Look who made it into the ULY Chinese Auction Booklet...the above quote is his!
http://www.yttl.org/auction/itemdetail.cfm?ProductID=184
Click it to enlarge!
Sunday, December 31, 2006
Thursday, December 28, 2006
The visitng Grandpa
Hello everybody. I have not sighned on to the blog in a really long time ( shame on me). Things have really been hectic here. my pops came to visit us, although I think he really came exclusively for his favorite grandson Getzy. we really had a great time Getzy was on seventh heaven when his Zeidy came to pick him up from school. All the grownups went out to dinner on Monday night. we were well entertained by hindy who seemed to be a bit overtired. other then that Baby Hindy is just getting over her Bronchitis and we are just recuperating from all the Chanuka partying. Hope you all have a wonderful Shabbat. So long. Rochel Leah
P.S. here is an uploaded picture of Baby Hindy
Wednesday, December 27, 2006
Chanukah Wars
Click On Me After you read the Article.
From 'The Jewish Week'.....
Jeremy Dauber, a young professor of Yiddish at Columbia University, received a somewhat unusual e-mail request one day last week from a writer at “The Daily Show,” Jon Stewart’s popular Comedy Central “news” program.The question: what’s a Yiddish phrase one would use to wish a friend a Happy Chanukah, preferably a long and complicated set of words?Dauber responded with “a lichtegeh and freilichin Chanukah,” meaning “a bright and joyous Chanukah.”The writer thanked him and suggested Dauber watch the end of the program that night, when Stewart segues into “The Colbert Report” by chatting briefly with host Stephen Colbert.Sure enough, on the program a stern-faced Colbert said he wanted to address “the Chanukah wars,” spoofing “the Christmas wars” waged by conservative TV personalities who insist that political correctness is preventing people from wishing each other a Merry Christmas in public during this holiday season.Colbert said he wanted to acknowledge the war led by Judah Maccabee against Antiochus in 160 BCE. “That’s what Chanukah means to me,” he said, adding: “And when I hear Wal-Mart greeters wishing me a Happy Holiday instead of a lichtegeh and freilichin Chanukah, it makes me so angry.”As he and Stewart burst into laughter, along with the audience, Colbert repeated the Yiddish phrase for good measure, noting: “Is that so hard?”Said Stewart: “It puts a smile on my pupik.”And no doubt on Dauber’s as well, always happy to spread the message that Yiddish is alive and well.
From 'The Jewish Week'.....
Jeremy Dauber, a young professor of Yiddish at Columbia University, received a somewhat unusual e-mail request one day last week from a writer at “The Daily Show,” Jon Stewart’s popular Comedy Central “news” program.The question: what’s a Yiddish phrase one would use to wish a friend a Happy Chanukah, preferably a long and complicated set of words?Dauber responded with “a lichtegeh and freilichin Chanukah,” meaning “a bright and joyous Chanukah.”The writer thanked him and suggested Dauber watch the end of the program that night, when Stewart segues into “The Colbert Report” by chatting briefly with host Stephen Colbert.Sure enough, on the program a stern-faced Colbert said he wanted to address “the Chanukah wars,” spoofing “the Christmas wars” waged by conservative TV personalities who insist that political correctness is preventing people from wishing each other a Merry Christmas in public during this holiday season.Colbert said he wanted to acknowledge the war led by Judah Maccabee against Antiochus in 160 BCE. “That’s what Chanukah means to me,” he said, adding: “And when I hear Wal-Mart greeters wishing me a Happy Holiday instead of a lichtegeh and freilichin Chanukah, it makes me so angry.”As he and Stewart burst into laughter, along with the audience, Colbert repeated the Yiddish phrase for good measure, noting: “Is that so hard?”Said Stewart: “It puts a smile on my pupik.”And no doubt on Dauber’s as well, always happy to spread the message that Yiddish is alive and well.
Monday, December 25, 2006
Merry ChristmaKwanzaaKah to all!
Hey Everyone!
