Singing competition @IsraelFest.
A little of Yom Ha'atzmuet and Eurovision combined.
(Source Videos: Andy Blumenthal)
Showing posts with label Celebration. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Celebration. Show all posts
May 19, 2019
@IsraelFest By Andy Blumenthal
Singing competition @IsraelFest.
A little of Yom Ha'atzmuet and Eurovision combined.
(Source Videos: Andy Blumenthal)
April 28, 2019
Rocking Mimouna @Magen David Synagogue
The Mimouna is the celebration at the end of Passover.
It is a custom from the Jews who lived in Morocco who celebrated hand-in-hand with their Arab neighbors in peace and harmony
This celebration of faith, friendship, and peace has now become standard in Jewish communities far and wide.
In the light of the anti-Semitic instances yesterday with the vilr caricature in the garbage New York Times and the Shooting at the Chabad synagogue in San Diego (exactly 6 months after the shooting at the Pittsburgh synagogue), I say:
Let us have faith in the one true G-d that he will redeem his loving people of all religions and utterly punish the haters and anti-Semites for the evil they are.
(Source Video and Photos: Andy Blumenthal)
April 19, 2019
Novel Passover Haggadah
March 22, 2019
Israel and The Golan Heights
Between 1948 and 1967, the Golan was used by Syria to indiscriminately shell and harass Israeli villages in the Galilee, including in April 1967 at which time Israel shot down six Syrian MIG fighter planes as a warning to Syria. Finally, after twenty years of these continuing attacks by Syria on Israel from the Golan, did Syria finally lose the Golan to Israel in the ensuing 1967 War. Contrary to those who say that recognizing Israel’s control of the Golan endorses the forceful taking of land from other countries, the monumental shift in American policy on Purim this week actually provides critical deterrence against war by recognizing the potential consequences to those like Syria that unjustly wage war and lose.
Thank you to President Trump for setting the record straight with respect to Israel's sovereignty over the Golan Heights and for supporting Israel's right to peace and security.
(Source Photo: Andy Blumenthal)
February 25, 2019
Sushi Night In
He took such painstaking care on the rice, the fillings, and rolling and serving them.
Even the multitude of dips to choose from.
It was an awesome treat.
Worth the wait after Shabbat and then some.
Thank you so much for inviting us. ;-)
(Source Photo: Rebecca Blumenthal)
January 21, 2019
December 6, 2018
An Alarm Clock - My Gag Gift
Yes, a Sharp Twin Bell Alarm Clock!
Of course, with each gag gift came a mini-speech by some of the managers as why they choose this gift for you.
So of course, I am consistently the first one in every morning and the person who opens up for everyone else--reliable, dependable, and hard-working Andy! :-)
Some of my other colleagues got a hula hoop, a toy toolkit, a mini teapot, a little school bus, coffee mugs with funny sayings, a rock and roll trophy, mini boxing gloves, stuffed pillows with smileys, and more.
Each came with its own unique story.
Pizza, beer, and bowling were part of the festivities.
It's nice when people appreciate each other and can have some fun.
Thanks for the holiday party and the alarm clock. ;-)
(Source Photo: Andy Blumenthal)
December 4, 2018
Celebrating Chanukah At Ulpan
Morah Degani had a special night planned for us tonight to celebrate Chanukah.
She called me up to light the candles for the 3rd night and recite the blessing.
Then she played Chanukah songs and we sang along to the Hebrew words on the screen.
We later read and talked about the story of Chanukah and all the meaning and significance of it for having freedom of religion/worship and to maintain our religion and not assimilate.
It was a beautiful way to learn and practice our Hebrew.
Happy 3rd night of Chanukah! ;-)
(Source Photo: Andy Blumenthal)
November 25, 2018
43-Year Old Bar Mitzvah
Today in a beautiful Chabad synagogue here in Florida, the Rabbi called to the Torah a bar mitzvah. But in this case, the bar mitzvah "boy" was a 43-year old man!
