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<strong>Mar</strong>ch-<strong>Apr</strong>il 20<strong>10</strong> THE JEWISH GEORGIAN Page 21 <strong>Jewish</strong> THE <strong>Georgian</strong> Kosher Korner: Preparing for Passover By Rabbi Reuven Stein Passover, the <strong>Jewish</strong> holiday of freedom, is one of the only holidays primarily identified by its food. Passover is called the Holiday of the Matzohs or the Holiday of Unleavened Bread. Throughout the ages, Jews all over the world—even those who do not necessarily follow the dietary laws—have tried to keep some of the laws for the duration of the Passover holiday or at least at the Seder. Passover laws are from the Torah. <strong>The</strong>y require us to refrain from using foods that contain any of the five grains—wheat, rye, oats, spelt, and barley—unless they are processed into matzoh. Dishes, pots, pans, or equipment that have come into contact with any of these grains are not usable for Passover. Be alert for caterers who advertise Passover foods but have prepared them on equipment unsuitable for Passover use. Only caterers with rabbinic supervision can claim to have Passover foods. <strong>The</strong>re are also various customs that forbid the use of legumes and other foods, such as corn and rice, during the Passover season. People should follow the custom of their family. PREPARED FOODS <strong>The</strong> following companies are offering kosher-for-Passover prepared foods: Bijan Catering 770-457-4578 bijancatering@yahoo.com See KOSHER KORNER, page 27 By Roberta Scher For Atlantans, Passover 20<strong>10</strong> (5770) will likely be a delicious holiday, with more kosher food choices than ever. Along with an expanded and price-adjusted kosher-for-Passover selection at area supermarkets, local catering and takeout choices have increased. Goldberg’s is now offering kosher catering under AKC supervision at select kosher-certified kitchens. Linda Baron of Goldberg’s has graciously shared some delicious Passover recipes. Elegant Essen Catering will offer classic and contemporary Passover dishes, such as its chef’s specialty fried chicken, farm-fresh grilled vegetables, and red quinoa salad. For a complete Passover menu, visit elegantessencatering.com Some other resources include Kosher Gourmet, offering a complete line of ready-to-go Passover foods, and Return to Eden, which is stocking a huge selection of cheeses. And then, from the BBQ pit of By Dr. Stuart Rockoff HappyPassover Due to its location beside the Flint River and amidst fertile cotton growing land, Albany emerged as a regional commercial center in the mid-19th century. A handful of <strong>Jewish</strong> immigrants were soon attracted to the bustling seat of Doughtery County in the 1840s. Bavarian-born <strong>Mar</strong>x Smith was among the first. Smith, a general merchant, achieved economic success rather quickly; by 1860, his net worth was $12,000. In 1854, four Jews, including Smith, incorporated the United Hebrew Society of Albany, which was founded for the express purpose of purchasing land for a cemetery and building a house of worship. By this time, Albany Jews were worshipping together at Smith’s home. In 1858, they purchased land for a cemetery. Despite this early growth, Albany <strong>Georgian</strong> Kosher Affairs: catering, wines and more for passover Atlanta’s beloved kosher BBQ king, Goodfriend’s Catering, come kosher-for- Passover, pit-smoked brisket, chicken, or turkey, slow-smoked beef ribs, and pulled BBQ beef. More traditional specialties are also available. Visit thegoodfriendcompany.com. Griller’s Pride offers one of the best glatt kosher meat and poultry selections in the country and one of the largest in the Southeast. According to owner Peter Swerdlow, “We will be offering 1st-cut glatt kosher briskets at $7.49/lb.—an unprecedented value” in the six years he’s been in the business. (And mazel tov to Grillers Pride, which, as of this writing, is a finalist in the “Flavor of Georgia 20<strong>10</strong>” competition at the University of Georgia; its kosher Italian grilling sausage is in the finals in the meat products category. <strong>The</strong> winners will be announced during a mid- Albany has always treasured its <strong>Jewish</strong> community Jews did not officially form congregation B’nai Israel until 1876, when an estimated <strong>10</strong>0 Jews lived in the city. Sam Mayer was elected president of the fledgling congregation, which quickly became a charter member of the Union of American Hebrew Congregations. Thus, from its founding, B’nai Israel was a Reform congregation. One of the founders was Charles Charles Wessolowsky Wessolowsky, who came to Albany from Savannah with his wife, Johanna, and their three children in 1869 and opened a grocery store. <strong>The</strong> Prussian-born See ALBANY, page 23 <strong>Mar</strong>ch ceremony, where the governor will award the prizes. For more information, visit www.grillerspride.com. See KOSHER AFFAIRS, page 24 On Sunday, <strong>Apr</strong>il 11, 20<strong>10</strong>, at 4:00 p.m., the <strong>Mar</strong>cus <strong>Jewish</strong> Community Center of Atlanta (MJCCA) and the Atlanta Rabbinical Association (ARA) will remember the victims of the Holocaust with a Yom Hashoah, or Day of Holocaust Remembrance, program entitled Ani Ma’amin: A Community Yom HaShoah Commemoration. <strong>The</strong> program will take place at the MJCCA’s newly constructed Besser Holocaust Memorial Garden, and will include music, prayers, and the lighting of the torches. Additionally, Holocaust survivor and memorial benefactor, Abe Besser, will share his story of survival and hope. For information, call 678-812-4071.