Do a search on Flickr for images associated with the keyword “Kosher” and you’ll find some interesting examples. I was surprised by such a simple word, even one steeped in culture and tradition, having such a committed following. From kosher animals to kosher superheroes, it seems like everyone has gone Kosher and that its strict dietary rules have found favoritism with health-junkies worldwide. With industry growth at such a high level, I can imagine there being many more kosher-themed images to pull from in the future. For now, enjoy these.
In an effort to better prepare himself for the grueling emotional and physical strain of the Presidency, Barack Obama has pledged to go kosher, citing the food’s proven health advantages over that of the typical American diet. Though most White House staff (and even Michelle Obama) have balked at such a drastic culinary shift, they should have seen it coming. Here’s why:
It was meant to be. How many people do you know whose name contains the letters to make the word kosher? BarackHussein Obama’s name does.
Though McCain visited the Kotel (or Western Wall), Jerusalem’s holiest site, while touring the Middle East, only Obama was seen roaming the shuks of the city afterwards, Blackberry in one hand and bowl of cholent in the other.
Obama genuinely loves the food! Overheard during this photo asking, “What was that your wife put on those fishballs?” “Wouldn’t you like to know,” the elderly man replied.
Barely having settled into the White House, there have been some surprising developments which may carry serious implications for Presidential staff and the overall running of 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue.
Rabbis were rushed in to kosher the White House kitchen, raising suspicions of Obama having an affection for kosher meals or possibly being of Jewish ancestry himself. His campaign hopes, had this still developing story been leaked, would have been ruined. It served his political aspirations better posing as a Christian until in office.
The video below is of Obama visiting the Western Wall (Jerusalem’s most sacred site), where he placed a prayer he had written in the kotel. This is a traditional practice, the notes later being taken and buried on the Mount of Olives. Though his gesture seemed sincere, a few locals questioned his motives - was this the Obama that everyone expected?
Obama’s natural affection for American food seems to have implications for us as well. Cheeseburgers will soon be served with soy-cheese, expect KFC (renamed Kosher Fried Chicken) to become a government subsidy, all chili contests to be devoid of pork based entries, a significant bacon tax (it’s killing you anyway), and for Obama to renounce his affinity for shrimp and grits. Go kosher if you like Barack, but low cholesterol isn’t for everyone and you can’t expect unhealthy Americans to embrace your diet after decades of clogging their colons.
While we doubt Obama has any affiliation with Judaism, he definitely loves kosher foods. Obama getting on the kosher bandwagon will only improve the health of his other staff members. As for the rest of us Americans, while capable of embracing certain kosher standards, if he ever expects to get re-elected, he better at least ax the bacon tax. That one may even lead to anarachy.
We all have our favorite recipes, and sometimes we get them handed to us from generation to generation. Others we get from our favorite cooking shows. Still others we get off of grave sites.
Wait…what?
Yeah, grave sites.
Believe it or not, this guy’s favorite yeast cake bread recipe comes off the grave site of a Jacob and Mina Toper in Kibbutz Na’an in Israel.
If it was mouth-watering and delicious during their lifetime, I’m willing to try it now, too.
Oh, nom, nom, nom
Kind of makes you think of the old Tombstone Pizza commercials back in the 90’s, doesn’t it?
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