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Associated Press - November 17, 2009 7:25 AM ET
NEW YORK (AP) - Three kosher soup kitchens are opening in New York City in the coming weeks.
The're called Masbia (MAHZ'-bee-uh) - which means "satiate" in Hebrew.
They'll be located in the Midwood and Williamsburg neighborhoods in Brooklyn, and the Rego Park area of Queens. There's already a "Masbia" in Brooklyn's Borough Park neighborhood.
The Midwood location once housed an upscale restaurant.
Organizers say that even as soup kitchens they'll offer Orthodox Jews with a fine dining experience complete with five-course dinners and waiter service. Dividers will provide privacy.
Jewish leaders say they've seen increases in hunger and poverty in their communities.
On the Net: http://www.masbia.com
Information from: Daily News, http://www.nydailynews.com
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