01-12-2009, 06:01 PM
Shlama Akhi Nimrod:
Grasshoppers and Locust are kosher, according to Torah. John the Baptist was a Levite and was well versed in the Scriptures. (Leviticus 11:20-23) Grasshoppers are tasty, fried in butter. <!-- s
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Shlama,
Stephen
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Grasshoppers and Locust are kosher, according to Torah. John the Baptist was a Levite and was well versed in the Scriptures. (Leviticus 11:20-23) Grasshoppers are tasty, fried in butter. <!-- s



Shlama,
Stephen
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