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To Haiti with Love By: Daniella Hellerstein Mitch Schwaber, an oleh from America, lives a typical quiet
living in Haiti, which had already been reserved to house
life with his family in Modiin. When he left to catch a plane
the field hospital, the destruction was evident and the air
late Thursday night January 14 no one noticed, but by the
hot and humid.The personnel were deposited on the self-
time he returned ten days later he received the home
enclosed field but could not begin the actual job of setting
coming of a superstar. That plane he boarded was not an
up the facility and treating patients because the second
ordinary transatlantic El Al flight but rather a chartered
plane, carrying the equipment, had not yet arrived. With
flight on an extraordinary mission. It carried Schwaber, a
Shabbat on its way in
doctor with an expertise in infectious diseases, as well as
and the sun quickly
230 others from Israel to Haiti, site of the 7.0 magnitude
setting, Schwaber and
earthquake that left 230,000 dead and 300,000 injured,
the others gathered in
not to mention scores of homeless and stranded. Of the
the bleachers and sang
230 passengers, 121 of them were medical staff and the
Shalom Aleichim. The
remaining 109 were made up of search and rescue teams,
Rav Tzvai, also part of
security personnel and additional members of the Home
the mission, made Kiddush using the little bottles of wine
Front Command. Their goal was to set up an Israeli field
available from the plane. By 2 am the heavy equipment
hospital under the direction of Tzahal and provide disaster
started to arrive and by noon Saturday, less than three
relief to the best of their ability.
days after the quake struck, Israel’s field hospital was fully
As a doctor with the Israeli army, Schwaber received
operational. It didn’t take long for word to spread that
a call the day after the earthquake from his reserve unit
the most advanced facility yet was “open for business”
saying that they were participating in the mission to Haiti.
and the lines formed quickly. Senior doctors evaluated
The medical corps unit is trained to set up field hospitals
the sick and invalid at the front gate, an often devastating
in crisis situations and worked together with the Home
and highly emotional task, as patients who were beyond
Front Command in Haiti. Schwaber was asked to join
the ability to be helped were turned away.
as an infectious disease specialist. He made a phone call
Schwaber worked throughout the day Saturday only
to his wife, Haggith, who didn’t hesitate to say “go” and
breaking to daven quickly and return to work. Those
rearranged his work schedule at Ichilov Hospital. With the
first few days felt like forever, he explained, there was
green light from her, Schwaber donned his green reserve
a constant flow of patients with ailments ranging from
uniform, grabbed a backpack with his teffilin and some
minor to life threatening injuries, women in labor and
bare necessities and reported for duty at Ben Gurion
even those with chronic illnesses who availed themselves
late Thursday night. After sleeping intermittently on the
of the free expert medical care. The magnitude of the
airport floor, the members of the mission finally boarded
devastation was overwhelming. There were those who
the plane at 5 am Friday morning and touched down in
lost their entire families and many, including children, had
Port-au Prince on Friday afternoon, Haitian time.
no where to go when they were discharged from the
Driving to the soccer field, owned by a wealthy Jew
field hospital. Schwaber says, though, that there was a definite sense of gratitude on the part of the Haitians.The reputation of the level of care at the Israeli field hospital made headline news in the rest of the world as well. Over forty doctors, from every discipline, as well as an intensive
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‡ Continued from page 4 laboratory, sterilization systems and imaging capabilities
spoke to his wife and
combined to create the most comprehensive hospital in
three small daughters
Haiti at the time. Over 1,100 patients were treated, over
back in Modiin as often
200 operations were performed (most either life saving
as possible who were
or limb saving) and 16 babies were born over the ten
completely encouraging
day period.
and relayed messages
When asked why little Israel was at the forefront, Schwaber explained that the Israeli army has in place a
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of support from the community.
master plan for setting up such hospitals in moments of
By the second Shabbat
crisis and maintains a high level of preparedness to actualize
the group had a real
the plan at the drop of a hat. Israel also has a reserve duty
Friday night dinner, this
mentality which means people are accustomed to being
time with speeches by
called up and shipped out (albeit locally) at a moment’s
the Israeli ambassador
notice and already have things such as uniforms on hand.
