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Dear Readers,No sooner does Purim end that we already start thinking about Pesach. The literal

and figurative ritual cleanup begins. Chametz accumulates all year and reaches its

peak at Purim when promptly afterwards, we go to the other extreme, and rid

any trace of it from our possession. The general spring cleaning that accompanies

the search for chametz is as cathartic as it is laborious. As we clean our closets

and evaluate what is valuable and what superfluous we go through the process of

prioritizing, de-cluttering and seeking order in our lives. We may take the opportunity

to empty our inboxes, delete old contacts and make sure that all (and who) we

choose to hold on to serves some useful purpose. We emerge physically exhausted

but mentally refreshed, prepared for Pesach, the holiday of redemption and renewal

and thus considered another new year. May the holiday of freedom motivate us to

successfully liberate ourselves of all that weighs us down and holds us back so we

can reach greater heights and fulfill our potential.

Best wishes for a Chag Kasher v’Sameach,

Caryn and Daniella

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To Haiti with Love By: Daniella Hellerstein

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Mitch Schwaber, an oleh from America, lives a typical quiet

life with his family in Modiin. When he left to catch a plane

late Thursday night January 14 no one noticed, but by the

time he returned ten days later he received the home

coming of a superstar. That plane he boarded was not an

ordinary transatlantic El Al flight but rather a chartered

flight on an extraordinary mission. It carried Schwaber, a

doctor with an expertise in infectious diseases, as well as

230 others from Israel to Haiti, site of the 7.0 magnitude

earthquake that left 230,000 dead and 300,000 injured,

not to mention scores of homeless and stranded. Of the

230 passengers, 121 of them were medical staff and the

remaining 109 were made up of search and rescue teams,

security personnel and additional members of the Home

Front Command. Their goal was to set up an Israeli field

hospital under the direction of Tzahal and provide disaster

relief to the best of their ability.

As a doctor with the Israeli army, Schwaber received

a call the day after the earthquake from his reserve unit

saying that they were participating in the mission to Haiti.

The medical corps unit is trained to set up field hospitals

in crisis situations and worked together with the Home

Front Command in Haiti. Schwaber was asked to join

as an infectious disease specialist. He made a phone call

to his wife, Haggith, who didn’t hesitate to say “go” and

rearranged his work schedule at Ichilov Hospital. With the

green light from her, Schwaber donned his green reserve

uniform, grabbed a backpack with his teffilin and some

bare necessities and reported for duty at Ben Gurion

late Thursday night. After sleeping intermittently on the

airport floor, the members of the mission finally boarded

the plane at 5 am Friday morning and touched down in

Port-au Prince on Friday afternoon, Haitian time.

Driving to the soccer field, owned by a wealthy Jew

living in Haiti, which had already been reserved to house

the field hospital, the destruction was evident and the air

hot and humid. The personnel were deposited on the self-

enclosed field but could not begin the actual job of setting

up the facility and treating patients because the second

plane, carrying the equipment, had not yet arrived. With

Shabbat on its way in

and the sun quickly

setting, Schwaber and

the others gathered in

the bleachers and sang

Shalom Aleichim. The

Rav Tzvai, also part of

the mission, made Kiddush using the little bottles of wine

available from the plane. By 2 am the heavy equipment

started to arrive and by noon Saturday, less than three

days after the quake struck, Israel’s field hospital was fully

operational. It didn’t take long for word to spread that

the most advanced facility yet was “open for business”

and the lines formed quickly. Senior doctors evaluated

the sick and invalid at the front gate, an often devastating

and highly emotional task, as patients who were beyond

the ability to be helped were turned away.

Schwaber worked throughout the day Saturday only

breaking to daven quickly and return to work. Those

first few days felt like forever, he explained, there was

a constant flow of patients with ailments ranging from

minor to life threatening injuries, women in labor and

even those with chronic illnesses who availed themselves

of the free expert medical care. The magnitude of the

devastation was overwhelming. There were those who

lost their entire families and many, including children, had

no where to go when they were discharged from the

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

care unit, neonatal intensive care unit, operating room,


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spoke to his wife and

three small daughters

back in Modiin as often

as possible who were

completely encouraging

and relayed messages

of support from the

community.

