LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Dear Editor,

Insta-stars? I appreciate Sandy Eller’s feature article but the real stars should be our Rebbeim, Baalei Chessed, IDF, and all the others that give of themselves without the pomp and circumstance of Instagram. There is nothing special about people who pose with stylish outfits, snap pictures of their recipes, or publicize trends and fads. Sadly, so many of these popular Instagrammers have become stars with thousands of followers who are simply just that, followers. We need independent  thinkers and doers, not followers.

Not Impressed

Dear Editor,

I agree with Shea Rubenstein’s Editorial very much. Anti-Semitism is on the rise partly because we allow it. We cannot remain silent as college campuses continue to be breeding grounds for hostility to Israel. Students should not feel pressure to hide their heritage by wearing baseball caps, tucking in their tzitzis, or muting themselves when they hear anti-Israel rhetoric. It has come to the point where people feel it is funny and okay to assault Jews in the street! What is this pre-WWII Germany, chas v’ shalom?! Shea is right; we must stand up every time an incident occurs and demand justice.  Harold K.

Dear Editor,

I know Pesach seems like ages ago, especially as we prepare for Shavuous, but please   allow me to vent about an issue I am sure is relatable to many of your  readers-pre-packaged Pesach pastries and snacks. I do not understand why the price of kosher food is so inflated every year around Pesach time. I cannot imagine it costs more to produce potato chips,  pickles or ketchup in April compared to the other months of the year. I am especially annoyed when I fork over the money for kosher l Pesach snacks and pastries and then see how little product is actually present in the package. The bag of chips and onion rings are literally more than half empty and the cake boxes are designed very deceptively. They initially look and feel heavy and full, but upon opening the package, there is usually another (smaller) insert with only a handful of the actual food. I splurged this year and bought a box of brownie bars for my guests. Imagine my shock and embarrassment when I opened the box and poured out 6 mini bars; not even enough to feed my family let alone my guests. I understand there needs to be a higher cost to some degree, but at least let the packaging be clear so the customer can make the decision if they are willing to pay this product this little product. I am also dismayed that oftentimes there is no contact information on the boxes so customers cannot even call or email the companies to complain. The expression caveat emptor is impossible Pesach time and this needs to change!       Broke and Hungry in Marine Park

Dear Editor,

Thank you for publishing Jonanthan T’s response letter to Ask the Therapist. The question posed by the reader was purely absurd. I agree with Jonathon 100%; we are raising a spoiled generation that cannot imagine staying home and making their own Pesach. They must see and be seen. I wonder what this lady did in the end. Did she stay home or have her in laws fork over the extra money for another room. Why can’t people just stay home for holidays?    Mrs. Katz

Dear Editor,

“A Simchah in the Holy Land” was very nice! I wish everyone would opt out of a fancy party/kiddush and go to Israel for their son’s bar mitzvah. What a special way to celebrate this momentous occasion. Elisheva Shine.