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Showing posts with label Blessings. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Blessings. Show all posts
April 9, 2025
January 9, 2025
A Day Is Coming: One G-d, One World
Please see my new article in The Times of Israel called "A Day Is Coming: One G-d, One World."A day is coming, a day of profound revelation, when the L-rd, blessed be He, will reveal His divine presence to all of creation. Every nation on Earth will recognize the L-rd as the one true God, His holiness and unity absolute and undeniable.
In joyful service, we will stand before the holiness, the timelessness, and the infinite magnificence of the Almighty, blessed be He. In that radiant presence, all things will find their ultimate meaning and perfect harmony. We will stand as the blessed children of the Most High God, forever in His divine embrace.
(AI generated image via Gemini)

In joyful service, we will stand before the holiness, the timelessness, and the infinite magnificence of the Almighty, blessed be He. In that radiant presence, all things will find their ultimate meaning and perfect harmony. We will stand as the blessed children of the Most High God, forever in His divine embrace.
(AI generated image via Gemini)
A Day Is Coming: One G-d, One World
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June 4, 2023
The Best of People
Please see my new article in The Times of Israel called "The Best of People."
When we finally got back to the hotel and my wife was feeling better, I told her how amazed I was with the goodness of these complete strangers that we encountered. I saw people who expressed concern and care for someone they didn't know and for whom they wanted nothing in return.I believe that this is ultimately what life is all about: it's not about the money, the honor, or what we get out of a situation; rather, it's about doing good in the world and savoring G-d's blessing over anything that is material or narcissistic.
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The Best of People
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August 10, 2022
Sunflower Day
These beautiful flowers and life itself is smiling upon us. ;-)

(Credit Photo: Andy Blumenthal)
Sunflower Day
July 10, 2022
Sprinkling of Jewish Wit and Wisdom
Please see my new article in The Times of Israel called "Sprinkling of Jewish Wit and Wisdom."
(Credit Photo: Andy Blumenthal)
Sprinkling of Jewish Wit and Wisdom
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June 5, 2022
Great Gesundheit Tissues
Great Gesundheit Tissues.
German for good health,
Take a tissue and wish a gensundheit to your neighbor! ;-)
(Credit Photo: Andy Blumenthal)
Great Gesundheit Tissues
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September 6, 2021
On a Wink and a Prayer
Thought this mug was perfect for Rosh Hashanah.

Made me think of:
On a wink and prayer!
Wink instead of wing.
A time for divine forgiveness and help.
G-d should have mercy. ;-)
(Credit Photo: Andy Blumenthal)
On a Wink and a Prayer
August 1, 2021
Peace In The Home, Always
Please see my new article in The Times of Israel called, "Peace In The Home, Always."
(Source Photo: Pixabay)

If the husband and wife—with Hashem’s help as the third partner—create a peaceful, loving, caring, and harmonious home then they can have the likes of Shabbat all week long.I realized why we say the blessing for the food before we eat and bless G-d for the land after we eat: before we eat, we don’t know how it will taste or whether it will sit well with us in our stomachs, but we imagine when we are hungry that all the good-looking food and drink will be great and so we bless G-d based on the perception of the coming food. However, after we eat, we make the blessing for the source of the food (the land, the food chain, and over wives for preparing it) for the sake of Shalom Bayit, because whether the meal was so good or not so good, we say thanks to Hashem and to our wives, because that contributes to Shabbat and peace in the home, always!
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Peace In The Home, Always
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January 28, 2021
Missing My Dear Mom
I had the Yartzeit (memorial anniversary) for my mom this last week.

Can't believe it's been 7 years already!
Came across this picture where I'm sneaking up behind her at the veggie restaurant.
My mom was always so full of life!
And while she went regularly to work, she also made sure to took care of us and the home.
Whatever time I found myself coming home from school or work, there was a wonderful home-cooked meal waiting for me, and the salad always came first!
After I met my wife, Dossy, my mom and dad welcomed her to the family with open arms and hearts, and then together with our own children (their grandchildren), we were one (extended) family.
Mom, hope you and Dad are doing well and G-d bless you both in Heaven! ;-)
(Credit Photo: Dossy Blumenthal)
Missing My Dear Mom
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January 22, 2021
Let Go of the Ego and Follow G-d
Please see my new article in The Times of Israel called, "Let Go of the Ego and Follow G-d."As we know, Pharaoh refused to let the Jews go from Egypt, whether because G-d hardened his heart for some of the plagues or he just couldn’t bear to see his Jewish slaves free through the final knock-out rounds. Through ten plagues that destroyed Egypt and much of their people, including their first born males in the tenth plague, Pharaoh is intransigent and suffers the terrible consequences....Aside from Pharaoh, perhaps the second most stubborn individual in the Torah is Bilam, who was asked by Balak, the king of Moav, to curse the Jews....even though each and every time, G-d instead blessed them.
In both cases, it is clear that no individual, whether a king or a prophet, can go against that which G-d has decreed!
The lesson is clear: it is best to try to see what direction G-d is leading us forward in and to follow Him all the way, not only because that is the path of least resistance, but because that is what we are meant to do and where we are meant to go in our lives.
The lesson is clear: it is best to try to see what direction G-d is leading us forward in and to follow Him all the way, not only because that is the path of least resistance, but because that is what we are meant to do and where we are meant to go in our lives.
(Credit Photo: Minna Meles)
Let Go of the Ego and Follow G-d
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November 20, 2020
Modeh Ani - Thank you G-d
Beautiful song after the prayer, Modeh Ani that Jews say every morning immediately when we wake up.
I give thanks to You, living and eternal King for you have restored my soul within me with mercy; Your faithfulness is great.
Thank you G-d for everything you do for us.
Your mercy endures forever!
As Sholom Aleichem say: we should not know the taste of hunger. ;-)
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Modeh Ani - Thank you G-d
October 9, 2020
Sunflowers For Shabbat Shalom
Love these beautiful sunflowers.

