Sunday, March 18, 2012

The Rabbi Who Made Coca Cola Kosher


Pesach is just 20 days away. Some of us are already deeply involved in planning seders and even beginning to stockpile food and drink that is kosher for Passover. Certainly the supermarket aisles in many communities are brimming with matzah and macaroons.
Today I want us to celebrate the significant accomplishment of a rabbi whose name you might not know. But you know what he did, even if you don’t know he’s the one who did it.
I am referring to Rabbi Tuvia Geffen, zichrono livrakha, may his memory be a blessing.  We are all grateful to Rabbi Geffen, as I will explain. And believe me, it does relate to Pesach.