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May 2008
TD from Hemlock, New York

When my mother was first diagnosed with cancer, she had to go through tough bouts of radiation therapy and a limited diet that didn't include leavened breads. She tried many bread alternatives, but when she found Manischewitz Matzo, she never went back to anything else. Now, I'm not saying that your matzo can cure cancer or anything, but the taste of it was comforting to my mother in one of the darkest times of her life. (By the way, she's in remission now and doing fine.)

Debbie J from Gilbert, Arizona

I am an elementary school teacher and enjoy teaching my students about other cultures and traditions. One of my fondest memories was reading my students the story "Latkes and Applesauce" and actually preparing the potato pancakes (from a Manischewitz mix) and homemade applesauce. I remember the looks on my students faces when they got to try something new and I hope I instilled in them a respect and appreciation for beliefs and traditions that were not their own.

Carolyn L from Loomis, California

My first memory of Manischewitz products was growing up in the 1960's and hearing the great radio jingle: Man-Oh Manischewitz what a wine!

Kathy B from Greenfield, Wisconsin

I like to cook from many different cultures, so my children from a young age have tried a lot of different recipes. One of their all time favorites is Matzo Ball soup with matzo everything crackers. They even ask for it instead of homemade chicken soup when they have a cold. But we always have at least 3 boxes on hand at any given time...just because ...you never know when the mood will strike for great soup that any child can make.

Gloria M from Las Vegas, Nevada

My memory was having a nice Chanukah dinner at a friend's house and it was the first time I had the opportunity to try a Manischewitz product. It was really good and I have been buying the line of products to enjoy at home with my family ever since. We especially love Matzo.

Virginia W from Marion, North Carolina

My mom, a simple Baptist, was always happy at Christmas when daddy got his holiday treat box from his boss, as it included Manischewitz items tucked into the goodies. After all, ours was a very small southern town at Christmas time! My two sisters and I would fight over wondrous containers of Manischewitz fruit slices, chocolate coins and macaroons! Holidays make me smile now when I remember learning how sharing delicious foods for different cultures and religions really means just sharing love.

Ruth H from Bloomfield, Connecticut

My family was the only gentile one in a predominantly Jewish area for a long time. To me your products aren't kosher specialty food - they're just food. My favorite memory is packing pea soup mixes and other stuff to send to a friend in the military. She was stationed on a small base in Japan and couldn't get much of anything Kosher. She was thrilled to get a surprise box of your goodies in the mail. Incidentally, she's another gentile.

Paul A from Lawrenceville, Georgia

Whenever my parents' friends Al and Charlotte would come over to visit, they always brought a big box of Manischewitz products for us. That is when I developed my love for ‘Egg & Onion' Matzos and still always have a box or two on hand. Turns out Al worked for Manischewitz forever and was proud of their products and love to share those quality products with friends and family.

Kathryn M from Las Vegas, Nevada

We would have Sunday dinner with my grandparents, aunt, uncle and cousins all the time. We won't ever forget the Sunday dinners or my grandparents. They always served Manischewitz at those dinners and all our family dinners. I still remember my grandfather sneaking us a taste when Mom wasn't looking.

Mariya B from Edmonton, Alberta

Every year since we were little, during the very cold Edmonton winters, our family would bundle up in front of the television watching black-and-white CBC oldies, munching on Manischewitz Matzos with cheese.

SS from Bergenfield, New Jersey

I was reminicising about my grandmother and the cooking she did for the holidays. How she made her own gefilte fish, light/fluffy matzo balls, and almond cake Manischewitz has always been a staple in the many generations of our family. Matzo ball soup is something that is made all through the year. My matzo balls may not be as light & fluffy, but the taste is just about there. I think she may have added some chicken fat to hers - not something that we do now a days.

Anita B from Coraopolis, Pennsylvania

A favorite memory I have is going to Aunt Vida's and Uncle Fishel's for Chanukah; they always had Manischewitz Chocolate Macaroons.

Laura D from Andover, Minnesota

When I had my wisdom tooth pulled out all I could stand to eat was matzo ball soup made with Manischewitz Chicken Broth. It was the only thing I could swallow. It made me fell so much better to eat it. I must have lived off the soup for three days!!!

Shawn M from Madison, New Jersey

I can remember sitting around the table with ALL of my relatives eating the traditional Jewish goods...There was always something on the table that was from Manischewitz. In fact, every time I go to the local grocery store and I pass by something with the Manischewitz brand on it, it automatically transports me to those days of my childhood.

