Fall 2005

The King thought that perhaps it was used to play torero, a traditional sport involving the deadly pursuit of bulls that is played through the streets of Spain.

I am the descendant of countless generations of ancestors who, though sorely tested and bitterly tried, remained faithful to that covenant when they might so easily have defected.

When ingredients are needed at the last minute, restaurant employees commonly run out to purchase them from local stores. As a result, restaurants require more hands-on supervision by the certifying agency.

Because of the special problems that can arise in restaurants, it is not sufficient to have a supervisor who comes in on a hit-or-miss basis. Restaurants, caterers, and takeout stores-particularly establishments that prepare or serve meat products-have special kosher concerns that can be met only by a full-time supervisor.

These days we have a plethora of kosher restaurants-and a plethora of kosher agencies to supervise them. This has created a problem.

You’re in for a treat with these three sumptuous recipes brought to you by your friends at Kraft Foods.

As a Jewish boy living in a warm, talkative household, I grew up around the sounds of intellectual debate. My parents always encouraged spirited inquiry into our Jewish heritage, and I remember many dinner table conversations revolving around Jewish themes and values.

Strip away the layers and reveal your soul…

A TALMUD TALE
The play tells the ancient story of Rakhel and Rabbi Akiba, the shepherd who became the father of the Talmud. In this scene, Akiba, still a shepherd, shows up at the Beit Midrash in the middle of the night, seeking a place
to study.