How were the the Holidays? I will share my holiday experience: My first half of Chanukkah I was in school half day then enjoying all the family gatherings at 5500 in Boro Park then Teusday night the 5th nite of the Holiday I went to the Colel Chabad dinner I had a great time, I even brought along two of my "supporters" , my two frinds from school! ;-) I then took a ride with them back to their house in Monsey cause we were gonna go on our Hanukkah Vacation Trip which broght us to Postville ,Iowa after 18+ grueling hours of driving we even lirt the Menorah on the way in the car! they were afraid to light in the rest area cause its suspicious terrorist activity we arrived at "home" at 4:00 am so I put them up in Rubashkins Kretchmeh the next day we had Breakfast in the "Postville Castle" HmmmmmHmmm the food was delicious
My Mother asked the boys do you want Meat or Dairy for supper? what an odd question in Iowa we then went to watch the kosher slaughter process
Supper is Served: 12 oz. Club Steak ;-)
Friday: It was really cool we went skeet shooting we used the shotgun that we transported from Monsey
Federal Gun Law click here
Dot Dot Dot
Thank You
Mom and Dad for hosting us in Postville I know it was NOT a real simple Job. The stay was gr8 I'm even considering coming back *Chuckles*
Ta,
your aidel son
Moish
How were the the Holidays? I will share my holiday experience: My first half of Chanukkah I was in school half day then enjoying all the family gatherings at 5500 in Boro Park then Teusday night the 5th nite of the Holiday I went to the Colel Chabad dinner I had a great time, I even brought along two of my "supporters" , my two frinds from school! ;-) I then took a ride with them back to their house in Monsey cause we were gonna go on our Hanukkah Vacation Trip which broght us to Postville ,Iowa after 18+ grueling hours of driving we even lirt the Menorah on the way in the car! they were afraid to light in the rest area cause its suspicious terrorist activity we arrived at "home" at 4:00 am so I put them up in Rubashkins Kretchmeh the next day we had Breakfast in the "Postville Castle" HmmmmmHmmm the food was delicious
My Mother asked the boys do you want Meat or Dairy for supper? what an odd question in Iowa we then went to watch the kosher slaughter process
Supper is Served: 12 oz. Club Steak ;-)
Friday: It was really cool we went skeet shooting we used the shotgun that we transported from Monsey
Federal Gun Law click here
Dot Dot Dot
Thank You
Mom and Dad for hosting us in Postville I know it was NOT a real simple Job. The stay was gr8 I'm even considering coming back *Chuckles*
Ta,
your aidel son
Moish
Memories...
I met Rebbetzin Jungreis over the weekend. I told het that as a kid I remember her coming to South Africa. She replied, yes, Archie Peck used to enjoy bringing her out. Huh? He must have had a crush on her - for I don't recall him sharing similar Torah values to the Rebbetzin. She also remembered Zeide fondly. BTW, for those of you hitting middle age and beyond, she uses a great Plastic Surgeon. Details available upon request.
If a tree falls in the forest...
(SKF writing on Esti's page)
If Levi Yitzchok Gourarie (Sydney) visits Ottawa but doesn't see Parliament or any of the other world-class attractions for which the Nation's Capital (Canada) is famous...does it count as a true visit?
We think not! And therefore insist that he make a (many) return visit in the near future!
Yes, in addition to welcoming her son home for Zois Chanuka, Esti Gourarie (Ottawa)had the singular zechus of entertaining and hosting her nephew - who she had not seen for almost eleven years!
The trip was a huge success. Levi managed to catch up on some sleep - too bad it was while SKF was sharing a Torah thought at the Shabbos table; kept his Chitas schedule - in between rounds of Monopoly - wherein he demonstrated his keen Gourarie business skill...NOT - must come from the Zwiebel gene pool, because he consistently was bankrupt by the end of the game.
At least he could enjoy the wonderful winter sports in Ottawa...Alas, again NOT. For the first time in recorded history, Ottawa did not enjoy a White chogo. It is unseasonably warm and Levikel, the ever ready boy scout (their motto is "be prepared") was even prepared with galoshen...which stood quietly in the corner throughout the trip. In fact, they are still there because in his puzzling rush to escape the tranquility of our Beis Chabad, he left them behind...Just one more thing for me to shlep to Toronto next week.
On the other hand...he ate all his vegetables (okay, we are counting ketchup as a vegetable as well as latkes), went to mikveh each morning and learned two bonus Sichos with his cousin, just because!
A beautiful, gentle and cheinifdike bochur regarding whom his parents are justifiably proud. We are grateful to him for visiting and making our Chanuka even brighter than it already was.
The only one who was not especially enthusiastic about his visit, was Rabbi Bulka. For some reason he has developed a certain wariness about family members and when he heard that Moishele's cousin was coming, memories of Hirshel flashed before his eyes and he cowered in the corner, fearing another encounter with a "Keser zealot"... You will have to ask Hirshel for details.
