LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Dear Editor,

Never again will I complain about rush hour traffic after reading your feature article, The Real Super Commuters (Vol.2 Issue 49). I am in awe of those families that make the ultimate sacrifice of residing in Eretz Yisrael while working in America. It would have been so much easier and financially beneficial if they would just stay in the States and conduct their business here, but they don’t, because they see the value in raising their kids in the holy medinah. Kudos to them!

Sarala Price

Dear Editor,

I really enjoyed reading The Real Super Commuters. I had no idea so many young families actually live like this, spending half their time in America and the other in Israel. I assumed this lifestyle would only work for retirees or professionals that are single. I hope that this article will inspire those that are contemplating making aliyah, but fear the financial aspect of uprooting their businesses, that indeed the dream is attainable.

Yisroel T.

Dear Editor,

Thank you so much for your Chef’s Tip in last month’s recipe page. My family frequently enjoys having rice as a side to our main dishes, but I was worried about how I could keep it tasting fresh on a four day chag (I don’t cook on Yom Tov). I tried Naomi’s trick of adding boiling water to the large batch of rice I made erev Yom Tov, and it tasted light and fluffy even three days later! Now I need tips on keeping potatoes from tasting bland and stale days later.

T. R.

Dear Editor,

I was very intrigued by Ita Yankovich’s article covering Krav Maga.  I never heard of it before, and now I am looking into places in Boro Park that offer Krav Maga classes for senior citizens. I also agree with Captain Even-Esh’s sentiment that every Jewish person has an obligation to learn how to defend himself, especially during such turbulent times. I also wish Jewish schools would find the time in their rigid schedules to incorporate some level of PE in their curriculum and maybe even hire professionals to teach the kids how to properly defend themselves. They would greatly benefit from the skills taught, and the very least, it would get them out of the chair and moving a bit.

Finkel