Today is January 19, 2026 / /
Today is January 19, 2026 / /
Long time readers know that we have our favorite places to eat in Jerusalem, and that we visit them over and over again. On Monday night, we went to our fave steakia for their usual groaning table of delights. First off, miracle of miracles- it is now against the law to smoke in restaurants in Continue Reading »
So here we are in Jerusalem once again. From the airport we went to the kids’ apartment and then headed out to Cafe Belinda in the Wolfson tower for a great brunch. We love eating at Belinda’s place. First of all, it is fun to eat and watch the people come and go from the Continue Reading »
By the time this appears on the blog, we will have just landed (IY”H) at Ben Gurion Airport in Israel. Once again, we are spending some time in Jerusalem visiting the kiddies, partaking of the local food scene, and visiting all of our favorite haunts. There are some new restaurants in Jerusalem that we want Continue Reading »
Got some old pantyhose loaded with holes, runs and the like? Don’t throw them away! Here are twenty good suggestions- Cut the legs off and use to keep all those odd bits of soap that tend to get left in the bathroom. Tie the end and keep it beside the sink for hand washing. Put Continue Reading »
This just in from Kosher Today: “New Reese’s Whipps from Hershey’s Reese’s, part of the Hershey’s candy empire, is expanding yet again, following the success of the Crispy Crunchy Bar introduction. The new bar is called Reese’s Whipps Candy Bar and it features a light and fluffy peanut butter nougat. The nougat gives the Whipps Continue Reading »
Last January when we were in Israel, we got a phone call that we still have difficulty accepting. Our beloved Mollie B had passed away on Shabbat while we were in Jerusalem. Long time KN readers know that we loved Mollie B, and spent many a wonderful Thanksgiving at her house with the whole family Continue Reading »
Here you go: just in time for Turkey time, all the things you need to know about cranberries plus one recipe: CRANBERRY TIPS: * When washing, look for bright, plump cranberries and pick out any soft, crushed, or shriveled berries. * Peak season is September through December. * Fresh cranberries will keep in the refrigerator Continue Reading »
Broccoli Salad Delight From AJ’s Fine Foods 1/2 pound broccoli florets 1/4 cup sugar 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar 1 cup mayonnaise 1/4 cup dried cranberries 1/4 cup chopped red onions 1/4 cup roasted cashew pieces Pinch granulated garlic Pinch white pepper Drop broccoli into boiling water for 4 to 7 minutes, or until crisp-tender. Continue Reading »
This just in from Kosher-NY KosherBites QuickBite: Jason Schwartz, Owner/Operator of the new kosher Manhattan location, confirms that the Glatt Kosher Subway restaurant will be located on Broadway between West 78th and 79th Streets. In addition, the website: www.GlattKosherSubwayNYC.com will be up soon with further details. The owner’s press release says: “Coming soon to NYC Continue Reading »
The Chief Rabbis in Israel have ruled that each local rabbi may decide which approach he will take to shmitta. Some may decide that the famous Rabbi Kook approach (sell the land of Israel to a non Jew for the year). Others may depend upon sale of the land to the beit din. Most of Continue Reading »
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