and the commander of the mission. The feeling of unity
Lastly, Israelis expect that their country will be at the scene
that bonded them after a physically and emotionally
of disaster which means the support from the public is
exhausting week was palpable as they gathered to sing
always there. And Haiti was no exception. Not only did
and recite Kiddush together once again. Jewish volunteers
Israeli officials, such as Shimon Peres who addressed
from other delegations joined the Israeli team for Shabbat
the team via the P.A. system, express their pride but the
to refuel spiritually and prepare for the grueling week
positive feedback from home was empowering. Schwaber
ahead. Services took place in the Ohel Beit Knesset
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equipped with an aron kodesh and daily minyan times. Schwaber describes his experience in Haiti as very humbling and a huge privilege. Though the work load was intense and constant, the common goal brought the diverse Israeli delegation together in a particularly strong way. Schwaber describes the unique chemistry amongst the group where everyone worked as a team player. He also expressed his personal pride in being part of a mission that represented the best that Israel has to offer, nothing less than the crème de la crème of Israeli society and the zchut he felt to work alongside them. Schwaber relayed the words of Major General Yair Golan, OC Home Front Command, who addressed the group before they left and again when they returned. As the group prepared to depart, he told them they had three missions to accomplish in Haiti: to save as many lives as possible, to provide the most advanced medical Continues on page 21
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Ma’arat HaEtzba (Finger Cave) By: Chana Koren
lot via the black path. Looking at the hills on both sides of the nahal you will see that the northern facing slope has
The Carmel mountain range, located on the coast of the
more vegetation than the southern facing slope; this is
Mediterranean Sea, has many interesting places to hike.
due to exposure to the intense amount of sunlight on the
Its beauty can be seen by following one of many paths
southern facing hill. The strong rays evaporate any extra
which take hikers along pastoral views of the sea, Yizrael
moisture preventing plants from thriving.
Valley as well as antiquities, flora, fauna and caves. This hike begins at the southeast end of the parking
Follow the black path through the metal gate and past the pumping station which will take you through a
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‡ Continued from page 8 forest of oak, terebinth, carob and laurel trees commonly found in Israel. As you ascending the path these trees are
After exiting the cave, continue along black path past
replaced by Jerusalem pine. Stop at the low stone for
a stone structure used by the British as a watch station
a breathtaking view of the Carmel coast from Haifa to
during the Mandate. Continue down the 50 steps back
Zichron Yaakov, including the row of Washingtonian palm
down to the parking lot and your car. There is a lovely
trees planted by Aharon Aharonson in the 1920’s.
picnic area next to the parking lot. Eating establishments
Continuing along the black path via a sharp right
are located in Haifa, Zichron Ya’acov and Or Akiva.
curve and a subsequent descent you’ll see a large carob
How to get there: Road 1 toward Tel Aviv, then north
tree which denotes the location of the Etzba cave. This
towards Haifa on road 4 until the Oren junction at road
cave, one of many on the Carmel, was formed by water
721. Turn right into the parking area which has a sign.
seeping through the highly soluble stone whose main
Follow the two kilometer black path which takes between
content is calcium carbonate. This seepage also allows for
2-4 hours of pleasant hiking, depending on your interest.
the formation of stalagmites seen in the middle hall of this
This trail is not suitable for children under 6 or those who
cave. They can be observed by entering the middle hall
cannot walk on their own.
with a flashlight pointed toward the ceiling. No entrance
Other sites in the area: Ein Hod artist village, Nahal
is allowed past this section of the cave, as the next hall is a
Mearot fossil hill, Zichron Yaacov historical moshava, Hof
sanctuary to hundreds of harmless fruit bats, whom we do
Habonim shell beach.
not want to disturb. Visiting this cave one can understand
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not searching for food.
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why such a location was suitable for prehistoric man who
Chana Koren is an independent licensed tour guide and travel agent
needed a safe place to keep out of the elements when
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Update with Mayor Haim Bibas By: Daniella Hellerstein & Caryn Meltz
the city will open in the coming weeks and water
‡ There have been many improvements over the year in
boating and other activities.
the areas of transportation, education and high tech.
