Passover FAQ 5785/2025eive at the Operation Pesah Hot Line continues to grow and grow. We are most pleased to note this increase as it points to a heightened level of awareness and observance of the holiday. Included in this special edition of the Kosher Nexus is a fairly complete representation of all the questions we have Continue Reading »
The History Of Gefilte Fish Some see gefilte fish as a delicacy, others as something too disgusting to contemplate. Either way, it would probably appear on most people’s short list of classic Ashkenazi foods. For good reason. It’s been part of the Eastern European Jewish diet for hundreds of years. The funny thing is that gefilte fish didn’t start out Continue Reading »
Kosher Myths And Facts Pertaining To Passover PESACH MYTHS AND FACTS INCLUDING MUCH UPDATED MATERIAL PESACH: MYTHS & FACTS Most Jews will tell you that their favorite holiday is Pesach. Most Jews will also tell you that the holiday they most dislike having to prepare is Pesach. While it is true that the work Continue Reading »
Speedy Coq Au Vin Ingredients 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 1 chicken, about 3-1/2 pounds, cut into 8 pieces 8 small white onions, peeled 16 small white mushrooms, cleaned 3/4 cup dry red wine 1 tablespoon fresh minced parsley 2 teaspoons crumbled dried thyme or 4 teaspoons fresh minced thyme 1/2 teaspoon coarse black Continue Reading »
The Cup Of Elijah In the middle of every seder table stands Elijah’s cup. We welcome Elijah into our homes at every seder around the world. Pesach is often referred to as a “taste of the messianic era.” As Elijah will herald and announce the coming of the messiah, we welcome him to our seder Continue Reading »
TEN SIGNS YOUR SEDER IS TOO BIG After spending four hours cleaning the oven on Sunday, and lugging boxes upstairs and downstairs, etc., we decided it was time to take a break for some laughter. TEN SIGNS YOUR SEDER IS TOO BIG 10. You can’t find anywhere out of sight to hide the afikomen. 9. Continue Reading »