Perfect for enhancing the Shabbat and holidays!
The sunflowers provide warmth and happiness for the honor of these special and spiritual days!
May Hashem in His abundant mercy grant us a full healing and peace to welcome the Shabbat and to celebrate this weekend a joyous Shmini Atzeret and Simchat Torah.
Shabbat Shalom and Chag Sameach! ;-)
(Credit Photo: Andy Blumenthal)
Sunflowers For Shabbat Shalom
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October 2, 2020
Sukkot: A Time of Divine Protection
Please see my new article in The Times of Israel called, "Sukkot: A Time of Divine Protection."

Sukkot is the Jewish Festival of Shelter and of Ingathering.
In these challenging times of coronavirus and before this eventful election, more than usual, we need G-d’s blessings to shelter and protect us, and to bless both the United States of America and the State of Israel that they should be safe for all of us and that the “ingathering” be not only of the harvest, but of all the exiles from the four corners of the earth to G-d’s Promised Land for the final redemption.
(Credit Photo: Andy Blumenthal)
Sukkot: A Time of Divine Protection
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September 25, 2020
Shabbat Shalom Cute People!
I'm a precious gemstone slab.

And I got two BIG eyes!
I see you and you're all very cute people.
It's Friday, and I want to wish you all a Shabbat Shalom!
May you have a restful and peaceful Shabbat.
And as we head into Yom Kippur on Monday, may we all be sealed in the Book of Life for a great year ahead for 5781!
(Credit Photo: Andy Blumenthal)
Shabbat Shalom Cute People!
August 30, 2020
Every Little Thing
Please see my new article in The Times of Israel called, "Every Little Thing."
Our bodies, minds, and spirit can be strong, but without the ingredients we need to survive, we are all just dust and ashes. Before the High Holidays, when we ask Hashem to forgive us, and we try to make amends, and pray for a good New Year, now is a great time to appreciate every little thing!

Every little thing that Hashem provides for us is truly a big deal. It’s so easy to become complacent, arrogant, and overconfident in all that we have today. But if we just remember that without every little thing we have, we could be in some big, big trouble tomorrow.
Our bodies, minds, and spirit can be strong, but without the ingredients we need to survive, we are all just dust and ashes. Before the High Holidays, when we ask Hashem to forgive us, and we try to make amends, and pray for a good New Year, now is a great time to appreciate every little thing!
(Credit Photo: Andy Blumenthal)
Every Little Thing
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August 23, 2020
July 30, 2020
Peace To All Mankind!
It's a solemn day on the Jewish calendar when we commemorate so many terrible events that happened in our history.
We have to remember the lows, but also pray for G-d to bring us ever back to the highs.
Peace, health, prosperity, and happiness.
It all comes from the One Above!
May G-d have mercy on us and bestow only blessings for good times to come. ;-)
(Credit Photo: Andy Blumenthal)
Peace To All Mankind!
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June 5, 2020
We Have To Pray Just To Make It One Day
So as we have done for ages...
We pray.
We weep.
We bless.
We request.
We thank.
We only control what we say and do.
The rest is in G-d's merciful, blessed hands. ;-)
(Credit Photo: Andy Blumenthal)

We pray.
We weep.
We bless.
We request.
We thank.
We only control what we say and do.
The rest is in G-d's merciful, blessed hands. ;-)
(Credit Photo: Andy Blumenthal)
We Have To Pray Just To Make It One Day
May 1, 2020
Shabbat Shalom and Stay Healthy!
A time for rest and rejuvenation.
Each of us has to take care of and nourish our body, mind, and soul.
Wishing everyone a Shabbat Shalom!
Please stay safe and healthy. ;-)
(Credit Graphic: Andy Blumenthal)
Shabbat Shalom and Stay Healthy!
April 26, 2020
Count Your Blessings
Please see my new article in The Times of Israel called, "Count Your Blessings."
Certainly, we all face extreme difficulties or challenges at times in our lives, but things can always be so much worse, and there is still so much for us to be grateful for. Therefore, truly thank you G-d with a hundred blessings—and more—for every moment of every precious day. And we affirm that surely the L-rd who created us will continue to sustain us, and that ultimately all will be for the good.
(Credit Photo: Andy Blumenthal)

I just wanted to share a short reflection with everything going on in the world these days with coronavirus and the economic shutdown: I see people are scared and confused, under lockdown and feeling financial strain, and many are getting sick and dying. But I remember the words of my dear father who used to say: "Count Your Blessings!" And he was so right. There are so many things, literally every moment of every day, for us to be grateful for:
Certainly, we all face extreme difficulties or challenges at times in our lives, but things can always be so much worse, and there is still so much for us to be grateful for. Therefore, truly thank you G-d with a hundred blessings—and more—for every moment of every precious day. And we affirm that surely the L-rd who created us will continue to sustain us, and that ultimately all will be for the good.
(Credit Photo: Andy Blumenthal)
Count Your Blessings
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