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Q. Where does the name Mushky come from?

A. Our oldest daughter Chaya Mushka (or as we call her Mushky) is named after the Lubavitcher Rebbe’s wife who passed away in 1988. “Chaya” is Hebrew for “Life”, and “Mushka” is a “Spice” (probably musk?)  (Not to be confused … Read the rest

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Q. Why do we drink Hot Cider only on Sukkot?

A. Glad you liked it. We serve Hot Cider in the Shabbos House Sukkah only because we’re eating outdoors and it’s cold out that time of year. Aside for a local connection there’s no deeper significance behind our “custom”. Upstate … Read the rest

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Q. On Friday Nights, I noticed a small crowd gathers at your table after you cut up the Challah bread, why won’t they eat the pre-sliced Challah on the other tables?

A. Two reasons. 1) The pre-sliced Challah is sliced thin, while I cut thicker slices – which makes for a tastier chunkier piece of Challah, plus it may be softer and fresher being that it is sliced right there on … Read the rest

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