They are only teenagers, but a pair of New Jersey high school students -- one Jewish and one Muslim -- are tackling an issue much bigger than themselves, bridging divides in their suburb shaken by the Israel-Hamas war.Liora Pelavin, 15, a fellow student at Teaneck High School, and a Jew, quickly responded and helped to pull together an initial session for the end of October.
They are only teenagers, but a pair of New Jersey high school students -- one Jewish and one Muslim -- are tackling an issue much bigger than themselves, bridging divides in their suburb shaken by the Israel-Hamas war.
The US Department of Education has opened an investigation into a New Jersey school district that has come under fire for what Jewish parents allege is an antisemitic climate since October 7.
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By JLNJ Staff | December 17, 2020
And the winner of the Teaneck Chili Cook Off is…Noah’s Ark! Each of the six participating restaurants had many votes. Fifty families were chosen to pick up packages with samples, hold family tastings at home and vote for their favorite. “We’re so fortunate to have lots of talented kosher chefs here,” said one participant.”
Jacob Goldberg, owner of Yalla!, dreamed up and organized the contest. He has gotten many notes like this one from Laurie Beckerman: “A huge thank you to Yalla for organizing this competition and to all the restaurants for participating! My family had a blast tasting the different chilis and debating which one was our favorite. It was such a fun and delicious activity! Happy Chanukah!”
By JLNJ Staff | December 17, 2020
And the winner of the Teaneck Chili Cookoff is…Noah’s Ark! Each of the six participating restaurants had many votes. Fifty families were chosen to pick up packages with samples, hold family tastings at home and vote for their favorite. “We’re so fortunate to have lots of talented kosher chefs here,” said one participant. Chef David Kirschner also weighed in with his choice.
Noam Sokolow, owner of Noah’s Ark, is a chili veteran. He confidently predicted his win in last week’s article that announced the contest. “We’ve had the best chili in Teaneck for the past 25 to 30 years,” he said.
Who Makes the Best Chili in Teaneck? You Be the Judge. By Bracha Schwartz | December 10, 2020
It’s Chanukah! Think latkes, doughnuts and … chili. Yes, chili. Several Teaneck restaurants are competing to be named the Champion of Chili with the cook-off taking place on Tuesday, December 15. The competition is being organized by Jacob Goldberg, who recently took over Yalla!, a Mediterranean-themed restaurant at 206 West Englewood Avenue. The winner will be chosen by 50 families who will taste the samples and vote for their favorite.
To be considered, log into www.yallateaneck.com/contact-us with your name, email address and a brief message requesting to judge the chili cook-off, and follow the participating restaurants on Instagram: Yalla!, Dougie’s, Sender’s Smoke Joint, Noah’s Ark and The Humble Toast. Goldberg will send an email notification to the 50 families selected by Sunday, December 13.