Eight Sensible Gifts

NIGHT ONE

My in-laws said this was the best brisket they've ever had!

Gift: A Pair of Socks

NIGHT TWO

''Did I ever tell you the story of how your Bubbe and I met? I was cooking latkes and the smoking oil set off the fire alarm.''

Gift: NIGHT THREE
 * A Pair of Socks
 * Letter: "On Simplicity" written by Eli's dad

''I like my Matzo balls thick and heavy! Schmaltz, egg, salt, matzo meal. Ah cha cha! I love this time of year.''

Gift:
 * A Pair of Socks
 * Letter: "On Commitment" written by Ben's dad

NIGHT FOUR

''Dr. Leibovitz has me on this low-cholesterol diet. It's terrible. What, I can't eat salt any more? Now I'm supposed to bake these latkes instead of frying them? Just terrible.''

Gift: NIGHT FIVE
 * US Treasury Inflation Protected Securities Fund
 * Jew Pack One
 * Letter: "On Thrift" written by David's dad

''You want gefilte moist, Esther. Put bones into the stock! The stock keeps fish moist.''

Gift: Unknown

NIGHT SIX

Well my mother always used potatoes and sour cream in her Borscht.

Gift: Unknown

NIGHT SEVEN

''There's more than one way to make Challah! Does T stand for tablespoon or teaspoon?''

Gift: Unknown

NIGHT EIGHT

Bubbe is no longer with us but her spirit lives on every time we indulge in her tzimmes.

Gift: Unknown