Anyways, it is time to tidy up and do some work. A good day to all...please offer your feedback...positive reinforcement always prompts more posts.
SKF
If Levi Yitzchok Gourarie (Sydney) visits Ottawa but doesn't see Parliament or any of the other world-class attractions for which the Nation's Capital (Canada) is famous...does it count as a true visit?
We think not! And therefore insist that he make a (many) return visit in the near future!
Yes, in addition to welcoming her son home for Zois Chanuka, Esti Gourarie (Ottawa)had the singular zechus of entertaining and hosting her nephew - who she had not seen for almost eleven years!
The trip was a huge success. Levi managed to catch up on some sleep - too bad it was while SKF was sharing a Torah thought at the Shabbos table; kept his Chitas schedule - in between rounds of Monopoly - wherein he demonstrated his keen Gourarie business skill...NOT - must come from the Zwiebel gene pool, because he consistently was bankrupt by the end of the game.
At least he could enjoy the wonderful winter sports in Ottawa...Alas, again NOT. For the first time in recorded history, Ottawa did not enjoy a White chogo. It is unseasonably warm and Levikel, the ever ready boy scout (their motto is "be prepared") was even prepared with galoshen...which stood quietly in the corner throughout the trip. In fact, they are still there because in his puzzling rush to escape the tranquility of our Beis Chabad, he left them behind...Just one more thing for me to shlep to Toronto next week.
On the other hand...he ate all his vegetables (okay, we are counting ketchup as a vegetable as well as latkes), went to mikveh each morning and learned two bonus Sichos with his cousin, just because!
A beautiful, gentle and cheinifdike bochur regarding whom his parents are justifiably proud. We are grateful to him for visiting and making our Chanuka even brighter than it already was.
The only one who was not especially enthusiastic about his visit, was Rabbi Bulka. For some reason he has developed a certain wariness about family members and when he heard that Moishele's cousin was coming, memories of Hirshel flashed before his eyes and he cowered in the corner, fearing another encounter with a "Keser zealot"... You will have to ask Hirshel for details.
Anyways, it is time to tidy up and do some work. A good day to all...please offer your feedback...positive reinforcement always prompts more posts.
SKF
Sunday, December 24, 2006
A classic....I think
It was an unusually difficult bathtime process , with an unwilling Yehudah. When I finally took him out, he was really angry and shouted " I NEVER WANNA SEE YOU AGAIN FOR THE REST OF MY LIFE!!!". Calmly (proud to say), I answered " Why don't we start with tonight? After we get into pajamas, don't call me or come to me, OK?" Still yelling, Yehudah answers,"FINE, BUT I WANNA START AFTER MY BEDTIME STORY!!!"
Friday, December 22, 2006
Michoeli's Weekly E-mail
Competing with Yourself
A look at the meaning of success.
One of the most significant sources of stress is ‘approval seeking behaviour’. Some of us invest an amazing amount of time and effort impressing others, gaining their approval and avoiding their criticism. How many times a day do we think about what others will think or say about us? The result of this type of behaviour is a life of pressure, where instead of doing good for its own sake, we strive to impress, compete and outdo others building a reputation as good, effective and successful human beings.
It is natural to want to be complimented and to dislike criticism. Ambition, stemming from a healthy level of competition can also be constructive and beneficial. However, when people become dependant on - and almost addicted to - the approval of others, then it is unhealthy and destructive.
Perhaps the source of this unhealthy dependency is the definition of success in our modern society. In today’s world, success is defined by two very external factors. The first is outcome as opposed to effort. If you have invested tremendous effort but not achieved a visible, measurable dramatic outcome you are deemed a failure not a success. The second is progress relative to others. Sadly, achievement is only properly recognised when it is better than someone else’s.
In the last two weeks students around Australia concluded their school year. This week the results for the HSC (High School Certificate) were released. At various prize giving functions, students were awarded for coming top in their subject. At Parliament house students who topped the state in various subjects were honoured in a grand ceremony.
The achievement of these students is certainly amazing and deserving of recognition. But I am always bothered by the absurdity of this system. We send our youth a message that their success is defined by the achievement of others, and not by their intrinsic effort and commitment. In one year of High School the student who scores 93% is awarded for coming top. But in the next year the student who scored 95% is not recognised because someone else scored 97%. Some schools have introduced awards for the “most improved”. But again the message is a distorted one - you cannot be acknowledged for improving unless you improved more than others.
