Friday, June 19, 2009

Dispute over blessing of snack food may decide future leader of Israel Sephardi movement

The two sons of the Chief Sephardi Rabbi of jerusalem, spiritual leader of the political group Shas, are engaged in a public fight over which blessing to recite over Bamba, a peanut-buttery corn puff snack that is one of Israel's most popular junk foods. Both sons believe whoever wins the argument will be one step closer to their father's blessing and kingdom. Full story - Forward