This time last year I was in Israel and having Seder in Haifa. Tomorrow night I will be with family in Melbourne. I prefer being with family than with strangers. This year I’ve been given the task of making Gefiltefish, but have instaed settled for purchasing them as the way I’ll make it will be too “fishy” for everyone’s taste. For those of you who would love a great Gefiltefish recipe, here is Granny Leiberman [...]

Mum left for home on Thursday and I think it was hard for her to say goodbye to aunty Alla. I was sad she went home. I wished she stayed longer. Friday night I went to Aunty’s for dinner. Valia, her carer, prepared an excellent meal from recipes mum gave her. She did really well mum, if you’re reading! Chicken soup with matzoh balls, mashed potatoes, chicken stirfry, it was great. Aunty Alla is very [...]

It’s the last day of Passover which means a welcome sigh of backside relief from matzoh eaters. This bland cardboard like “bread” is eaten for 8 days in place of levened break, representative of the Israelites not having time to add yeast to their bread as they were leaving Egypt. For dang sake! Always remember the yeast when you’re in a hurry! Take the yeast and the photo albums…and the kids, don’t forget them. The [...]

The main reason I’m here in Israel is to visit mums aunt Alla. Mum has been visiting her almost daily and she spent Passover with her on Saturday night. I’ve spent some time with her but not enough (when is it ever!?!?!). Self portrait with Alla. She loved that mum prepared a Passover meal for her. The last time she had Passover was about 13 years ago. I wish I joined them. The next day [...]