By the second Shabbat

the group had a real

Friday night dinner, this

time with speeches by

the Israeli ambassador

and the commander of the mission. The feeling of unity

that bonded them after a physically and emotionally

exhausting week was palpable as they gathered to sing

and recite Kiddush together once again. Jewish volunteers

from other delegations joined the Israeli team for Shabbat

to refuel spiritually and prepare for the grueling week

ahead. Services took place in the Ohel Beit Knesset

laboratory, sterilization systems and imaging capabilities

combined to create the most comprehensive hospital in

Haiti at the time. Over 1,100 patients were treated, over

200 operations were performed (most either life saving

or limb saving) and 16 babies were born over the ten

day period.

When asked why little Israel was at the forefront,

Schwaber explained that the Israeli army has in place a

master plan for setting up such hospitals in moments of

crisis and maintains a high level of preparedness to actualize

the plan at the drop of a hat. Israel also has a reserve duty

mentality which means people are accustomed to being

called up and shipped out (albeit locally) at a moment’s

notice and already have things such as uniforms on hand.

Lastly, Israelis expect that their country will be at the scene

of disaster which means the support from the public is

always there. And Haiti was no exception. Not only did

Israeli officials, such as Shimon Peres who addressed

the team via the P.A. system, express their pride but the

positive feedback from home was empowering. Schwaber

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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

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The Carmel mountain range, located on the coast of the

Mediterranean Sea, has many interesting places to hike.

Its beauty can be seen by following one of many paths

which take hikers along pastoral views of the sea, Yizrael

Valley as well as antiquities, flora, fauna and caves.

This hike begins at the southeast end of the parking

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

more vegetation than the southern facing slope; this is

due to exposure to the intense amount of sunlight on the

southern facing hill. The strong rays evaporate any extra

moisture preventing plants from thriving.

Follow the black path through the metal gate and

past the pumping station which will take you through a



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forest of oak, terebinth, carob and laurel trees commonly

found in Israel. As you ascending the path these trees are

replaced by Jerusalem pine. Stop at the low stone for

a breathtaking view of the Carmel coast from Haifa to

Zichron Yaakov, including the row of Washingtonian palm

trees planted by Aharon Aharonson in the 1920’s.

Continuing along the black path via a sharp right

curve and a subsequent descent you’ll see a large carob

tree which denotes the location of the Etzba cave. This

cave, one of many on the Carmel, was formed by water

seeping through the highly soluble stone whose main

content is calcium carbonate. This seepage also allows for

the formation of stalagmites seen in the middle hall of this

cave. They can be observed by entering the middle hall

with a flashlight pointed toward the ceiling. No entrance

is allowed past this section of the cave, as the next hall is a

sanctuary to hundreds of harmless fruit bats, whom we do

not want to disturb. Visiting this cave one can understand

why such a location was suitable for prehistoric man who

needed a safe place to keep out of the elements when

not searching for food.

After exiting the cave, continue along black path past

a stone structure used by the British as a watch station

during the Mandate. Continue down the 50 steps back

down to the parking lot and your car. There is a lovely

picnic area next to the parking lot. Eating establishments

are located in Haifa, Zichron Ya’acov and Or Akiva.

How to get there: Road 1 toward Tel Aviv, then north

towards Haifa on road 4 until the Oren junction at road

721. Turn right into the parking area which has a sign.

Follow the two kilometer black path which takes between

2-4 hours of pleasant hiking, depending on your interest.

This trail is not suitable for children under 6 or those who

cannot walk on their own.

Other sites in the area: Ein Hod artist village, Nahal

Mearot fossil hill, Zichron Yaacov historical moshava, Hof

Habonim shell beach. ß

Chana Koren is an independent licensed tour guide and travel agent

[email protected] or 054-459-2083.


