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SHABBOS FEAST
A SHABBOS FEAST FIT FOR THE SHABBOS QUEEN
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EDITOR’S LETTER
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SHABBAT SNAPSHOTS The unity of Shabbat across the world
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BREAKING BREAD New ways to look at bread
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BACK POCKET Dukkah salads and eggplant many ways
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Elevated gefilte fish 70
TRAVEL Travel bloggers That Jewish Family share their
BUTCHER'S CUT
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CHOLENT REDO Yemenite-Style Cholent
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L’CHAIM
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HEALTH Sardines: The comeback fish
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PROFILE Thomas Ashbourne
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SOMETHING SWEET
OLD-STYLE SHABBOS DESSERTS
COOKBOOK The Giving Table by Naomi Ross
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SHABBOS SNAPSHOTS SHABBOS HAS a unique way of uniting Jews from all parts of the world. We spoke with three individuals from completely different backgrounds, all with one thing in common — their love of the Day of Rest.
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NISSIM BLACK What does Shabbos mean to you? Shabbos means a day of returning to my ultimate blissful state. It’s the one day where I have every excuse to be enthralled and wrapped up in the love of The Holy One and be focused only on Him. The day I can tap into my deep yearning for unity with G-d. A day full of spiritual light that refocuses me on the purpose of life. What is your ultimate Shabbos dish? What food "makes" Shabbos? I am not so strict about what I have for Shabbos, as long as there's herring for Shabbos morning kiddush! I also love salmon (preferably Moroccan-style, but I love all types). Does your family have any unique customs or something special you do on Shabbos? On Friday night, nothing beats playing games and learning with my children. In the morning, I love to get up early, have a coffee and learn before going to shul. I also love to pray and meditate after mincha in the afternoon. For the third meal, I usually eat a little something and then I break away from the chevra to learn and meditate again. I receive great pleasure from this special time that I soak up entirely. What is your favorite thing about Shabbos? My favorite thing about Shabbos is the obvious freeing oneself of the world and its pressures. We enter into a world of its own on Shabbos and in Israel you feel this a whole lot more. During the kabbalat Shabbat prayers that we say on Friday night with great energy and passion, I can feel God's illumination in me and with me. I love making kiddush over wine and seeing the beauty of my table, my kids and my beloved wife dressed in their best, our flickering candles. Shabbos is just a great vibe! What is your favorite Shabbos song? Ki Eshmera Shabbat in the Mizrahi tune. I have a few other niggunim that are regulars by us as well.
A rapper originally from Seattle, Washington, Nissim Black retired from music in 2011 to focus on his conversion to Judaism. Since then, Nissim has returned to music with spirituality and Orthodoxy at the forefront. He has collaborated with many famous Jewish singers like Gad Elbaz and Lipa Schmeltzer, and is highly sought after for his unique genre in the Jewish music scene. Nissim, his wife and children live in Jerusalem.
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LIZZY SAVETSKY What does Shabbos mean to you? Shabbat is all about connection. I unplug from the week and the chaos all around me to connect to Hashem, to my loved ones and to my true self. It is my favorite day of the week because it is my grounding force in life. I reap the benefits from the connections I make on Shabbat all week long. What is your ultimate Shabbos dish? What food “makes” Shabbos? My favorite Shabbos dish is babka, preferably cinnamon and extra gooey. Our family loves dessert and there is nothing better than finishing off a beautiful meal with our favorite indulgence. Does your family have any unique customs or something special you do on Shabbos? Every Friday night we go around the table and share our two highlights of the week. We call it “rose and rose.” We used to share our highs and lows, calling it “rose and thorn,” but a few years ago, my husband Ira decided we should only bring positivity to our Shabbat table, so now we share only the good things. What is your favorite thing about Shabbos? Quality time with my family without the distractions of work, devices and outside stressors. 16
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It was just announced that you’ve been cast on The Real Housewives of New York on Bravo TV. How will you balance that with keeping Shabbos? In my life, Hashem always comes first. Shabbat and my commitment to observing the holidays is not something I am willing to compromise on. I am so happy that Bravo and the production company respect my devotion to my faith. I will not be filming on Shabbat or attending any events that compromise my Jewish observance. Not only do I hope this will keep me focused on what matters most, but I also hope it will be an inspiration to others to stay true to themselves. Lizzy Savetsky is a digital influencer who uses her platform to advocate for causes that are close to her heart. She shares her journey of fashionable motherhood on her social media channels, often featuring her three young children. Lizzy is an outspoken activist for Israel and the Jewish people and works with numerous non-profit, philanthropic movements to support her people and homeland. Lizzy founded the “Real Love, Real Loss” movement on social media to destigmatize pregnancy loss for Jewish women on a global level and single-handedly built a social media campaign to raise $57,000 for a Torah for the Israeli army in memory of the souls who never made it past the womb. Most recently, Lizzy developed Bashert, a series on Instagram to help Jewish singles find love. Her mission is to empower people to stand up for what they believe in and live a life of kindness and fulfillment. Originally from Dallas, Texas, Lizzy lives with her husband and children in NYC. www.fleishigs.com
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SOURDOUGH IS FILLING AND G O O D F O R YO U, B U T C H A L L A H ISN’T GOING ANYWHERE. AND T H AT ’ S T H E WAY I T S H O U L D B E .
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FLEISHIGS MAGAZINE HOSTED THE KOSHER LAUNCH PARTY OF THOMAS ASHBOURNE’S READY-TO-DRINK COCKTAILS AT WALL STREET GRILL. IT WAS A NIGHT THAT BROUGHT PEOPLE TOGETHER AND HIGHLIGHTED THE CONTINUED EXPANSION OF PRODUCTS AVAILABLE TO THE KOSHER CONSUMER. IT WAS ONLY FITTING
that a brand like Thomas Ashbourne would celebrate its launch in style. Media personalities and influencers were invited to taste the new line of cocktails at a glamorous tasting event held on the rooftop at Wall Street Grill. Guests were treated to Wall Street Grill’s signature dishes, including a sushi bar and passed appetizers like crispy rice and tuna pizzettes, as well as a full buffet with fried cauliflower, crispy Thai beef and truffle gnocchi with pulled short ribs. A modern and classy hookah bar, provided by Hookah Studios, offered hookahs in an array of interesting flavors. Of course, the Thomas Ashbourne cocktails took center stage — margaritas served both blended and on the rocks with a chililime rim, cosmos served with an orange twist over dry ice for a dramatic effect — serving as the ultimate testament to how effortlessly a good pre-made cocktail can be turned into something luxe.
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MY FATHER WILL often say “Mm, this is old style!” when taking a bite of dessert. That’s how I know it has his seal of approval — not too sweet, made with straightforward ingredients and tastes like it was baked straight out of the alte heym (the old world). Old-style desserts rest on the fact that our grandmothers and great-grandmothers didn’t rely on detailed recipes; instead they used their senses to know how a dough should feel, how a batter should taste, how a finished cake should smell. They didn’t patchke around with specialty ingredients or methods. They baked simply, with love. In a fast-paced world charged with technology, Shabbos gives us a glimpse of the old times. These classically-flavored desserts, perfect to nosh on all Shabbos long, will bring you back home to those sweet, simpler times.
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