Plant of Unknown Origin

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Plant of Unknown Origin

Flower Throne

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Flower Throne

Duck Decor

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Duck Decor

Boy Smells Odor

Body odor is what you want your scented candle to smell like?  ;-)

(Credit Photo: Andy Blumenthal)

Boy Smells Odor

New Elevator Parts

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New Elevator Parts

Some Shabbos Chuckles

Please see my new article in The Times of Israel called "Some Shabbos Chuckles."

People never fail to amaze me in both their potential as well as in their idiosyncrasies. But the last number of weeks have really brought home that while we Jews share many commonalities, there are also quite a few quirky differences, and many of these are worth sharing.

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Some Shabbos Chuckles

Cute Little Ugly Snake

(Credit Photo: Rebecca O.)
 

Cute Little Ugly Snake

Bears and Turtle

 
Hello.  How are you?  ;-)

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Bears and Turtle

Soccer Balls

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Soccer Balls

Measuring The Old Way

You think Home Depot can come up with something a little more sophisticated than this?

(Credit Photo: Andy Blumenthal)

Measuring The Old Way

Sunday Bunny

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Sunday Bunny

Pool Lane Lines

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Pool Lane Lines

Israel's 3 Stages of Attack

 

Please see my new article in The Times of Israel called "Israel's 3 Stages of Attack."

Iran has long sought nuclear weapons to destroy Israel. Of course, if the Ayatollah doesn’t change course towards peace, it only makes sense as a strategy for Israel to not only preemptively attack but also incrementally dismantle Iran and its terrorist weapons buildup in three distinct stages.

As we are maneuvering closer to the finish line with Iran, we must maintain our ultimate faith in the “Rock of Israel,” as well as continue to be dedicated to defending our people, land, and religion.

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Israel's 3 Stages of Attack

Treasure Chest

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Treasure Chest

Dog in Red Wagon

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Dog in Red Wagon

Elevated Subway NYC

(Credit Photo: Minna Blumenthal)

Elevated Subway NYC

Swimming By Nordstrom

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Swimming By Nordstrom

Water or Reeses?

 

His shirt (on the shoulder) says:

Water is life.

But the checkout counter clearly communicates that:

Life is Reeses!  ;-)

(Credit Photo: Andy Blumenthal)

Water or Reeses?

Israel's Mysterious 7 Watershed Moments

Please see my new article in The Times of Israel called "Israel's Mysterious 7 Watershed Moments."

G-d works in mysterious ways, but occasionally He reveals Himself to us to impart His holiness and perfection to the world.

As we know, seven represents the miraculous days of G-d's creation of the heavens and earth and his rest on the holy seventh day of Shabbat. Additionally, in Kabbalah, seven represents the number of lower sephirot, which are the divine manifestations or emanations of G-d present in this world.

We shall see that many of Israel's watershed moments have happened over many decades in years ending in the number seven (7).

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Israel's Mysterious 7 Watershed Moments

Grilling: Low to High End

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Grilling: Low to High End

Great Job 5th Graders!

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Great Job 5th Graders!

Kick A** Boots!

The last pair! 

In hot pink, what a find!

Ha ha, no not for me. ;-)

Kick A** Boots!

Jewelry Makes Me Feel So Hot

(Credit Photo: Andy Blumenthal)

Jewelry Makes Me Feel So Hot

Dumpster Dirt

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Dumpster Dirt

Shampoo, Conditioner, and Bubble Bath

Cute packaging!  ;-)

(Credit Photo: Andy Blumenthal)

Shampoo, Conditioner, and Bubble Bath

In Honor of Israel: Put on Tefillin Today!

Nice job Chabad! 

(Credit Photo: Andy Blumenthal)

In Honor of Israel: Put on Tefillin Today!

Lets Save Israel Now

 

Please see my new article in The Times of Israel called "Lets Save Israel Now."

