Reading »

THE OU ON STRAWBERRIES

Posted on June 19, 2007

This alert came from the OU. We offer it as is with no commentary from us. Fresh strawberries have long been recognized as being prone to insect infestation, including aphids, small mites and thrips, and should not be consumed unless prepared in a proper manner. These insects are found primarily under the green leafy crown Continue Reading »

JICAMA

Posted on June 15, 2007

Ok, so we are probably the only person in American who thought it was pronounced the way it is spelled. Then again, back in 1976, when we saw our first road sign for La Jolla, we thought it was pronounced the way it is spelled, too. Gosh are we dumb or what? (Hey, we took Continue Reading »

WHEN DID THE RULES CHANGE?

Posted on June 14, 2007

More and more, it seems as if the rules of kashruth have less and less to do with what it says in the Shulchan Aruch and more to do with some notion of how much can we assur (forbid). We wonder how come non-glatt meat is readily available in Florida, but not in NYC? It Continue Reading »

TWAS A NIGHT TO REMEMBER

Posted on June 13, 2007

This summer, after serving the shul for 26 years, Rabbi Ephraim and Esther Zimand of Traditional Shul in St. Louis, are making aliyah. This past weekend, the shul held all manner of programs in their honor and much Torah was taught in their names. On Sunday night, we enjoyed a most sumptuous dinner at the Continue Reading »

SUNBURN HELP

Posted on June 12, 2007

Just in time for the sunburn season, the I’M NOT MARTHA email letter sent out this good advice for sunburn sufferers. Sunburn Treatments *Aloe Vera According to MJ Campbell, Aloe Vera is top on Hawaii’s list of treatments for Sunburns. Aloe Vera is a miracle treatment for sunburns. It is an antibacterial substance that helps Continue Reading »

CABBAGE AND NOODLES- A MECHIYEH!

Posted on June 8, 2007

This has long been one of our faves. We never had a recipe- we used to buy in Hungarian style kosher take out stores Then we found this recipe from Giora Shimoni, on AOL in Your Guide to Kosher Food. INGREDIENTS: 1 16 ounce package of egg noodles 2-3 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 medium onion, Continue Reading »

KOSHER BANDANAS

Posted on June 7, 2007

We got a super note from Kosher Nexus Editor Deborah Wenger. Feast your eyes on this one: This was on TeaneckShuls: Kosher Bandana Summer Sale! PRE-TIED BANDANAS & PRE-TIED HEADBANDS- tons to choose from. Come check out the NEW PRE-TIED TICHELS in multiple tie-dyed & solid prints. ********** Deborah adds: Has the community reached the Continue Reading »