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will finally fill the artificial lake there to accommodate ‡ The new public swimming pool is slated to open this
‡ Not only have intra-city highways opened this year
coming August and membership will be open for a
but bike paths throughout the city are already under
nominal cost. The complex will include soccer fields,
construction with some paths slated to open this
sports center and privately run tennis courts.
summer. Bikers will be able to enjoy riding safely on
‡ New schools are under construction now in order
various paths on the outskirts of the city which will
to be ready to open for the new school year. Yachad
interconnect to make riding efficient.
will be opening the new religious track in conjunction
‡ Speed bumps have been placed on various roads in
with the Hartman Institute and the new religious high
the city and accidents have already decreased by 13%.
school (tichon dati) is slated to open for the 2011
There are plans to put in more speed bumps and traffic
school year. Each institution will provide different
circles at school areas as well as other needed places.
educational experiences and fill varied needs of our
‡ This coming March/April there will be a tender for
youth so that they do not have to leave the city to get
the building of Park Extreme in the Shvatim/Moriah
their education of choice. Orot Modiin Ulpana is also
neighborhoods along the wide stretch in the middle
opening a new track in conjunction with Machon Tal
of Shivtei Yisrael Street. Park Anabe at the center of
& Machon Lev focusing on math and science.
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‡ With regard to the issue of a new flight path for planes that would include flying directly over the city of Modiin, Mayor Bibas feels he has done everything possible to prevent the change. ‡ When asked for a comment on the Supreme Court’s ruling to open Modiin’s access road, Route 443, to the neighboring Palestinian villages, Bibas said he believes it is a mistake which will inevitably result in a terrorist attack on the road. He attributes the past few years of quiet to the closure which was enforced after a spate of attacks and shootings during the second intifada. He insists that in this case, life must supercede fairness and if the state is interested in real justice then all roads throughout the country must be open to everyone, including opening Palestinain only roads to Jews. Mayor Bibas is also skeptical that the road will open in May (if ever) as it will take the army some time to put all the checkpoints in place. The Mayor wants to do everything possible to ensure the safety of the citizens of our city and reminds us that sheket does not equal shalom.
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Sandwich Generation By: Karen Levine
living longer and often living further apart. Whether your parents or loved ones are in Israel or abroad, being part
The sandwich generation refers to grown children that
of the sandwich generation can present new challenges
are ״sandwiched ״between two and sometimes even
and new decisions to be made. How best to balance our
three generations. Many of us fall into this category,
daily life and our needs with those of our children and
where we are raising our own children while at the same
parents can become overwhelming emotionally, physically,
time caring for or determining the care for a parent or
and financially.
loved one.
Many of us may feel unprepared and unknowledgeable
The sandwich generation is not a new phenomenon;
about the challenges ahead: What can I expect? What
individuals have always cared for their parents. However,
information will I need? What if my parent is no longer
today we live in a modern world where people are
able to take care of him or herself, how will I know if it is time for them to live in a nursing home, assisted living facility, or if in-home care will suffice? How will I balance this new responsibility with my responsibilities to my children, spouse and myself? Below is some helpful advice during this stage in your Continues on page 26
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Food for Thought Latteccini
By: Nessia Fisher
as a fresh fruit salad (non-existent in the chain cafes).
5 Rechov Even Shaprut
As Yoav Preiss, one of the new owners who hails from
Jerusalem
Great Britain explained, the menu is meant to be fresh and
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dynamic with everything made to order on the premises. When we arrived it was mid-morning and the restaurant was somewhat busy. We sat in the covered
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Oh, how we welcomed the slew of
outdoor area which was warm and sunny. I started with
popular café chains when they finally arrived in Modiin!
a chai latte in a big ceramic mug and my dining partner
After so many years of sparse local eateries, the Azrielli
sipped a lemon, ginger, honey fusion in a large glass mug
Mall’s main attraction is, for many, the variety of places to
as we glanced over the mouth watering menu. Unable
grab lunch with a friend or pick up a sandwich to bring
to decide, we agreed to sample four appetizers together.
home. My goal one winter day was to venture out of
When the mozzarella balls served with tomato dip and
Modiin to see what else was out there. What we came
garlic dip (28 NIS) arrived I knew instantly they were
upon was a breath of fresh air for all the senses.