Read what happened and hope you enjoy! ;-)
(Source Photo: Andy Blumenthal)
November 22, 2018
What Did The Turkey Say To The Chicken?
September 30, 2018
Preparing Simchat Torah Dinner
It was great going to Magen David Synagogue today to help prepare for the big Simchat Torah Dinner tomorrow night.
Then all the prep.
The cleaning, slicing, dicing, mixing, laying it all out, and braising.
Then the cooking--stovetop, and oven.
And before you know, it comes out all done and ready for the scrumptious shul dinner to honor the Torahs.
I want to thank all the women and men that helped out today and many other times to prepare.
But especially, I want to call out Naomi Elimelech who coordinates everything and is the brains behind all the delicious and healthy food.
She and her husband, Itzik, who is also the President of the synagogue, are truly wonderful, caring, and giving people and a role model for all of us--and it's not just the cooking!
B'tayavon everyone and Chag Sameach! ;-)
(Source Photos: Andy Blumenthal)
April 21, 2018
Happy 70th Birthday to Israel
Prayers, blessings, song, waving flags, and a lovely Kiddish feast following services.
Immediately after the genocidal Holocaust that exterminated six million Jews - 1 out of every 3 in the entire world - the modern State of Israel was founded in 1948.
With thriving cities, arts and culture, flourishing farming, science and innovation, Holy religious sites, a rich history everywhere, and a formidable military.
There is so much to be proud of and to thank G-d for.
Oh G-d, we praise you in that you have returned your children to Zion as you promised from Biblical times and breathed fresh life into their dry bones.
Only you can revive an entire people and a land.
Only you can create a blooming Garden of Eden from barren desert.
Only you can make a strong and just a nation from one that once was carted away of crowded train cars to the death camps and crematoria
Throughout 2,000 years of exile, we remembered your promise and we prayed for redemption, and you showered your gracious mercy on us and brought us back on wings of eagles.
For 70 years now, nations have risen up against Israel to try to destroy it, but only you have saved it through the brave arms of the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF).
Praise to G-d Almighty. Praise be to G-d in Heaven and on Earth. Praise be the creator and sustainer.
We honor you through keeping your Holy Torah commandments and remembering that you Hashem, are our G-d and you are One.
It is our job to live a life of integrity, to do good whatever we do and wherever we go, as your children and as a light along with America unto the other nations.
As we sang in the Holocaust, "I believe with a full faith in the coming of the Messiah, and thou he tarries, I will never-the-less wait."
The waiting was over 70-years ago, and we are living in the age of redemption.
Miracles abound and the world progresses scientifically and technologically and with a spirit of doing good and justice.
The nation of Israel lives!
(Source Photo: Andy Blumenthal)
April 8, 2018
Haleli @Mimouna with Magen David Synagogue
Praise be our G-d, the Master of the Universe.
May he bless us with an abundance of good for the New Year after the Passover commemoration of our exodus from slavery to His redemption and the Holy Land of Israel.
Blessings, Peace, Health, Prosperity, and Joy!
What a lovely event with the community of Magen David Synagogue in Maryland.
My heart is uplifted by the song, dance, friendship, and faith in the Almighty. ;-)
(Source Video: Andy Blumenthal)
March 18, 2018
March 1, 2018
Alien Orange Vacuum Cleaner
These big orange overhangs from the lamp poles look almost like big vacuum hoses that are ready and going to suck people literally off the streets.
Can't you just see the people in mid-air suction, arms and legs flailing all around, yelling "Hey, what's going on around here!"?
Hopefully, they don't end up on an alien spaceship somewhere with some weird creatures wanting to explore about us or even use us for food!
Okay, this is what I call Purim spiel--fun for the holiday celebration today.
Seriously though, those orange things are great. ;-)
(Source Photo: Andy Blumenthal)
February 28, 2018
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