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and invited Asher to join as a serious, Most people in Bat Yam are balaba- while others, like their building, have a
dedicated learner. The Vodkas had tim, and the majority of the population mixture of observant and non-obser-
been debating between moving to Bat is Sefardi or Teimani (Yemenite extrac- vant residents. Since they have so many
Yam or to Gush Katif (before the expul- tion), but there are some Ashkenazim religious neighbors, though, Chava
sion) to help build the community as well. There is also a Bobov cha- experiences a “normal” religious atmos-
there. In the end, they decided on Bat sidishe community. Bat Yam is almost phere on Shabbos and Yom Tov. She
Yam and have been living there ever completely Israeli, and Chava shares actually appreciates living in a mixed
since. her American status with few. Another building and has managed to forge
native American living in Bat Yam is close relationships with many of the
The city lies on the Mediterranean actually the Rav’s wife, Rabbanit Adina, secular families living there. The
coast, just south of Tel Aviv. When who comes from Harrisburg, PA, is the Vodkas clearly create a kiddush
Asher began in the yeshiva, there were granddaughter of Rabbi Eliezer Silver, Hashem. Chava receives comments
only five talmidim, but it has grown to zt”l, of Cincinnati. from her neighbors, such as “I didn’t
close to 80 bachurim and kollel avre- know religious people were so nice...”
ichim. Chava describes the community as The Vodkas have become the address
being “very warm and welcoming, and for many shailos from their neighbors,
Their adjustment to Bat Yam went everyone looks out for each other. “My like how to build a sukkah or sell their
well – “We quickly got used to the neighbors will tell me if it’s too hot or chometz. On Chanuka, the Vodkas
‘small town’ atmosphere as opposed to cold and whether I should put socks on light an additional menorah in the
the bustle of Yerushalayim,” shares the baby or take them off!” Chava also building lobby, and on Purim, Chava
Chava – but she insisted on giving birth describes the chesed in her communi- sends mishloach manos to all her
to her children in Yerushalayim. As she ty. “I have an easy time finding good neighbors in the building.
told Asher, “I can’t even think of having babysitters,” she says, “and there’s
the zechut to live in Eretz Yisrael and always a neighbor you can call for A beautiful “only in Israel” story hap-
giving up the zechut to have my kids be something.” The community offers shi- pened last summer during the war. “My
born in Yerushalayim!” Baruch urim, Shabbatonim, and trips, and neighbor came by, tank top and all
Hashem, Chava says, she has long Chava is a part of those activities. (covered with a jacket she wears when
labors and was able to make the hour- she comes over to us), and said ‘Chava!
long drive to Yerushalayim in plenty of Some buildings in the Vodkas’ Chayavim la’asot hafrashat challa!
time! neighborhood are completely religious,
Under the “The salmon you delivered
Star-K Thursday night was super
K delicious- thank you!!”
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Boneless/Skinless thighs 15-20 lbs, $5.25 lb Frozen Tilapia or Flounder 10.5 lbs/$5 lb
Thighs 22-32 lbs, $2.40 lb Frozen Pollack 10.5 lbs/$4.50 lb
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dedicated learner. The Vodkas had tim, and the majority of the population mixture of observant and non-obser-
been debating between moving to Bat is Sefardi or Teimani (Yemenite extrac- vant residents. Since they have so many
Yam or to Gush Katif (before the expul- tion), but there are some Ashkenazim religious neighbors, though, Chava
sion) to help build the community as well. There is also a Bobov cha- experiences a “normal” religious atmos-
there. In the end, they decided on Bat sidishe community. Bat Yam is almost phere on Shabbos and Yom Tov. She
Yam and have been living there ever completely Israeli, and Chava shares actually appreciates living in a mixed
since. her American status with few. Another building and has managed to forge
native American living in Bat Yam is close relationships with many of the
The city lies on the Mediterranean actually the Rav’s wife, Rabbanit Adina, secular families living there. The
coast, just south of Tel Aviv. When who comes from Harrisburg, PA, is the Vodkas clearly create a kiddush
Asher began in the yeshiva, there were granddaughter of Rabbi Eliezer Silver, Hashem. Chava receives comments
only five talmidim, but it has grown to zt”l, of Cincinnati. from her neighbors, such as “I didn’t
close to 80 bachurim and kollel avre- know religious people were so nice...”
ichim. Chava describes the community as The Vodkas have become the address
being “very warm and welcoming, and for many shailos from their neighbors,
Their adjustment to Bat Yam went everyone looks out for each other. “My like how to build a sukkah or sell their
well – “We quickly got used to the neighbors will tell me if it’s too hot or chometz. On Chanuka, the Vodkas
‘small town’ atmosphere as opposed to cold and whether I should put socks on light an additional menorah in the
the bustle of Yerushalayim,” shares the baby or take them off!” Chava also building lobby, and on Purim, Chava
Chava – but she insisted on giving birth describes the chesed in her communi- sends mishloach manos to all her
to her children in Yerushalayim. As she ty. “I have an easy time finding good neighbors in the building.
told Asher, “I can’t even think of having babysitters,” she says, “and there’s
the zechut to live in Eretz Yisrael and always a neighbor you can call for A beautiful “only in Israel” story hap-
giving up the zechut to have my kids be something.” The community offers shi- pened last summer during the war. “My
born in Yerushalayim!” Baruch urim, Shabbatonim, and trips, and neighbor came by, tank top and all
Hashem, Chava says, she has long Chava is a part of those activities. (covered with a jacket she wears when
labors and was able to make the hour- she comes over to us), and said ‘Chava!
long drive to Yerushalayim in plenty of Some buildings in the Vodkas’ Chayavim la’asot hafrashat challa!
time! neighborhood are completely religious,
Under the “The salmon you delivered
Star-K Thursday night was super
K delicious- thank you!!”
Mrs. Leba Musman
Home Delivery Bulk Food Service
Fresh Empire Chicken by the Case Fresh Chilean Salmon Filet
packed in clean and convenient trays By the side $8.50 /lb (side is approximately 3.5 lbs)
Leg quarters (bottoms) 15-20 lbs, $2.40 lb Discounted by the case (around 10 sides)
Boneless/Skinless thighs 15-20 lbs, $5.25 lb Frozen Tilapia or Flounder 10.5 lbs/$5 lb
Thighs 22-32 lbs, $2.40 lb Frozen Pollack 10.5 lbs/$4.50 lb
Cutlets 30-35 lbs, $5.50 lb Chicken in Bulk Packaging ©WWW
8 Piece cut-up 25-35 lbs, $2.75 lb Leg quarters $2.25 lb
White quarters, 22-32 lbs, $3.40 lb Cutlets $4.25 lb
Other products available
Now Carrying a large variety of fresh and frozen pre-checked vegetables by the case.
orders@koshertruck.com • 443-804-2838
52 u www.wherewhatwhen.com u