After 17 weeks of virulent protests and plenty of animosity, one has to question whether the hateful politics surrounding judicial reform are bringing us ever closer to a dangerous breaking point. Certainly, all this heart-wrenching conflict of Jew against Jew is leading us down a terrible road of divisiveness, hate, and hurt for our people, country, and future. It is high time to change course and instead work together to solve our problems, mend differences, and unite in our faith as the proud children of the Maccabees against our common enemies.

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Lets Save Israel Now

Thingamajig ~ Whatchamacallit

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Thingamajig ~ Whatchamacallit

Muddy Parking

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Muddy Parking

Happy Israel Independence 75 Years!

(Credit Photo: Andy Blumenthal)

Happy Israel Independence 75 Years!

Play Tunnel

(Credit Photo: Andy Blumenthal)

Play Tunnel

Food and Drink Is On The Way

(Credit Photo: Andy Blumenthal)

Food and Drink Is On The Way

Out with the Baby; In with the Fries!

At least this guy knows what's really important! ;-)

(Credit Photo: Andy Blumenthal)

Out with the Baby; In with the Fries!

Jealous Over Nothing

Please see my new article in The Times of Israel called "Jealous Over Nothing."

Whether it’s stocks, mansions, lottery tickets, bitcoins, or other worldly objects that we put our hopes and dreams into, at the end of the day, the reality is that they are all nothing compared to what is really important and meaningful:

• The precious time we have with our loved ones
• Selflessly caring for and giving to others
• Living faithful, holy lives in the eyes of the Almighty

These are the things that money can never buy, and they give true inner happiness that outer material trappings can never even aspire to.

(Source Photo: https://pixabay.com/illustrations/room-money-dollar-wealth-success-1288438/) 

Jealous Over Nothing

Pineapple USA

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Pineapple USA

Matching Shoes and Pants

(Credit Photo: Dannielle Blumenthal)

Matching Shoes and Pants

What Are We Looking For Today?

(Credit Photo: Andy Blumenthal)

What Are We Looking For Today?

Skateboard Designs

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Skateboard Designs

Colorful and Stylish Bag

 (Credit Photo: Andy Blumenthal)

Colorful and Stylish Bag

Dragon (Ball Z)

(Credit Photo: Andy Blumenthal)

Dragon (Ball Z)

Kosher in Body and Soul

Please see my new article in The Times of Israel called "Kosher in Body and Soul."

The essence of keeping kosher is not that we just keep the dietary kosher laws and eat only that which G-d commanded is permissible to us, but more so that we feed our spiritual soul with G-d’s manifestation to us and ultimately that we live kosher lives through His wisdom and the performance of good deeds.

(Credit Photo: Andy Blumenthal)

Kosher in Body and Soul

Philip The Lush

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Philip The Lush

Start To Finish

 

Hop Scotch.

It never gets old. ;-)

(Credit Photo: Minna Blumenthal)

Start To Finish

Chinese Horse

(Credit Photo: Andy Blumenthal)

Chinese Horse

Ceiling Sun Tile

Not bad for a dropped ceiling in the doctor's office.  ;-)

(Credit Photo: Andy Blumenthal)

Ceiling Sun Tile

Bag That Actually Says "What's Inside"

(Credit Photo: Andy Blumenthal)
 

Bag That Actually Says "What's Inside"

Wild Wallpaper

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Wild Wallpaper

Lessons From Chabad in Humility This Passover

Please see my new article in The Times of Israel called "Lessons From Chabad in Humility This Passover."

If we can remove the arrogance from our homes and hearts, then we can be better people: humble, selfless, giving, and standing side by side rather than sitting high and mighty, which only G-d Almighty deserves.

(Credit Photo: Andy Blumenthal)

Lessons From Chabad in Humility This Passover

Happy Bench

Colorful happy bench in Bethesda.

(Credit Photo: Andy Blumenthal)

 

Happy Bench

When Do You Honk

 

That's a telling bumper sticker for someone.  ;-)

(Credit Photo: Andy Blumenthal)

When Do You Honk