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THE TALIBANIZATION OF ORTHODOXY

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THE TALIBANIZATION OF ORTHODOXY

Posted on July 5, 2007

The 6/22 issue of the Jewish Week, contained a most fascinating article about a speech given by Rabbi Marc Angel. Here is the opening of the article: “Modern Orthodoxy’s ‘Cultic’ Influence Retiring Rabbi Marc Angel charges movement’s growing reliance on yeshiva deans is danger sign. Debra Nussbaum Cohen and Stewart Ain – Staff Writers Rabbi Continue Reading »

ORGANIC ZERO (NEW SWEETENER)

Posted on July 3, 2007

ZERO Calories ZERO Glycemic Index ZERO Artificial Tastes & Looks Like Sugar Because it’s Made Just from Sugar Wholesome Sweeteners Organic ZeroTM is the perfect sweetener for those living a healthy lifestyle. It is virtually calorie-free (0.2 cals/gram) and has a glycemic index of zero, so while it sweetens, it does so without adding calories Continue Reading »

BETTER CALCIUM DIRECT FROM SOURCE

Posted on July 2, 2007

More benefit from food-based calcium than supplements, preliminary study suggests CHERYL WITTENAUER Associated Press Writer ST. LOUIS — Most women know that calcium is critical in preventing osteoporosis, the disease of progressive bone loss and fractures that affects millions of Americans. But which source is better — calcium-rich foods or supplements? A preliminary study by Continue Reading »

Posted on June 29, 2007

Haredi radio shuns male singer due to feminine voice (YNET NEWS) Singles released by young singer boycotted by haredi stations following angry calls from listeners who thought songs were sung by woman Yael Eichenwald Published: 06.27.07, 17:00 / Israel Jewish Scene Twenty-year-old Eliyahu Haim Fayzakov, a young and talented singer from Netanya, recorded his first Continue Reading »

FORGET THE PASTRAMI- WE'LL HAVE SOMETHING ELSE

Posted on June 27, 2007

Have you had any pastrami lately? Did you notice anything about the meat? “Like what?” you ask. How about lousy meat? How about pastrami made from chuck meat and not brisket? What happened to pastrami so tender it melts in your mouth? How did it happen that much tougher meat is now being used instead? Continue Reading »

KASHRUTH MEDIATION??

Posted on June 25, 2007

The latest issue of KASHRUS Magazine features an article by the editor calling for mediation in matters of kashruth. The author maintains that disagreements in Kashruth could be better handled in mediation rather than in confrontation. He relates three “popular” and recent disgraceful events that shook the kosher world. Although he does not mention names, Continue Reading »

HOLY COW! SACRED CHOW IS KOSHER AGAIN

Posted on June 25, 2007

This is hot off the press from Kosher-NY RESTAURANT RE-CERTIFIED Dear Kosher-NY Friends, After a gap without hashgachah, Sacred Chow, located at 227 Sullivan Street, between West 3rd Street and Bleecker Street, is now under the hashgachah of Rabbi Zev Schwarcz. According to the Teudah issued on June 13th, all foods at Sacred Chow are Continue Reading »

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 »

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 »