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How To Become a Darling of the Settler Movement
Due to an editor’s error, an article by Ofer Shelah in last week’s Forward Forum (“How To Become a Darling of the Settler Movement,” June 24) included a partial and misleading quote from a television appearance by Shelah in which he discussed his new book on Ariel Sharon. Shelah did not state a personal belief…
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Foundation for Jewish Culture Lauds ‘Brooklyn Boy’ Playwright
“Ours was a culturally rich Jewish household,” Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Donald Margulies said at the June 6 National Foundation for Jewish Culture Awards in the Arts dinner, held at the Roosevelt Hotel. Margulies was honored with the foundation’s Literary Arts Award. “By that, I mean we didn’t go to synagogue, we went to Broadway.” But…
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As Withdrawal Nears, Violence Spikes
TEL AVIV — As preparations for the August withdrawal from Gaza accelerated over the past week, Israel got a series of grim reminders that any hope of disengagement resulting in a reduction in terrorism might be just wishful thinking. Palestinian attacks, which declined drastically following a cease-fire agreement in February, began rising perceptibly in May…
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DER YIDDISH-VINKL July 1, 2005
On her 80th birthday, poet Rivke Basman ben Khaim was featured in the Forverts’s Pearls of Yiddish Poetry. She started writing poems at age 7. But unlike most child prodigies, who tend to burn out at an early age, Basman ben Khaim has talents that have flourished with the years. One of her poems, published…
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Yid.Dish: Plum and Nectarine Cobbler with Candied Ginger
Filling 3 nectarines 12-15 small plums 4 tablespoons brown sugar and or agave nectar 3 tablespoons flour juice of half a lemon or 2 Tbs water (use water if you want a sweeter cobbler) 4 small pieces of candied ginger, chopped finely (optional) Cobbler dough I used a slightly altered version of the basic recipe…
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Yid.Dish: Pecan Tassies
Although pecan is the traditional filling for these Southern tartlets, any pie filling can be substituted. For a pareve treat, substitute standard flaky pastry for the cream cheese pastry. Pastry:(About 24 pastries) 1 cup (2 sticks) butter or margarine, softened 8 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 cups all-purpose flour Filling:…
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Yid.Dish: Nooant Energy Bar
See original post. 1 lb honey 3/4 cup sugar 1 lb chopped walnuts In heavy pan, boil honey and sugar on a low flame until dissolved. Add chopped nuts and simmer over low flame for 20-30 minutes or until a medium-brown color. Stir carefully with a wooden spoon to prevent burning. Wet a board or…
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Yid.Dish: Lemon Halos
Yields about 48 cookies Dough: 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon salt 2/3 cup vegetable shortening 1 cup granulated or brown sugar 1 large egg 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Meringue: 3 large egg whites 3/4 cup sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Filling: 3 large egg yolks 1 cup sugar 1/4 cup…
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Yid.Dish: Leaf Cookies
Purchase a commercial leaf-mold — most have two 2 1/2-inch long cutouts — in specialty stores or make your own mold by cutting a leaf shape out of a thick piece of plastic or cardboard. (About fifty 2 1/2-inch or thirty 4-inch cookies) 3/4 cup all-purpose flour 1/3 cup finely ground almonds, hazelnuts, pecans, or…
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Yid.Dish: Individual Baklava
Baklava, which means “sweet-of-a-thousand-layers,” is a traditional Purim treat throughout the Middle East as well as enjoyed throughout the year. This version consists of individual pastries. (About 24 pastries) Syrup: 2 cups sugar 1 cup water 2 (3-inch) cinnamon sticks or 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice Filling: 4 cups (about 1…
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Yid.Dish: Wine Braised Lamb Shanks with Orange and Figs
Serves 6 6 small lamb shanks, 10-12 ounces each Salt and freshly ground black pepper 3 tablespoons olive oil 1 cup dry white wine (organic and kosher for Passover) 5 cloves garlic, peeled and left whole 12 large shallots, peeled and left whole, roots trimmed 2 medium carrots, peeled and sliced 1 tablespoon fresh ginger,…
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