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Update with Mayor Haim Bibas

‡There have been many improvements over the year in

the areas of transportation, education and high tech.

‡Not only have intra-city highways opened this year

but bike paths throughout the city are already under

construction with some paths slated to open this

summer. Bikers will be able to enjoy riding safely on

various paths on the outskirts of the city which will

interconnect to make riding efficient.

‡Speed bumps have been placed on various roads in

the city and accidents have already decreased by 13%.

There are plans to put in more speed bumps and traffic

circles at school areas as well as other needed places.

‡This coming March/April there will be a tender for

the building of Park Extreme in the Shvatim/Moriah

neighborhoods along the wide stretch in the middle

of Shivtei Yisrael Street. Park Anabe at the center of

By: Daniella Hellerstein & Caryn Meltz the city will open in the coming weeks and water

will finally fill the artificial lake there to accommodate

boating and other activities.

‡The new public swimming pool is slated to open this

coming August and membership will be open for a

nominal cost. The complex will include soccer fields,

sports center and privately run tennis courts.

‡New schools are under construction now in order

to be ready to open for the new school year. Yachad

will be opening the new religious track in conjunction

with the Hartman Institute and the new religious high

school (tichon dati) is slated to open for the 2011

school year. Each institution will provide different

educational experiences and fill varied needs of our

youth so that they do not have to leave the city to get

their education of choice. Orot Modiin Ulpana is also

opening a new track in conjunction with Machon Tal

& 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. ß

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The sandwich generation refers to grown children that

are ״sandwiched״ between two and sometimes even

three generations. Many of us fall into this category,

where we are raising our own children while at the same

time caring for or determining the care for a parent or

loved one.

The sandwich generation is not a new phenomenon;

individuals have always cared for their parents. However,

today we live in a modern world where people are

Sandwich GenerationBy: Karen Levine living longer and often living further apart. Whether your

parents or loved ones are in Israel or abroad, being part

of the sandwich generation can present new challenges

and new decisions to be made. How best to balance our

daily life and our needs with those of our children and

parents can become overwhelming emotionally, physically,

and financially.

Many of us may feel unprepared and unknowledgeable

about the challenges ahead: What can I expect? What

information will I need? What if my parent is no longer

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?

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Food for Thought By: Nessia Fisher

Latteccini

5 Rechov Even Shaprut

Jerusalem

Gourmet Dairy Cuisine

02-566-5755

Oh, how we welcomed the slew of

popular café chains when they finally arrived in Modiin!

After so many years of sparse local eateries, the Azrielli

Mall’s main attraction is, for many, the variety of places to

grab lunch with a friend or pick up a sandwich to bring

home. My goal one winter day was to venture out of

Modiin to see what else was out there. What we came

upon was a breath of fresh air for all the senses.

Latteccini is a dairy café on a little street off Ramban

in the Shaare Chesed neighborhood of Jerusalem and

happens to be a quite convenient restaurant to get to

coming from our area. The food is exquisitely fresh and

the menu is delightfully different. The caliber of the dishes

matches many of the more expensive establishments

in Jerusalem but with a surprisingly moderate price tag.

Formerly called Velka, Latteccini’s new owners kept the

delicate French style décor but upgraded the menu and

the hechsher (now Rav Reuben/Badatz). The ambience is

quaint and reminiscent of a café you might stroll into in

Paris. They made sure to include plenty of healthy options

such as whole wheat pancakes, whole wheat pasta, whole

wheat paninis and the availability of low fat cheese as well

as a fresh fruit salad (non-existent in the chain cafes).

As Yoav Preiss, one of the new owners who hails from

Great Britain explained, the menu is meant to be fresh and

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

outdoor area which was warm and sunny. I started with

a chai latte in a big ceramic mug and my dining partner

sipped a lemon, ginger, honey fusion in a large glass mug

as we glanced over the mouth watering menu. Unable

to decide, we agreed to sample four appetizers together.