made fresh on the premises by their less than perfect
Latteccini is a dairy café on a little street off Ramban
and uniform ball shape. When we tasted them we were
in the Shaare Chesed neighborhood of Jerusalem and
not disappointed, although both of us preferred the garlic
happens to be a quite convenient restaurant to get to
dip. The homemade cured salmon with toast medallions,
coming from our area. The food is exquisitely fresh and
cream cheese and homemade onion jam (25 NIS) was
the menu is delightfully different. The caliber of the dishes
also a hit as was the antipasti platter (25 NIS).The polenta
matches many of the more expensive establishments
pyramid served with roasted red pepper coulis and
in Jerusalem but with a surprisingly moderate price tag.
topped with sweet potato chips (25 NIS) was new for
Formerly called Velka, Latteccini’s new owners kept the
both of us and was a nice change from the usual. Stuffed
delicate French style décor but upgraded the menu and
as we were there was no turning back from the main
the hechsher (now Rav Reuben/Badatz). The ambience is
dishes we had already ordered. I got the Aglio e olio Pizza,
quaint and reminiscent of a café you might stroll into in
a sauce-less home made pizza crust made with garlic,
Paris. They made sure to include plenty of healthy options
olive oil, basil, fresh mozzarella, ricotta and camembert
such as whole wheat pancakes, whole wheat pasta, whole
cheese (45 NIS) which arrived on a wooden board. My
wheat paninis and the availability of low fat cheese as well
partner got the Insalat Zahava, an unusual combination of
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mixed greens, red onions, cucumber, roasted vegetables, dried cranberries, sugared pecans and fresh fruit in sweet vinaigrette (48 NIS). An overwhelming success, it was declared heaven after the first bite. We shared a side of Latteccini sweet and salty fries (15 NIS) which were not too sweet or salty but just the right kick to bring a plate of fries up a notch. I washed it down with a refreshing lemon mint shake (16 NIS) and my dining partner with a vanilla berry shake (20 NIS). We’d come this far and it seemed only reasonable to end this exquisite meal with luscious dessert. Again we opted to share the Oreo cheesecake (28 NIS) and the cheese and chocolate brownie (16 NIS). We returned to Modiin full and satisfied. The way I judge the success of a meal (as well as any purchase for that matter) is whether you continue to think about it and talk about after you’ve left. Later, when we each admitted to doing both, I knew we had experienced something extraordinary.
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‡ Continued from page 7 care as possible and to represent the State of Israel. Upon their return he commended them for achieving all three successfully. At the summation of the two-week stint, Schwaber was promoted from captain to major, one of three officers promoted during the mission. At the ceremony, the commander commented specifically on Schwaber’s background as on oleh, whose Zionist upbringing drove him to make aliyah. I know why Dr. Schwaber is here, he said. That recognition was especially meaningful to Schwaber, who completed a medical internship and moved to Israel in 1992 to do a residency. Schwaber met his wife and soon after was drafted into the army where he stayed for over two years. Schwaber, his wife and newborn baby went to Boston in 1999 so he could complete a fellowship in infectious diseases and a master’s degree in epidemiology. They moved to Modiin with a second child in 2002 where the couple had their third daughter and currently reside. Yet, despite the intensity of Haiti, nothing prepared Schwaber for the experience of coming home. The pilot of the plane returning the mission home greeted them by expressing the honor he felt to be flying heroes back to Israel.The electronic signs throughout the airport bore messages of kol hakavod directed at the team. Especially moving for Schwaber was the reception he received from the Modiin community who eagerly awaited his return. That first Shabbat Schwaber was inundated with flowers and cookies from his shul and neighbors, an experience, he later found out, other mission members shared as their communities welcomed them back. He also relays this meaningful story as an example of the special reaction he received. In Haiti, Schwaber’s teffilin were damaged by the heat and humidity and he had to borrow a pair from the army. Back home, he brought the teffilin to a local sofer stam to repair them. When Schwaber explained to him where he had been, and how they had been damaged, the sofer refused payment for the repair. Although Schwaber received the homecoming of a superstar, he doesn’t think he did anything extraordinary, “I just did what doctors do,” he said.
