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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 familys 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...

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