When the mozzarella balls served with tomato dip and

garlic dip (28 NIS) arrived I knew instantly they were

made fresh on the premises by their less than perfect

and uniform ball shape. When we tasted them we were

not disappointed, although both of us preferred the garlic

dip. The homemade cured salmon with toast medallions,

cream cheese and homemade onion jam (25 NIS) was

also a hit as was the antipasti platter (25 NIS). The polenta

pyramid served with roasted red pepper coulis and

topped with sweet potato chips (25 NIS) was new for

both of us and was a nice change from the usual. Stuffed

as we were there was no turning back from the main

dishes we had already ordered. I got the Aglio e olio Pizza,

a sauce-less home made pizza crust made with garlic,

olive oil, basil, fresh mozzarella, ricotta and camembert

cheese (45 NIS) which arrived on a wooden board. My

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. ß

Nessia Fisher is the proprietor of Nessia Desserts, providing homemade

gourmet cakes and desserts and party favors, 050-880-5096.

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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. ß

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The Magic of CommentaryBy: Dr. Shai Secunda

Arguably, the main event at the Pesach Seder is Maggid

– the section during which we recount the exodus from

Egypt. Maggid begins with no small amount of dramatic flair :

A broken Matzah is lifted, an invitation to feed the poor is

extended, the youngest member in attendance stands on a

chair to recite the four questions, stories are told, songs are

sung, and the four children are invoked. And yet, the very

heart of Maggid consists of a long, extended interpretation

of a mere three verses from Sefer Devarim (beginning with

the words ״Arami Oved Avi״) which describe the exodus

from the perspective of a pilgrim bringing his first fruits

to Jerusalem. Many families have the custom of dividing

up the reading of Maggid among the Seder participants,

often pausing in between each paragraph to add some

insight into the text that was just read. Yet invariably, few

pauses are made during this portion as we rush to the end

of Maggid. What can in fact be gleaned from comments

typical of this passage like ״‘then he descended to Egypt’

– this means compelled by the Divine Word״? How might

we better appreciate this central section of Maggid?

It has been remarked that traditional Jewish

literature can be conceived of as a successive history

of commentaries and ״super commentaries״ – or

commentaries upon commentaries. The printed page

of the Talmud is a physical manifestation of this idea. The

Talmud itself is a commentary on the Mishnah, and both

Talmud and Mishnah occupy the middle column of the

standard printed page. Two columns of text comprising

the explanations of Rashi and the Tosafists expand

outwards and flank the center. On the outside margins of

these commentaries, further notes add clarity and provide

references. The back section of the Talmud and countless

shelves of books provide even further interpretations.

The secret of the ״Arami Oved Avi״ section of Maggid is


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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

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Wouldn’t it be nice to be able to stay in Modiin for so

many of your household and design needs instead of

shlepping around to various cities? Now you can. The

newly renovated and managed Open Space provides the

discerning client with practically everything they need

for their home. In addition, there are on staff English and

Hebrew speaking designers ready to help you create

a ״total look״ for your space. Tamar Weber, the English

speaking interior designer,

shared with us her favorite

tip, ״One design tip that I

have absolutely been raving

about to everyone is the

technique of fresco painting.

What makes this special

is that besides using this

Open Space: Open for BusinessBy: ModiInfo Staff technique to make your walls look amazing, you can also

use it in your bathroom. To create a totally new look in

your bathroom without having to have the headache and

the mess of breaking the tile and the bathroom apart, you

can fresco paint over the tiles. The paint is waterproof and

will stand up to the humidity generated in the bathroom.

The paint comes in many different colors and textures for

many different possible looks. When you see the results

you will be amazed.״

The exciting changes at Open Space were made by

the new manager who has brought in all new quality,

professional and courteous suppliers and consolidated

them under one roof. The showroom offers furniture for

all rooms in the house in many different materials, fabrics,

and colors, and can accommodate any size requirements.