Lori H from RSM, California

Manischewitz Matzo is a favorite morning breakfast for our family. Our children get so excited knowing that's what is for breakfast. Their daddy loves it just as much! They always have a smile on their face for this meal and that always brings a smile to my face knowing that I made them all something that they loved!!

JP from New York, New York

I remember the first time I ever ate Manischewitz Gefilte Fish. I was 8 years old. It was over 40 years ago at my grandmother's house on the Lower Eastside on her green plates. I haven't stopped eating it. I prefer the premium with the carrots at the bottom.

Cynthia S from East Mountain, Nova Scotia

Had my sons hockey team show up after a losing game and "nothing" to feed a hungry crew. I rooted around my pantry and found a package of your dry soup ingredients. A little while later I had a team of guys with lifted spirits and full bellies. It was the perfect combo for a winning team!!

Paula J from Tallmadge, Ohio

I am devout Christian. I taught in a Jewish Day School for 7 years. I loved those years. I was invited to Bar and Bat Mitzvahs, weddings, Passover Seders and many other celebrations. Every time I see or hear the Manischewitz name, I am reminded of those times.

Beth C from Mount Laurel, New Jersey

Growing up, I always loved being invited to my friend Rochelle's house for a Passover Seder. I loved her Mom's noodle kugel and the great taste of Manischewitz Matzo! It was so good that it made me want to convert!

Risa S from Helendale, California

For all the holidays, my Grandma Dora used to make matzo farfel muffins - they are the yummiest things you could ever taste. The how-to was always her "secret", but one day she finally decided to teach my sisters and I how to make them. Of course, they still didn't taste EXACTLY like Grandma's, but we decided that the true secret to the taste was Grandma's love for all of us, that she would "put" into the muffins as she made them.

Randi F from Bethel, Connecticut

I grew up in a house that used Manischewitz products year-round. For when we were a kosher household when I was younger, for the holiday celebrations, and for everyday cooking. As an adult I continued to use Manischewitz products in my home, becoming quite the "balebustah" as my grandmother would say! So much so that I was one of the semi-finalists for the first Manischewitz Cook-Off in 2006! Although I didn't win, it was a fun day that I will always remember!

Jack H from Wilmington, North Carolina

One of the greatest snacks was first tried when I went to my best friends home after school and his mother pulled out two enormous matzos and we covered it with peanut butter, honey and raisins. I was covered with the sticky honey, but I still remember how I first fell in love with your products. Thanks for the continued quality.

Helen S from Tamarac, Florida

I am 80 years old & married nearly 60 years. My parents, both excellent cooks, had a kosher butcher store in the Bronx. Our extended family came to their small apartment for the Seders. A tiny table extended with leaves seated 30 people. Manischewitz Matzo & Matzo Meal (for kremslach & kneidlach) were always part of our Passover holiday. I am now legally blind & my daughters carry on the traditions. I cherish the holidays we spend together with Manischewitz.

Cheryl Y from Terrell, Texas

Don't have any photos but Manischewitz was a big part of celebrating the return of my son from Iran.

Vincent B from Bradenton, Florida

When I was around 25 my boss invited us over for dinner during Passover and the dinner was almost entirely your product he told us it's the only brand they have used. We have continued to use your products as we have raised our children.

Melissa from Cleveland, Ohio

When I hear the product name I think Passover at my dad's house - the unleavened bread was the best!! My dad is/was not a cook, but he could make Passover bread with the help of Manischewitz products. The Manischewitz name brings me back to childhood.

Steve C from Portland, Oregon

On December 3, 1971, I married the love of my life, Deborah. At our reception, a Jewish friend of mine brought a bottle of Manischewitz for use as a toast from him to our future. Since there was only enough for the immediate wedding party, my best man broke out a Magnum of Dom for everyone else to toast with.

Wendy B from Trevose, Pennsylvania

The days leading to Passover it is a must in my family to eat Manischewitz Matzo. Especially my grandmother, nothing else will do. I remember one grocery store ran out and my grandmother who was five feet tall and had a small demeanor forced my father to go to another store until he finally found Manischewitz Matzo. She was not happy until her favorite Matzo was found.

Deb MDeb M from Fords, New Jersey

I remember the wonderful kneidelach my Nana Mina would make for us at Passover always using Manischewitz Matzo Meal.

Deborah MDeborah M from Battle Ground, Washington

My daughter loves to help make the matzo balls for the soup every Passover. Here she is last year helping Grandma.

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