
JTA staff writer Ben Harris looking dapper in his winter gear.
For the second year in a row, JTA’s Ben Harris and Jacob Berkman spent Christmas Eve hitting a bunch of Jewish-themed parties throughout Manhattan. Here’s their take on this year’s festivities:
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No Mike Huckabee-Chinese restaurant sightings, but we stand by our claim earlier this week that the self-described “Christian Leader” is a Marrano.
And while we’re on the topic of Chinese Food on Christmas:
6 Responses for "Matzo balling with Harris & Berkman"
I loved this Chinese food on Xmas. I sent it out to all my friends and family, and keep playing it over and over again. More like this, Please.
Great talent as a composer and musician.
As a cultural warrior - I am glad that JTA is covering Christmas parties and NOT holiday parties. Thank you Amiram Eden and Bill O’Reily.
It seems that Mobius is an Uptown Guy.
I am 58 yrs old, Jewish all my life. Even observant and I have never heard of Chinese Food for Xmas. When I was a kid we volunteered at the local hospital so the Goim could enjoy their holiday, or at least a few of them.
We used to attend the Sino - Gogue before heading out for Chinese food.
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