Although getting in was easier than getting out of it! ;-)
(Credit Photo: Andy Blumenthal)
Although getting in was easier than getting out of it! ;-)
(Credit Photo: Andy Blumenthal)
Threaded Blue Chair
In life, not only do we have to be determined and work hard, but G-d throws us curveballs and challenges all along the way that can often make us drop to our knees or throw our arms up in despair. However, we need to be faithful like Jacob and Joseph, knowing that it’s all a part of G-d’s plan and mission for us, and through these we learn and grow and become better versions of ourselves.Moreover, if we but open our eyes to the miracle of our creation and our sustainment every moment of every day by Hashem, and remember that He put us all here for a purpose, then we can pay the daily price for what G-d puts in front of us and how we choose to handle it.We can do this knowing that it’s all really just a small price to pay in the end for so much that we gain in this world and that we will carry forward to the hereafter. In the end, nothing is free, but the price and the reason is always just what G-d wants it to be.
The Plan Amidst The Pain
Beautiful flowers to end, to start.
Peace, rest, Shabbat! ;-)
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Beautiful Flowers
Don your bathing suits.
Set up the chairs.
Get the inflatables ready.
Jump into the ocean waves.
Who needs turkey on Thanksgiving. ;-)
(Credit Photo: Andy Blumenthal)
Thanksgiving Beach
20 calories per piece!
At least it's colorful.
And fruity. ;-)
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Loads of Skittles
Then you also know what you can't do.
While our dreams and imagination can be "the sky's the limit,"
The reality is we are human and we have to learn, grow, and make progress incrementally.
Still it's a fight every day to get stronger as people and as souls. ;-)
(Credit Photo: Andy Blumenthal)
Strong and Knowledgeable
They lose their head over a simple game.
Golf anyone? ;-)
(Credit Photo: Andy Blumenthal)
Losing Your Head At Golf
It's the saddest umbrella in the world. ;-)
(Credit Photo: Andy Blumenthal)
Sad Sad Umbrella
As many of you, I have been following the news about sexual abuse allegations against Rabbi Chaim Walder and have been horrified and disgusted that this renowned ultra-orthodox Children’s book author and therapist is now accused of abusing the same. Like community Rabbis (e.g. Rabbi Barry Freundel) or Jewish educators (e.g. Stanley Rosenfeld), this phenomenon of using a privileged position to take advantage of women and children is certainly, by this time, not new and remains a stain on the Jewish community, no different than that of the Catholic Church or the Boy Scouts for the abuse by its priest and leaders on those that trusted them and the religious values and ideals they represent.
Truly, these horrible acts of hurting, abusing, and scarring for life women and children (including boys) are regrettably all around us, whether with domestic violence, rape, sexual abuse, and human trafficking. But fortunately now they are at least “out of the closet” where rather than have the community deny the possibility that such evil exists or even circle the wagons to wholly protect the perpetrators (before fully investigating the facts), we now have greater recognition and are working towards accountability of these wrongs, and hopefully, far greater protection for people in the future.
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When Hypocrisy Leads To Abuse
But this guy definitely souped it up so that it looks pretty nice!
Why don't call cars look exciting like that? ;-)
(Credit Photo: Andy Blumenthal)
Ready To Drag Race
That's messaging girl power!
And women empowerment, as it should be. ;-)
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Way To Go Girl Power
It almost looks like the tree is golden, heavenly and floating.
We're so lucky to get to experience the wonders of nature.
Thank you G-d! ;-)
(Credit Photo: Minna Blumenthal)
Gorgeous Fall Leaves
And people like (dog) biscuits.
What's the world coming to? ;-)
(Credit Photo: Dannielle Blumenthal)
Dog Likes Starbucks
Just hanging around on the window sill.
Caught up in the draw strings from the shades and electrical wires.
It's an odd sighting of a PPD balloon. ;-)
(Credit Photo: Andy Blumenthal)
Purple Polka Dot Balloon
People are often blocked from moving forward by uncertainty, indecision, insecurity, self-doubt, hesitancy, worry, and fear, yet one man, such as Jacob, can stand up and move that big rock off the well if he just sets his mind to it and tries!The bottom line is that when people say it can’t be done or to wait because it will take an entire village of shepherds to simply move the rock from the well, instead we can see that even one determined person can “rock and roll,” make a difference, and start to make something special and meaningful happen.
“Rock and Roll” With Chabad
The smile is contagious.
One ring, and the customer service representative comes running.
Excellence starts with the first ring! ;-)
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Service With A Smile
Been There Wrecked That!
And all I got was this lousy t-shirt. ;-)
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Been There Done That
Peaceful and protected.
They live in water and land.
Not the fastest, but the most determined. ;-)
(Credit Photo: Andy Blumenthal)
The Amazing Turtle
You drink it one ribbon at a time? ;-)
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Colorful Drinking
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Joke of a Pumpkin
It didn’t matter what race or nationality the person who had been hit by the car was, she was a human being in pain and who needed the help of others. We Jews need to remember that this is life in a nutshell. Life can change in split instance for better or G-d forbid, for worse. We need one another. No man is an island. We can’t afford to play holier than thou with anyone else. Only G-d can judge who is really “religious” and who is wanting.
It brought to my mind the irony that with the Jewish people, we are a small minority in the world, and yet we often disagree, fight, and can be intolerant and neglectful of one another despite facing anti-Semitism and other crises. This is far from the ideal of demonstrating love and acceptance, unifying ourselves together, and becoming as strong and effective as a “light unto nations” that we could and should be.
Jewish Unity Is Strength
You know what they'll do to you if they catch you.
Mohel on steroids.
Maybe that's what the big scare is on Halloweenie. ;-)
(Credit Photo: Andy Blumenthal)
Hatchet Halloweenie
Yes, they float in the bath tub!
That's nice, so what.
They make a squeaky noise.
Again, so what.
They are not soft and cuddly.
They look sort of goofy.
Why in the world are we proliferating ducks??? ;-)
(Credit Photo: Rebecca)
Bath Time Ducks
Delicious Knafeh
You can get full face, nasal mask (2 versions), or nasal "pillows".
How does one choose? I guess your doctor knows.
Looks challenging to try and sleep with these, but I guess you may have to do what you have to do.
At least, there are therapeutic options these days, and hopefully many more in the future for all the illnesses out there! ;-)
(Credit Photo: Andy Blumenthal)
(Note: Not intended as medical advice in any way!)
Sleep Apnea and Respiratory Disorders