My Name
What’s my full name?
Jacob Henry Massel.
What war did my great grandpa Henry fight in and who was it against?
World war II and against the nazis.
What are Heidi Massel’s two sons named?
Nathan Massel and Israel Lipetz.
When did my dad Immigrate into Canada?
When he was 5 years old
What is my dad’s saying about cheesecake?
There is people who like cheesecake and there is people who have bad taste
Why don’t have the hebrew name יעקב?
My zaidi has the hebrew name יעקב and it’s bad luck to have the same hebrew name as somebody alive.
How many silver medals did my grandma win in the Maccabiah games?
Two silver medals
Who is Francie Clahane married to?
Colin Clahane
What are the foods that my moms side brought to Canada from Russia that we still eat today?
Matzah balls, brisket and kugel
Who does the recipe originate from?
My bubbi Sharon
Who's name was זלמן?
My mom’s maternal grandpa
What type of catch did I make with my glove?
Diving Catch
Who is Jonathan Massel's maternal grandma?
Muriel Massel
How many generations in canada on my moms side am I?
4 generations
What are the optional toppings?
Cherry pie filling, strawberries and chocolate ganache
How many years was my great grandpa Henry in a concentration camp for?
Three years
What did the grandmaster do when they were giving my grandma the necklace?
Dropped in her bra.
Who is Lisa Massel's mother?
Hillary Massel.
What did my Bubbi’s grandfather help jewish communities do?
Migrate from Russia to Canada.
Why would she make this cheesecake?
For bat and bar mitzvah celebrations.
What was my last name, named after?
A village in eastern europe
What was this my great grandpa's sword used for?
Ceremonial purposes only
Who was Joel Dudeck moms father?
Chaim Portnoy
Where did my ancestors live before South Africa?
Lithuania
How many egggs do you put in the cake?
6 eggs