Parshas Ki Sisa
  March 14, 2009 - 18 Adar 5769
                
 
    A SPECIAL SECTION FOR THOSE
   WHO PREPARE FOR SHABBOS

   AN OLD HEBREW EXPRESSION STATES: THOSE
   WHO PREPARE FOR SHABBOS EAT ON SHABBOS 


Voices From the Ezras Nashim

Here it is Friday morning the challah is rising and I am just turning my attention to writing something for this week. There is much to write about the Torah portion and about Parshas Parah, but I have decided to write a short note about an experience I had earlier this week.

On Wednesday, March 11 my Mother celebrated her 97th birthday in an assisted living facility. This was also Shushan Purim. The staff of the facility had agreed that I could bring a birthday cake for Mom and told me that they would be doing their Purim play at the same time. In honor of Mom’s birthday Daven With Dov provided shaloch manos boxes for each resident.

I arrived at 2:15 PM for the 3:00 PM party and found everyone assembled and waiting. We quickly arranged the cake and boxes and then began the distribution of crowns and groggers. There were about 30 Esthers, 4 Achashverous and 30 musicians. The atmosphere was festive and soon the staff joined in taking the extra groggers. A resident of the facility began reading the Purim story from a script, but soon found that the small type, poor lighting and limited vision made this task most difficult. In the proverbial blink of an eye I found myself the sole reader. As best I could I tried to dramatize the story and to play all roles. There was much laughter (most probably directed at me) and lots of noise each time Haman’s name was mentioned.

At the end of the story we began to serve the cake. It was interesting to hear the comments as the cake was served. “That was a good story, but she doesn’t know how to pronounce Haman.” “She also doesn’t say the king’s name right.” “Yes, but she did get the story right, she told it just like I remember it.” The general consensus was that I need to practice the names and come back next year to show them that I have learned them. May they all live and be well and be there for the next presentation. I will practice.

Elk’s Menu
Parshas Ki Sisa
March 14, 2009—18 Adar 5769 

   Whole Wheat Challah
Baked in the merit of a child for a childless couple. To participate in this mitzvah please call Yehudis Halberstam—718-972-4793 for this week’s names.

Cantaloupe
Asparagus Soup
Salmon en Croute with Sauteed Spinach and Onions
Whisky Marinated Salmon
Pasta with Veggie Meat Sauce
Sweet Noodle Kugel
Corn, Tomatoes and Okra
Orzo Salad
Lettuce Salad with Fine Herbs and Homemade Dressing
Dark Chocolate Marble Cake with Vanilla Icing


Kiddush
Sponsored in Honor of the Birthday of Albert Sarfati

Egg Salad
Tuna Salad
Gefilte Fish
Smoked Salmon Platter
Baked Fish Platter
Cholent
Chumus
Bruschetta
Crackers
Cookies

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