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St. Louis Jewish Light

A nonprofit, independent news source to inform, inspire, educate and connect the St. Louis Jewish community.

St. Louis Jewish Light

A nonprofit, independent news source to inform, inspire, educate and connect the St. Louis Jewish community.

St. Louis Jewish Light

Ann Lenga’s Hollipshes (Stuffed Cabbage in Sweet and Sour Sauce)

BY MARGI LENGA KAHNPublished September 22, 2010

1 medium head of green cabbage, about 2 pounds, core removed 1 pound lean ground beef ½ cup uncooked rice, rinsed and drained 2 eggs Salt and fresh ground black pepper, to taste Sauce Ingredients 2 cups water 1 large unpeeled apple, cored and coarsely...

Hollipshes for Sukkot

by Margi Lenga Kahn, Special to the Jewish LightPublished September 22, 2010

While it is customary to serve any stuffed vegetable on Sukkot, no dish is more traditional among Jews the world over than stuffed cabbage rolls. These compact packages, with their tasty fillings and rich sauces, symbolize the abundance of the fall harvest...

Sukkot’s symbols underscore Jewish unity

By David Baugher, Special to the Jewish LightPublished September 22, 2010

Everyone is familiar with the Four Kinds although not everyone takes the time to consider the symbolism behind them. According to the Orthodox Union's website, the etrog, or citron, represents the heart. Its pleasant taste and aroma are symbolic of someone...

Mark Abrams works on his family's sukkah at their University City home.

Raising the roof for Sukkot

By David Baugher, Special to the Jewish LightPublished September 22, 2010

Mark Abrams' family eats in style. His dining room has a beautiful chandelier, a working ceiling fan and attractive lighting. There's even a sink to wash in nearby. None of that seems unusual of course - until you consider that's it's only going to be...

Amy’s Aromatic Apple Cake (non-dairy)

Published September 15, 2010

(Serves 16)  Ingredients:For the Pan:2-4 tbsp margarine3 tbsp sugar1 tbsp cinnamon1 tsp ginger1/2 tsp nutmegPinch of ground clovesFilling:5 apples, peeled, cored, cut in eighths1/2 tsp ground cloves1 tsp ground cinnamon2 tsp ground ginger1 tsp ground...

Adrienne’s Baby Food Muffins

Published September 15, 2010

Ingredients: Muffins:1 cup granulated sugar2 eggs beatenl/2 tsp. vanillal/2 cup vegetable oil1 jar of junior size plum baby food1 cup unsifted flour1 tsp. baking powderl/2 tsp. salt1/4 tsp. ground cloves1/4 tsp. ground nutmegLemon Glaze:1/2 cup confectioner's...

Volunteer Susie Edelstein sorts goods donated to the Harvey Kornblum Jewish Food Pantry. The High Holiday food drive is the food pantry’s largest of the  year, and organizers hope to increase last year’s donations by 20 percent to help offset rising numbers of clients utilizing the food pantry.

Jewish Food Pantry to host High Holiday food drive

Published August 26, 2010

The Jewish Family & Children's Service (JF&CS) reminds the community that the annual High Holiday food drive to benefit the Harvey Kornblum Jewish Food Pantry will be held between Rosh Hashanah and Sukkot (Sept. 8 to Oct. 1). This is the agency's...

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