Couches are made to order with the specific fabric,

Continues on page 30Tamar Weber,

in-house designer at Open Space


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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! ß

Karen Levine MSW LevKarov.com. For more information how Lev

Karov can help you please e-mail [email protected] or visit our

website at www.levkarov.com.

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Dror Yosifon has been practicing

Chinese Medicine since 1995

with a specialty in infants,

children and women through

the pregnancy cycle (fertility,

pregnancy and post-birth). Dror

first studied Chinese Medicine

in Japan and continued studying

in Israel where he has made a

name for himself in the Modiin

area and beyond.

Dror especially loves working with babies and children

and has unlocked many mysteries for baffled and

exhausted parents. He believes that there are methods

available through Chinese Medicine to understand why a

baby is incessantly crying called twi-na which means push

and pull in Chinese. Dror assesses the baby through the

ears and a full exam to determine the particular source

Healing Powers By: Daniella Hellersein

of discomfort. Treatment can include aromatherapy,

acupuncture and herbs and is very effective very quickly

in babies and children and also used to treat chronic

issues such as asthma.

Because the Shilat based clinic is set up as a playroom

and because Dror conducts his examination and treatment

on the floor next to the child, any needling goes unnoticed.

From the age of seven and up Dror takes a different

approach since according to him, older kids’ physiology is

more similar to that of an adult’s. Dror has a close working

relationship with pediatricians in the area who often

recommend him to their patients.

In addition to Chinese Medicine treatments, Adama

offers a full range of workshops and classes that promote

healthy living such as yoga, tai chi, shiatsu and reflexology.

Classes are available from babyhood to adult in English or

Hebrew. For more information call 077-950-0898. ß


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leather, filling and seams that the customer chooses.

Dining room sets, buffet tables, and coffee tables are also

made to order as are children’s and parents’ bedroom

sets, walk in closets, and sliding door closets made with a

new patented track that comes with a lifetime guarantee.

Last but not least, Open Space will design and custom

make bathroom vanities with the counter tops, sinks,


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mirrors and shower

doors.

To finish the look

completely and easily

(which many often fail

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as beautiful paintings,

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that provides excellent upscale merchandise at very

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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. ß

Dr. Shai Secunda is a lecturer in Talmud at the Hebrew University of

Jerusalem and lives in Modiin with his family.


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Passover Coconut Cookies (Macaroons) By: Saar ’s Sourdough Bread Bakery

Recipe CornerIngredients:

(makes 40 cookies in paper

baking liner #2)

250 grams minced coconut

250 grams egg whites

450 grams white sugar

12 grams potato flour

You will need:

Bowl that can be placed

on top of a pot of boiling

water

Whisk

Wooden spoon

Thermometer

Smooth pastry bag #10

or #11

Preparation instructions:

1. Put egg whites and the sugar into the bowl, taking care

that the water doesn’t touch the bottom of the bowl,

and use the steam to heat the mixture. Whisk until the

sugar absorbs into the egg whites (there is no need for

the eggs to lather, the sugar just needs to be absorbed).

Mix until the mixture reaches 52 degrees Celsius.

2. When the sugar is fully melted into the egg whites, add

minced coconut and potato flour and stir with wooden

spoon. Mix the batter until it begins to slightly

froth. If you would like to speed up this step,

mix batter, on a low flame while consistently stirring

with the flat side of the wooden spoon. Don’t forget to

mix the mixture at the bottom of the pot, with careful

precision so as not to scorch it.

3. After the batter has come together and reached a slight

froth, transfer the hot batter to a mixing bowl. Mix on

medium speed until the mixer bowl is cool to the touch.

While transferring the batter to the mixer bowl, take care

as the mixture is very hot.

4. After the batter has cooled, transfer it to the pastry bag

and drip it onto the pastry sheets. At this stage you may

top with colorful candies before baking.

5. Bake at 170 degrees Celsius in a preheated oven for 15-

20 minutes until light with golden edges with a hardened

shell and soft interior.

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