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The Magic of Commentary By: Dr. Shai Secunda
of Maggid. What can in fact be gleaned from comments typical of this passage like ‘״then he descended to Egypt’
Arguably, the main event at the Pesach Seder is Maggid
– this means compelled by the Divine Word ?״How might
– the section during which we recount the exodus from
we better appreciate this central section of Maggid?
Egypt. Maggid begins with no small amount of dramatic flair:
It has been remarked that traditional Jewish
A broken Matzah is lifted, an invitation to feed the poor is
literature can be conceived of as a successive history
extended, the youngest member in attendance stands on a
of commentaries and ״super commentaries – ״or
chair to recite the four questions, stories are told, songs are
commentaries upon commentaries. The printed page
sung, and the four children are invoked. And yet, the very
of the Talmud is a physical manifestation of this idea. The
heart of Maggid consists of a long, extended interpretation
Talmud itself is a commentary on the Mishnah, and both
of a mere three verses from Sefer Devarim (beginning with
Talmud and Mishnah occupy the middle column of the
the words ״Arami Oved Avi )״which describe the exodus
standard printed page. Two columns of text comprising
from the perspective of a pilgrim bringing his first fruits
the explanations of Rashi and the Tosafists expand
to Jerusalem. Many families have the custom of dividing
outwards and flank the center. On the outside margins of
up the reading of Maggid among the Seder participants,
these commentaries, further notes add clarity and provide
often pausing in between each paragraph to add some
references. The back section of the Talmud and countless
insight into the text that was just read. Yet invariably, few
shelves of books provide even further interpretations.
pauses are made during this portion as we rush to the end
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that in it, the rabbis are engaged in telling the story of the exodus using the ancient Jewish tool of commentary. In fact, this section parallels Sifre – an early rabbinic midrash on Sefer Devarim. Instead of retelling the story in their own words as another popular form of ancient Jewish literature did, the rabbis decided that the best approach would be to use the base text of the Torah. However, for the task at hand it would not be enough merely to reread it; rather they would carefully interpret it and attempt to derive new meanings from each and every nuance. In other words, what the rabbis of the Haggada were doing was fulfilling the mandate of ״seeing oneself as if he left Egypt ״by using the powerful instrument of commentary. This leaves us modern readers of the haggada with at least two options. The first is to provide another commentary for this rabbinic commentary – that is to closely read the interpretations that the rabbis provided for these verses and attempt to gain new insights from them. Alternatively, we can take a cue from this section and attempt our own, novel interpretations using the Continues on page 32
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Open Space: Open for Business By: ModiInfo Staff
technique to make your walls look amazing, you can also use it in your bathroom. To create a totally new look in
Wouldn’t it be nice to be able to stay in Modiin for so
your bathroom without having to have the headache and
many of your household and design needs instead of
the mess of breaking the tile and the bathroom apart, you
shlepping around to various cities? Now you can. The
can fresco paint over the tiles.The paint is waterproof and
newly renovated and managed Open Space provides the
will stand up to the humidity generated in the bathroom.
discerning client with practically everything they need
The paint comes in many different colors and textures for
for their home. In addition, there are on staff English and
many different possible looks. When you see the results
Hebrew speaking designers ready to help you create
you will be amazed.״
a ״total look ״for your space. Tamar Weber, the English
The exciting changes at Open Space were made by
speaking interior designer,
the new manager who has brought in all new quality,
shared with us her favorite
professional and courteous suppliers and consolidated
tip, ״One design tip that I
them under one roof. The showroom offers furniture for
have absolutely been raving
all rooms in the house in many different materials, fabrics,
about to everyone is the
and colors, and can accommodate any size requirements.
technique of fresco painting.
