In the film Doctor Cyanide, an evil doctor comes up with a treacherous plan to poison everyone.

Recommendations for books about Holocaust or Shoa include Holocaust books written by Aharon Appelfeld; a graphic novel called Maus, and Sarah’s Key. See also the town of Mariampole in Lithuania, where many were killed in the Holocaust.

Azalea, Andromeda and Dogwood Blossoms are showing blooms. Dogwood blossoms are pink and lovely. Allergies are abundant in blossom season.

Before Pesach we have a custom of burning chametz (bread). We also burn lulavim from Sukkot. The burning of chametz got smokey.

Geese, cherry blossoms and forsythia are in Highland Park, New Jersey. Geese are by the Raritan River at Donaldson Park.

Sushiana: new sushi restaurant opened in Highland Park, New Jersey. Kosher, pareve fish sushi, vegetable rolls such as cucumber, carrot, avocado. Soon to serve fish and chips.