From Captain Lynne Kurzweil

Last Tuesday night we welcomed 23 grateful guests to the MESH Cafe at Shomrei.  When the group learned that Chef John Lasiter was in the kitchen they applauded, even before the menu was announced!  Chef John, along with sous chefs Adrienne and Elliot,  met their expectations as evidenced by the empty platters returned to the kitchen.  First course was hummus and pita chips and several guests asked for seconds.  (A few years ago I recall hummus not being a popular item.  Our guests have now embraced a Shomrei staple!).

Main course was BBQ chicken, homemade coleslaw, roasted potatoes with herbs d’ Provence seasoning and homemade cornbread.  Dessert was fresh baked brownies and cashew cream ice cream ( non-dairy).  Helpers tonight we’re Amalia, Teddy and Khari and Montclair Jewish Workshop students Morgan and Aiden.  MESH staffers Adrienne, Bonny and Joe ensured that the evening ran smoothly.

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Lynne Kurzweil

Lynne is a long-time Shomrei Congregant.She is co-chair of Shomrei's MESH Cafe (Montclair Emergency Services for the Homeless) which provides a hot dinner and respite for homeless individuals every Tuesday night. She is a registered dietitian and lives in Montclair with her husband, Lanny.

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