Barbara Bayer, Editor
ANOTHER RISSIEN PARODY — Every time I looked at Facebook Monday I saw a link to Matt Rissien’s latest YouTube video, “Let Them Go,” a Passover parody of the “Let It Go” song from the Disney movie, “Frozen,” made famous by the performance of Idina Menzel. As you may remember, Matt’s family belongs to Kehilath Israel Synagogue. He is a graduate of the Hyman Brand Hebrew Academy and a KU grad who was an active participant of both KU Hillel and KU Chabad. The video was partially filmed at Congregation Beth Shalom in Northbrook, Ill., where he serves as director of youth activities. Several of its USYers co-starred in the video. You can watch it and sing or hum along at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X3OO9LdcZtk.
HBHA BEIT DIN — As we told you last month, HBHA hosted students and teachers from all over North American the last weekend in March for the RAVSAK annual Beit Moot Din competition. HBHA’s team of Jacob Katz (10), Lindsey Paul (10), Hannah Pinson (10) and Ezra Smith (11) repeated their excellent result from last year and won second place in their division! A hearty mazel tov to all!
NOMINATE A TEEN INTERN — Stand With Us, an organization that describes itself as “an advocacy organization that promotes education and understanding that will bring a secure future for Israel and her neighbors, is accepting nominations for the MZ Teen Internship. Nominations are due April 13. The MZ Teens program is a high school leadership program that prepares students for the challenges they may face regarding Israel in college and in their communities. Students participate in a yearlong program that includes two national conferences, ongoing educational online workshops, and they receive guidance and funding to run programming in their high schools and youth groups. Students are encouraged to participate in positive campaigns that inspire their peers and educate people about Israel. The MZ program staff is comprised of former StandWithUs Emerson Fellows and youth professionals. Two were chosen from the Kansas City area last year: Rachel Kennelly from Pembroke Hill School and Morgan Krakow from Shawnee Mission East. Learn more and find applications at http://www.standwithus.com/aboutus/mzteens/?wc=6.
Consumer alert
The Vaad HaKashruth sent out an alert on Monday advising Jewish consumers that expired cans of Manischewitz Gefilte Fish (28 pieces, 7 pounds) have been sold in at least three local grocery stores.
If you purchased a product that matches that description, you should check for two identifying codes: UPC code 072700007306 (the bar code) and the four-digit code stamped on either the top or bottom of the can. It decodes as follows — the first three digits represent the day of the year and the fourth digit represents the year of expiration.
For example: 1883 means the product expired on the 188th day of 2013, or July 7, 2013.
The Chronicle checked with both Manischewitz and the distributor, KeHE distributors. Both companies stated that the expired product was shipped in error and has been removed from grocery shelves locally and throughout the country.
Manischewitz encourages consumers not to eat any of its products past their expiration date and to return the products to the store for a full refund.
Vice President of Sales Kevin O’Brien said Manischewitz is no longer using that coding system. All Manischewitz products manufactured today are now “open coded,” meaning they are clearly marked with the date of expiration.
O’Brien invites any consumer who has questions to contact the company’s consumer affairs department directly at 201-553-1100, ext. 2505. Questions may also be addressed via email at .