p 1/4 cup maple syrup Brush melted butter over the bot- tom of a 9x13-inch glass or ceramic baking dish. Arrange challah slices over the bottom of the dish, in two rows, overlapping them to make them fit. Sprinkle the pecans over the chal- lah. In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, sugar, milk, rum, vanilla and cinnamon. Pour this mixture over the bread slices. Allow the bread 30 min- utes to soak up the liquid. Drizzle the syrup over the bread, cover the dish with plastic wrap and chill overnight or more. One hour before serving, place the dish, uncovered, in a preheated 350F. oven and bake for 45-60 minutes, until bubbly and golden, sprinkled generously with powdered sugar. You may bake this ahead of time and serve it warm or at room temperature sprin- kled with powdered sugar. Serves 12- 16. PHIL'S TOMATO SOUP from Phillip and Elizabeth Applebaum, Oak Park About 1 dozen ripe tomatoes, chopped (don't drain; you'll need the juice) 1 1/2 cup chopped onions 1 1/2 cups chopped celery salt, to taste Variations: You can add chopped potatoes, carrots, parsnips, spinach, roasted red peppers and a handful of wheatberries. Also, oregano gives this an Italian taste; pizza seasoning also adds a nice flavor. Place desired ingredients in a medi- um-sized pot and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat, cover and let the soup simmer for 1 to 2 hours. Don't add water, either, unless your tomatoes were extraordinarily un-juicy. Serve with sour cream or crumbled tortilla chips, if desired. Serves two or more people, but you can make it in much larger batches. ❑ A Continuous Celebration by the Kings of Jewish Music , , , ,FAANifenp .....1%,,MAXIMNIPMet-Appcxxero 4 r011W37,', 7e1PlrifiR ", — A TRADITION OF EXCELLENCE ME AWARD ViINNING FLEET The 5th Festival of Jewish Music at Sea "Jerusalem of Gold" Naftali Hershtik Cantor, Jerusalem Freshly Cooked Glatt Kosher, Cholov Yisroel Gourmet Cuisine, O.R.C. January 14 - January 21, 2001 Avi Albrecht Cantor, Baltimore MD A Different Ultimate Experience Bernie Marinbach Klezmer Virtuoso From S - 1.484 Sail Celebrity's Newest Five Star Ship THE MILLENNIUM One Week Cruise (7 Nights), Sailing from Ft Lauderdale Festival Program Chassidic, Cantorial, Broadway, Sephardic-Ladino Andalusian Music, Russian, Yiddish Theater, Opera and Klezmer concerts. Daily services, Daf-Yomi, Shiurim and lectures. W Benjamin Rosenbaum Israel Gottesdiener Duo Reim - Israel Daniel Gilder Maestro - Pianist Accompanist Accompanied by: The World Famous Geulah Klezmer Orchestra Featuring Steve Bill, Aaron Appelbaum and Vankey Goldenthal. From the Bolshoi The Leading Opera in the World L es Rttssk 3 r' s TheofAmsubsassisaandors . Yiddish Music and Opera e must t doing so ght!n~ Scholar in Residence: Jonathan Sacks - Chief Rabbi of the United Kingdom All ship amenities, activities and entertainment are included. For more information and reservations, contact Sheryl Bernstein American Express® Travel, 100 N. Biscayne Blvd., Miami, Ft. 33132 Tel 305-358-7350 Toll-free 877-567-4372 Fax 305-358-8544 Visit Our Website: KOSHERCRU1SEANDIVIUSIC.COM Travel Agents Welcome Sponsored by: Menashe lev-Ran - Music Director 11-IE AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR THE r- f i) ADVANCEMENT OF CANTORIAL ARTS, INC. Travel American Express Travel Chabad Lubavitch of Florida THE FAMILY GIFT. A 52 week subscription to The Detroit Jewish News. (248) 354-6620 DETROIT JEWISH NEWS ITN 9/29 2000 157