The Jewish definition of success is very different. Firstly, it is not defined by any outcome but rather by effort, hard work and internal improvement and progress. Our tradition states clearly that reward for Torah study is not for those who cover the most material, but rather for those who apply themselves with sweat and toil. Secondly, it is not measured or defined in relation to the success of others. Success is not a competition with others but with oneself. In the Torah context true success is to beat your comfort level – to do a little more than you are used to. True success is about growth relative to yourself- to do better today than yesterday and to improve next week more than this week.
It is possible that the student who scored 85% did so with great effort and hard work. This student might be far more successful than the student who scored 97% primarily because of a G-d given talent. I am not suggesting that we should not strive for excellence and that great results should not be recognized. I am suggesting, however, that we create a culture where people learn to compete with themselves rather than with everyone else, and we find a way of recognizing the true achievers.
So to all those students who worked really hard this year, extending yourself and doing even a littler better than last year: Even though you might not have made it to the top and weren’t called to the stage at prize giving, you are the real heroes of success. Keep it up and Mazel Tov!
Wishing you a Good Shabbos
Rabbi Michoel Gourarie
Bina - Sydney
A look at the meaning of success.
One of the most significant sources of stress is ‘approval seeking behaviour’. Some of us invest an amazing amount of time and effort impressing others, gaining their approval and avoiding their criticism. How many times a day do we think about what others will think or say about us? The result of this type of behaviour is a life of pressure, where instead of doing good for its own sake, we strive to impress, compete and outdo others building a reputation as good, effective and successful human beings.
It is natural to want to be complimented and to dislike criticism. Ambition, stemming from a healthy level of competition can also be constructive and beneficial. However, when people become dependant on - and almost addicted to - the approval of others, then it is unhealthy and destructive.
Perhaps the source of this unhealthy dependency is the definition of success in our modern society. In today’s world, success is defined by two very external factors. The first is outcome as opposed to effort. If you have invested tremendous effort but not achieved a visible, measurable dramatic outcome you are deemed a failure not a success. The second is progress relative to others. Sadly, achievement is only properly recognised when it is better than someone else’s.
In the last two weeks students around Australia concluded their school year. This week the results for the HSC (High School Certificate) were released. At various prize giving functions, students were awarded for coming top in their subject. At Parliament house students who topped the state in various subjects were honoured in a grand ceremony.
The achievement of these students is certainly amazing and deserving of recognition. But I am always bothered by the absurdity of this system. We send our youth a message that their success is defined by the achievement of others, and not by their intrinsic effort and commitment. In one year of High School the student who scores 93% is awarded for coming top. But in the next year the student who scored 95% is not recognised because someone else scored 97%. Some schools have introduced awards for the “most improved”. But again the message is a distorted one - you cannot be acknowledged for improving unless you improved more than others.
The Jewish definition of success is very different. Firstly, it is not defined by any outcome but rather by effort, hard work and internal improvement and progress. Our tradition states clearly that reward for Torah study is not for those who cover the most material, but rather for those who apply themselves with sweat and toil. Secondly, it is not measured or defined in relation to the success of others. Success is not a competition with others but with oneself. In the Torah context true success is to beat your comfort level – to do a little more than you are used to. True success is about growth relative to yourself- to do better today than yesterday and to improve next week more than this week.
It is possible that the student who scored 85% did so with great effort and hard work. This student might be far more successful than the student who scored 97% primarily because of a G-d given talent. I am not suggesting that we should not strive for excellence and that great results should not be recognized. I am suggesting, however, that we create a culture where people learn to compete with themselves rather than with everyone else, and we find a way of recognizing the true achievers.
So to all those students who worked really hard this year, extending yourself and doing even a littler better than last year: Even though you might not have made it to the top and weren’t called to the stage at prize giving, you are the real heroes of success. Keep it up and Mazel Tov!
Wishing you a Good Shabbos
Rabbi Michoel Gourarie
Bina - Sydney
Wednesday, December 20, 2006
Tuesday, December 19, 2006
Monday, December 18, 2006
Fire Alert
Dear Family and Friends: Sh'
Once again this is Shimon invading Esti's blog space because he still can't figure out Avremi's instructions (ok...I didn't actually have the time to try). In any event, that is not the point!
A number of reports suggest that at least one version of the pre-filled glass oil bulbs used for Chanuka licht are defective. Apparently, the glass and/or the metal support for the wick get so hot they melt and spontaneously explode or combust causing a spreading fire c'v', l'a'.
