Meatballs or Fishballs? A Kiddush Mystery!

Please see my new article in The Times of Israel called "Meatballs or Fishballs? A Kiddush Mystery!"

At a lively Sephardic kiddush, I grabbed what I thought were delicious meatballs, only to be told by a spirited older lady that they were actually fish balls. Our debate got unexpectedly heated, with her insisting she knew best—after all, she’d been to every synagogue dinner. Lesson learned: never argue with a seasoned congregant about kiddush food, and maybe steer clear of the fish balls!

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Meatballs or Fishballs? A Kiddush Mystery!

Lazying Around The House

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Lazying Around The House

Cereal King

 

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Cereal King

Bowl Eyes

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Bowl Eyes

Shark Glasses

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Shark Glasses

Bernie Sanders Doppelganger

Bernie Sanders Doppelganger

Heads Up Close Quarters

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Heads Up Close Quarters

Frog Passover Wishes

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Frog Passover Wishes

Doritos and Socks

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Doritos and Socks

Bucket of Paint

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Bucket of Paint

Turkey Hat

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Turkey Hat

Suction Cup Bob

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Suction Cup Bob

Socks, Bagels, and Schmear

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Socks, Bagels, and Schmear

Turd on Display

Turd on Display

Burger King Monster

Note: Not Kosher.

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Burger King Monster

Taped to a Hand Truck

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Taped to a Hand Truck

Heart and Tongue

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Heart and Tongue

Mr. Plush Purple Monster

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Mr. Plush Purple Monster

Walking Away With the Mannequin

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Walking Away With the Mannequin

Great Antlers

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Great Antlers