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25 Apr

Religious Tourism Built on a Miracle Rabbi in the middle of the World Heritage Site @ Bodrogkeresztúr – Hungary

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Miracle Rabbi Pilgrimage - Bodrogkeresztúr

On the anniversary of the death of the famous rabbi Reb Steiner Saje (1851–1925), who died almost 100 years ago, people mostly come from America, Israel, England, Belgium, South Africa and Australia to the local settlement. Miracles and miracle rabbis are central to Hasidic pilgrimages. It is a phenomenon that exists mainly in Central and Eastern Europe, that masses of Hasidic Jews in Hungary, this number has been increasing every year since 2010 – every year they visit the graves of miracle rabbis and rebbes. They believe that the prayer said at the graves and the “request note” placed there have a better chance of being heard by God, especially on the day when the miracle rabbi died. The miracle rabbi Reb Sájele was not only famous for his healings, teachings and donations, but the spiritual teachings of the Jew also play an extremely important role in the lives of his followers.
The legacy of the miracle rabbi was taken up by three groups, the Goldmann, Rubin and Gross families, the most direct descendants. They are taking care of, and have even begun to renovate, the Rabbi House founded in the 19th century that is located on the side of Dereszla hill  and his grave is at the Jewish cemetery. His admirers also built an “ÓHEL” (tent-shape grave) in  remembering him.
The goal is to preserve tradition and keep religious tourism alive, and it all works on a non-profit basis.

The event is organized by the rabbi’s grandson’s family living in the United States with its foundation.  At this time of year however, the locals find it quite difficult to cope with the heavy traffic that comes with the pilgrimage.

The organizer and host of the event, which lasts for several days and significantly determines the life of the settlement economically, is connection to the Keren Menachen Foundation, founded by the descendant of the miracle rabbi, Rubin Shaye, and his family, which slowly, with the participation of the fourth generation, tries to introduce the world to the teachings of the rabbi of Bodrogkeresztúr and the tradition of visiting the grave.

Last year it was missed, but this year the annual pilgrimage of Orthodox Hasidic Jews to Bodrogkeresztúr was held and nearly 70000 people came more than ever before to commemorate the memory and his influential teachings.

Update & photo by Aggie Reiter

17 Aug

Day-By-Day #1 … Hungarian Cruisine – Lentil Soup with Sausage

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Lentil Soup with Sausage

(Lencseleves kolbásszal)

Lentils are one of our oldest crops, grown in Central Europe as early as the Stone Age.

Not only did lentils play a role as a food in ancient times, but they also gained herbal status: Hippocrates recommended the use of lentils to liver patients. It is good to know that it contains significant amounts of vitamins B1 and B2.

The largest lens-producing countries are Canada, India and Australia. It is grown mainly in the southern and south-eastern parts of Europe, especially in the countries along the Mediterranean. In Hungary only grown area is small.

Lentils at many countries (e.g. England, India) and made into flour, and are also used as an ingredient in food. It is also known as a pie-like state of fried potatoes (crisp), which is an appetizer in Indian restaurants, from which it can be dipped in various sweet sauces.

In Hungary, but also elsewhere in Europe, the lentil soup is kinda old traditional way to serve on the first day of the New Year to ensure prosperity for the coming years … It is symbolozing wealth. Lentil soup can be eaten not only at New Year’s Eve, but also a yummy soup at any time. As it is not a light meal, it is recommended to eat it in cold season, it will warm  up the body.  Lentil can also be in use for a salad or steamed as a side dish. In Hungary available three different types of lentils.

Receipt for 4 persons – Preparing time 30-45 mins.

Ingredients: 300 g dry lentils, 1-2 bayleaf, 1 smoked sausage, sliced thin, 1/2 handful parsley to serve, 1 medium size onion, 2 tsp oil, 1-2 garlic clove, minced, 2 tbs flour, 1 tbs sweet red paprika powder, 100 ml sour cream to serve as taste, 1 and a 1/2 liter chicken stock/water, 1tbs mustard.

Cooking instructions:  Place in the oil the cutted onion medium heat until translucent. Add the garlic and stir into it the flour. Remove from the heat  keep stiring whilest adding the paprika power, be careful not to burn the paprika powder. May add the bayleaf then. Pour 1and a 1/2 liter of chicken stock or water and the lentils. Continue slow simmer for 20-30 mins. Add the parsley and continue slow simmer.  Serve the soup with sour cream and season with salt. Some prefer  to add a 1/2 tsp of vinegar in their plate, may also add hot paprika cream as taste requires.

To read more about traditional  Hungarian soups, visit previous receipt @   “Q” & “A” Culinary Heritage Into Hungarian Kitchen.

© Aggie Reiter