Couches are made to order with the specific fabric,
Tamar Weber, in-house designer at Open Space
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‡ Continued from page 16 life in order try and make this transition as straightforward and relaxed as possible. Ensure that all lines of communication are open, that you engage in multi-generational discussions, and that all expectations are shared and understood. Make sure that the family considers siblings’ locations, professions, spouses’ profession and stage of life. Make sure that you have all the information you need about your parents’ wishes and desires. What are their expectations for this stage of life? What are their concerns? Make sure that end-of-life issues are discussed at the appropriate time. Encourage them to make living wills, and make clear their wishes for final resting place. Ensure that you have all legal forms needed in case of an emergency. (Living wills, Power of Attorney for financial decisions as well as a Power of Attorney for Health Care). This will alleviate stress down the road. Talk to your parents about their financial situation and know your own financial needs. Until this point this
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subject may have been taboo and you may not have had the need to discuss, but now may be the time. Be realistic about their abilities, have professionals assist you in the determination of their residence and care. Take care of yourself and do what you need to stay healthy. Turn to your friends and neighbors for support. Try to find peers who may be going through the same experience. Always keep your parents part of the conversation. Take comfort in the fact that you are multitasking in such a way that can have positive effects in the end. As Sharon Fishman, a sandwich generation member said, ״It shows your children first hand the dedication and multitasking of a parent and the life long lessons they can take from that.״ Most importantly, ask for HELP AND ADVICE!
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Healing Powers
By: Daniella Hellersein
Dror Yosifon has been practicing
of discomfort. Treatment can include aromatherapy,
Chinese Medicine since 1995
acupuncture and herbs and is very effective very quickly
with a specialty in infants,
in babies and children and also used to treat chronic
children and women through
issues such as asthma.
the pregnancy cycle (fertility,
Because the Shilat based clinic is set up as a playroom
pregnancy and post-birth). Dror
and because Dror conducts his examination and treatment
first studied Chinese Medicine
on the floor next to the child, any needling goes unnoticed.
in Japan and continued studying
From the age of seven and up Dror takes a different
in Israel where he has made a
approach since according to him, older kids’ physiology is
name for himself in the Modiin
more similar to that of an adult’s. Dror has a close working
area and beyond.
relationship with pediatricians in the area who often
Dror especially loves working with babies and children
recommend him to their patients.
and has unlocked many mysteries for baffled and
In addition to Chinese Medicine treatments, Adama
exhausted parents. He believes that there are methods
offers a full range of workshops and classes that promote
available through Chinese Medicine to understand why a
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‡ Continued from page 23 classical form of commentary. Though this may seem like a radical departure from tradition, in fact it reflects the original impulse of the Haggada. Not only during the Seder, but also during the most mundane moments of our lives we are asked to interpret various occurrences, events, and other things that literary theorists refer to as ״signifiers. ״The task of interpretation is often so automatic that we are often completely unaware of it; Yet it is always there. Essentially, interpretation bridges the gap between ourselves and the otherwise static events that lie beyond us (either in the past or simply outside of our world of experience). It is the act of interpretation that actualizes the inert and brings meaning into our lives and into the lives of others. During this year’s Pesach Seder, may we all succeed in advancing this ancient Jewish proclivity.
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Recipe Corner
Passover Coconut Cookies (Macaroons) By: Saar’s Sourdough Bread Bakery Ingredients:
You will need:
spoon. Mix the batter until it begins to slightly
(makes 40 cookies in paper
Bowl that can be placed
froth. If you would like to speed up this step,
baking liner #2)
on top of a pot of boiling
mix batter, on a low flame while consistently stirring
250 grams minced coconut
water
with the flat side of the wooden spoon. Don’t forget to
250 grams egg whites
Whisk
mix the mixture at the bottom of the pot, with careful
450 grams white sugar
Wooden spoon
precision so as not to scorch it.
12 grams potato flour
Thermometer
3. After the batter has come together and reached a slight
Smooth pastry bag #10
froth, transfer the hot batter to a mixing bowl. Mix on
or #11
medium speed until the mixer bowl is cool to the touch.
Preparation instructions:
While transferring the batter to the mixer bowl, take care
1. Put egg whites and the sugar into the bowl, taking care
as the mixture is very hot.
that the water doesn’t touch the bottom of the bowl,
4. After the batter has cooled, transfer it to the pastry bag
and use the steam to heat the mixture. Whisk until the
and drip it onto the pastry sheets. At this stage you may
sugar absorbs into the egg whites (there is no need for
top with colorful candies before baking. 5. Bake at 170 degrees Celsius in a preheated oven for 15-
the eggs to lather, the sugar just needs to be absorbed). Mix until the mixture reaches 52 degrees Celsius.
20 minutes until light with golden edges with a hardened
2. When the sugar is fully melted into the egg whites, add
shell and soft interior.
minced coconut and potato flour and stir with wooden
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