When we didn't have to worry about viruses spread by eating live or wild animals or that "escape" from weapons laboratories.
It's good to be a little nostalgic.
Shabbat Shalom! ;-)
(Credit Graphic: Andy Blumenthal)
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Showing posts with label Shabbat. Show all posts
April 17, 2020
Shabbat Shalom From Elmo!
When we didn't have to worry about viruses spread by eating live or wild animals or that "escape" from weapons laboratories.
It's good to be a little nostalgic.
Shabbat Shalom! ;-)
(Credit Graphic: Andy Blumenthal)
April 3, 2020
Those Were Different Days
When the stores still had stuff on the shelves.
And you could go in without waiting outside for half an hour for social distancing.
With everyone wearing protective masks and obsessively washing their hands, so please G-d not to get sick.
Then we were happy!
Now we are all just scared.
Even if some people are pretending they aren't.
It's more what we still don't know then what we do.
And how things can unravel so quickly.
Makes us all appreciate what we had, and hopefully what we'll have again.
Shabbat Shalom! ;-)
( Credit Photo: Andy Blumenthal)
March 14, 2020
Coronavirus Cancels Synagogue
While I understand the rationale to close the synagogues, not to congregate with others and expose ourselves or spread the Coronavirus, I can’t help thinking and believing that what we need now, more than ever, is prayer to Hashem and the mitzvah of Torah study that the synagogue provides to us. Indeed, only in the hands of G-d is the ultimate power of health or illness, and life or death...To me, this Shabbat was not a full Shabbat, because there was no synagogue, no Rabbi’s sermon, no community to talk and share with. I feel robbed of my religion today. I want to be able to go to synagogue and have a real Shabbat. How many other Shabbatot will we have to continue to go through without being able to pray in a minyan, hear the Torah reading, listen to the Rabbi’s speech, and see our community friends?
Many say and I firmly believe that we are on the doorstep of Mashiach and that he is even here among us waiting for the right moment to reveal himself. We’ve survived so much and finally have returned as a people to our homeland of Israel. Now we must survive the final birthing pains of Mashiach and then we will be able to go not only to our synagogues once again, but also to the Temple in Jerusalem to pray and learn at G-d’s very footstep in this earthly world.
(Credit Photo: Andy Blumenthal)
February 15, 2020
Israel 2020: Day 6
It was sunny and warm out.
Lots of people exercising, running, and enjoying the outdoors.
The blue Mediterranean Sea, the white sand, and breeze in the air was lovely.
Even a funny statue of former Prime Minister Ben-Gurion doing a headstand as he used to do in his fitness routine.
Shabbat is a good time to stop and take that much needed walk on the beach. ;-)
(Credit Photo: Andy Blumenthal)
February 7, 2020
A Cool Shabbat Shalom!
Congratulations on another week of hard work and accomplishment.
Now it's time for a day of spirituality, mindfulness, thanksgiving, and much needed rest and relaxation.
Heal and rejuvenate your body, mind, and soul.
A time for Hashem, self, family, and community.
Shabbat is a true gift from G-d. ;-)
(Credit Graphic: Andy Blumenthal)
January 10, 2020
3D Printed Octopus: "Shabbat Shalom"
December 27, 2019
December 13, 2019
November 15, 2019
Pelican Shabbos
October 4, 2019
Celebrating With Security
Take a look around you at the new security measures and people risking their lives for yours and your family. Take a moment to thank them. But also, recognize that the security isn't there just for show, it's there because the hatred and threats have tangibly increased along with the ever present means to carry them out. It is critical that we continue our vigilance and the strengthening of our security measures, because those that hate us for who we are and for our faith are not going away, and unfortunately, they may even continue to grow in numbers and resolve. However, none of us should live in fear and be forced to stay away from our religious institutions, our Torah study, and prayer, but rather to the contrary, we need to stand up strongly--in defiance and in faith!
While I don't know what specific security measures we will see next Rosh Hashanah, I can say with almost absolute certainty that it will be more and not less and that you should definitely be taking notice.
(Image by Robert-Owen-Wahl from Pixabay)
July 19, 2019
July 5, 2019
Shabbat Shalom Baby!
April 7, 2019
Bar Mitzvah Speech Page 3
I wondered to myself how come this bar mitzvah boy didn’t end his speech with the traditional thank you to: my loving mother and father, my dear grandparents, my annoying brothers and sisters, and all my terrific uncle and aunts who came from Israel, Europe, and Canada to be with me here on this special day? There was none of that, and I was puzzled — how can he not thank everyone who made this day possible?This was a true lesson about always being prepared and resilient, because that is what true empowerment is all about.
(Source Photo: Andy Blumenthal)
February 23, 2019
Fire Alarm, Now What?
Friday night–the start of the Shabbat–oh, thank G-d we made it (and TGIF). Usually such a wonderful time to catch up on some extra sleep from the whole week of work. But last night it’s different…the fire alarm suddenly comes alive and the voice over the loud speaker tells everyone to exit the building immediately. It is 1:00 AM in the morning.
Carrying a head cold, medicated, and sleepless, this is what happened to me. ;-)
(Source Photo: Andy Blumenthal)
February 15, 2019
Shabbat Shalom!
January 1, 2019
Miracles of Charity and Faith
What better way to welcome in the New Year of 2019 then with some inspirational true stories about amazing people and their faith in G-d and doing what's right. Recently, I saw firsthand from some special people, the miracles that happen when one is charitable and sticks to ones beliefs.
As my father always taught me about G-d and doing what's right: "Stick to your convictions!" ;-)
(Source Photo of this amazing Tzedakah (charity) box in Israel: Minna Blumenthal)
November 22, 2018
What Did The Turkey Say To The Chicken?
October 27, 2018
Shooting at The Tree of Life
No, this is certainly not the Tree of Life in the Garden of Eden--this murderous scene was certainly no Eden! On this Shabbat there is not life in that holy house of worship, but another familiar Jewish massacre from a gunman screaming, "All the Jews need to die!"Let us be strong together and hope for the full redemption when peace and brotherhood will soon prevail. ;-)
(Source Photo: Andy Blumenthal)
October 20, 2018
Shabbat Shalom and Good Luck On The Jackpot
So the Mega Millions jackpot is up to an astonishing $1.6B! This is the largest lottery in U.S. history. Instantly you become one of the richest people in the world. At the kiddush after shul today, it didn't take long for the conversation to hit on the upcoming lottery drawing.Read about it--it was funny! ;-)
(Source Graphic: Andy Blumenthal)
August 31, 2018
Bugsy says Shabbat Shalom!
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