Hi Everybody,
The delicious, mouth-watering scent of freshly baked latkes will soon be wafting through the gullies and canyons of Boro Park. Well, not exactly - more like alleys and bunions - but you know what I mean. With Chanukah coming so early this year we decided to treat you to a very special pre-Chanukah present, which you are now holding in your cholent-stained hands.
Our front cover this memorable issue features a talented young man who is nothing less than a musical dynamo! Yosef Chaim Bloch not only writes the songs, he sings them as well. And his upcoming debut album, “Neginasi,” will raise the Jewish music bar as he aims high and hits the mark. We’re sure you’ll be hearing much more from this “star in the making” in the future!
To get your juices flowing easily this issue, we offer 7 full pages of delicious shmoozes that will have you laughing, crying, complaining, commiserating, nodding, growling, chalishing, or all of the above. Then, just when you think you’re going nuts, we hit you with a report on allergies entitled “When Nuts are Not Healthy” (and we’re not talking about me and my staff)!
Since Chanukah is a time for eating sweet things we thought it would be a good idea to balance things a bit by presenting “10 Best Foods You’re NOT Eating.” And trust me, jelly doughnuts isn’t one of them!
Since heartburn will inevitably be a part of your holiday experience, we feature some helpful, eye-opening things you can do with a simple box of baking soda! And after munching all those “sufganiyot” and latkes, you will undoubtedly be needing a nap - so as a public service we present tips on “Buying the Best Mattress.”
It’s these thoughtful little tidbits that set our publication far above and beyond all others. Six fascinating, best-selling book excerpts will fill your down time between parties and help you decide which books you want to buy or give as presents.
All our regular columnists and commentators are here as well, with a surprise or two thrown in to keep you on your toes.
Hope you enjoy our Chanukah gift to you!
Wishing you all Ah Freilichen Chanukah.
See ya on the radio,
Your friend,
Country Yossi