Book Review
For Young Readers Serach's Song tells the story of how Serach, granddaughter of the patriarch Jacob, told him that his son Joseph was alive. The Eentzy Weentzy Hider is the famous tale of how King David questioned G-d's creation of the spider. And "Uh-uh. Not Now" is the story of how a cow that kept Shabbos led to the conversion to Judaism of Rabbi Yochanan ben Tortha. The books are written by the veteran author Yaffa Leba Gottlieb (writer of the bestselling Eli and Ohr). Each book is geared to a different reading level. There are some punctuational inconsistencies, but other than that, these books are simply delicious. They are available at Judaica Bookstores, or through Aura Press at 718-435-9103. |
Adventurous restaurant goers are sure to enjoy Domani, on Manhattan's Upper East Side. This upscale eatery features Italian meat cuisine overseen with meticulous care by Alex Rios, the owner/proprietor. Alex fawns over his patrons, making sure their meal is just right. Domani is certified kosher by the O.K. Labs. Domani is located at 1590 First Ave. Call for reservations: 212-717-7575.
Gourmet Cheese
Natural and KosherTM, a division of Anderson International Foods, has been selling chalav Yisrael cheese for over fifteen years. Certified O.K. Dairy, Natural and KosherTM cheeses, which include mozzarella and ricotta, are still made with loving care, the old-fashioned way. In an age of innovation, Anderson guarantees the quality of its cheeses by using recipes passed down through generations of Italian cheese-makers.
The results speak for themselves: cheeses made without preservatives, stabilizers, or additives. With Natural & KosherTM cheese, you get the best of nature and kashrus.
Natural & KosherTM cheeses are available in retail and institutional sizes. Please call 213-261-8591 or 800-742-5667 for the name of a store or distributor near you.
Halacha Hotline
May a blind person carry a cane outdoors on Shabbos? Does a child sit shivah for her adoptive parent? Are you permitted to use a microwave oven for both dairy and meat? Can you prepare food for your pet on Shabbos?
These are just a sampling of the questions that have been answered by the Halacha Hotline over the past thirteen years. Directed by Rabbi Yehoshua Wohl, the Halacha Hotline is staffed by five rabbis versed in the intricacies of Jewish law.
The Halacha Hotline fields about 100 calls a week on subjects from the mundane to the controversial. Rabbi Wohl says that he founded the service as a resource for questions related to marriage, divorce, and family purity laws. As word spread, calls came in on all different subjects.
The Halacha Hotline is privately funded and does not solicit donations. The telephone numbers are: 718-963-1236 and 212-425-2242. The office is located at 285 Broadway, Suite 3, Brooklyn, NY 11211.