Monsey’s Dinner With Levana

A capacity crowd of some 60 people gathered for Cheder Chabad of Monsey’s evening with Levana Kirschenbaum.

Levana, who is a well known chef and restaurateur, demonstrated the preparation of a gourmet five course dinner from scratch using the healthiest of ingredients.

She spent an intensive two hours sharing her secrets and techniques with the ladies and called upon a few fortunate ones to assist under her guidance. The end result was a delicious meal served buffet style to all in attendance.

The men participated in a lively discussion of the halachos regarding the use of sherry wine casks in the production of Scotch whiskey, led by Rabbi Chaim Dovid Kagan, Hanhalla of Monsey Bais Chaya Mushka High School and the spiritual leader of Cong. Bais Menachem. The shiur was accompanied by a tasting of fine bourbon whiskies and a lecture on how bourbon is produced.

During dinner, Rabbi Yeruchem Cohen, President of the Cheder Board of Directors, gave a Dvar Torah and then reviewed the progress Cheder Chabad has made during the past year. Rabbi Cohen stressed the importance of both supporting the mosad financially as well as becoming involved in helping the school achieve its mission to provide a superior education for each talmid.

Special thanks was given to the event committee: Chaim and Chana Grey who graciously allowed the use of their magnificent home, Mrs. Devorah Hayman, Rabbi Elchonon and Chani Cohen, Mr. Yehoshua Werth who organized the bourbon tasting and to Levana Kirschenbaum who entertained all with her wit, humor and
knowledge.

All in all, it was a very pleasant evening with plenty of food for body and soul, as well as a very successful fund raiser for the Cheder Chabad of Monsey.

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