Friday, December 9, 2022

Houdini at Park East Synagogue, Dec. 23

The historic Park East Synagogue in New York City will remember their "most magical member" with a Shabbat Chanukah Dinner on December 23 staring at 4:20pm. The evening will feature Houdini artifacts and a talk by Benjilini.


The Weiss family were members of Park East from its earliest days. Houdini's father, Rabbi Weiss, had a good relationship with Rabbi Drachman who led the synagogue for 55 years. In fact, Rabbi Drachman bar mitzvahed young Ehrich Weiss.

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8 comments:

  1. Leo HeviaDecember 9, 2022 at 10:21 AM

    I wonder what will be on the menu: Paprika Chicken and bread pudding with bing cherries...

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    1. John CoxDecember 9, 2022 at 11:42 AM

      Maybe Farmers Chop Suey. :)

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    2. Leo HeviaDecember 10, 2022 at 7:54 AM

      And that sugary abomination: Bread and butter custard. Lox & bagel, and pastrami sandwiches were also Houdini favorites.

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  2. BenjiliniDecember 13, 2022 at 4:55 AM

    It will be probably be a traditional Shabbos dinner with "challah, gefilta fish, chopped liver, chicken, potato or lukshen Kugel, dessert?" However, since it is Chanukah, I would not be surprised to see potato latkes and 🍎 sauce? By the way, Leo Hevia, those "Houdini" dishes are favorites of mine but I like my pastrami cut lean on my sandwiches😋😂Benjilini🎩

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  3. Leo HeviaJanuary 1, 2023 at 9:53 AM

    Hey! How did this event go? Did anyone who posts here attend? Like Benjalini I also prefer lean cuts in my sandwiches.

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    1. John CoxJanuary 1, 2023 at 10:47 AM

      Benjilini sent me a terrific report that I will be sharing on Tuesday.

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    2. Leo HeviaJanuary 1, 2023 at 12:23 PM

      Oh that's wonderful! I'm dying to see the menu!

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