If you are of the post-modern type (i.e., lazy) and eschew measuring out the oil and rolling your own wicks the old fashioned way, I urge you to exercise caution and do not leave the menorah unattended. The attached link is a collection of photos that capture the meltdown. http://s133.photobucket.com/albums/q75/Menorah_fire
A lichtig (in the right sense) Chanuka to you all.
PS for Avremi G.: Avremi, please explain it to me one more time, but email it to my regular address...I think the problem is I don't remember my password...
Once again this is Shimon invading Esti's blog space because he still can't figure out Avremi's instructions (ok...I didn't actually have the time to try). In any event, that is not the point!
A number of reports suggest that at least one version of the pre-filled glass oil bulbs used for Chanuka licht are defective. Apparently, the glass and/or the metal support for the wick get so hot they melt and spontaneously explode or combust causing a spreading fire c'v', l'a'.
If you are of the post-modern type (i.e., lazy) and eschew measuring out the oil and rolling your own wicks the old fashioned way, I urge you to exercise caution and do not leave the menorah unattended. The attached link is a collection of photos that capture the meltdown. http://s133.photobucket.com/albums/q75/Menorah_fire
A lichtig (in the right sense) Chanuka to you all.
PS for Avremi G.: Avremi, please explain it to me one more time, but email it to my regular address...I think the problem is I don't remember my password...
Sunday, December 17, 2006
Friday, December 15, 2006
Michoeli's weekly e-mail
Chanukah Candles and Bushfires
At one time or another we all experience exciting and meaningful events. These are great moments of inspiration and motivation. But often they come and go with little or no effect. How do we absorb these moments, to ensure that they should have a lasting and positive effect?
Tonight the festival of Chanukah begins. Each evening we will kindle the Chanukah candles, adding one flame each day. The flames of the Menorah represent warmth, enthusiasm and passion. But fire is not always positive. This week bushfires are raging throughout Australia causing gross inconvenience, destruction and devastation.
The difference between the two fires can be understood from the biblical story that we will read from the Torah next week. Pharaoh has two dreams. In his first dream seven fat, healthy cows are eaten by seven ugly, thin cows. The dream is then repeated but this time, with ears of corn.
When describing the dream with the cows Pharaoh exclaims: “They came inside them, but it was not apparent that they had come inside them, for their appearance remained as inferior as at first.” What can we learn from the fact that the fat cows had no affect on the thin cows even after they were eaten by them?
The answer lies in the terminology used in the second dream. “Then the thin ears of corn swallowed up the seven good ears…” There are two forms of eating - chewing and swallowing whole. When we break up our food into small pieces through chewing, the surface exposure of the food to body enzymes are increased and the digestion process is that much more effective.
For a special moment to be effective it must be chewed not swallowed. We must take time to reflect on its significance, process its meaning and learn from each detail. In this way we can bond with the experience, grow from it and fully connect with its deeper meaning. If we ‘swallow’ these events whole, they will create huge excitement for a few moments but then disappear leaving us with a sense of emptiness.
A huge bushfire is devastation. A small but meaningful flame added each day is a mitzvah.
Wishing you a Good Shabbos and a Happy Chanukah
Rabbi Michoel Gourarie
Bina - Sydney
At one time or another we all experience exciting and meaningful events. These are great moments of inspiration and motivation. But often they come and go with little or no effect. How do we absorb these moments, to ensure that they should have a lasting and positive effect?
Tonight the festival of Chanukah begins. Each evening we will kindle the Chanukah candles, adding one flame each day. The flames of the Menorah represent warmth, enthusiasm and passion. But fire is not always positive. This week bushfires are raging throughout Australia causing gross inconvenience, destruction and devastation.
The difference between the two fires can be understood from the biblical story that we will read from the Torah next week. Pharaoh has two dreams. In his first dream seven fat, healthy cows are eaten by seven ugly, thin cows. The dream is then repeated but this time, with ears of corn.
When describing the dream with the cows Pharaoh exclaims: “They came inside them, but it was not apparent that they had come inside them, for their appearance remained as inferior as at first.” What can we learn from the fact that the fat cows had no affect on the thin cows even after they were eaten by them?
The answer lies in the terminology used in the second dream. “Then the thin ears of corn swallowed up the seven good ears…” There are two forms of eating - chewing and swallowing whole. When we break up our food into small pieces through chewing, the surface exposure of the food to body enzymes are increased and the digestion process is that much more effective.
For a special moment to be effective it must be chewed not swallowed. We must take time to reflect on its significance, process its meaning and learn from each detail. In this way we can bond with the experience, grow from it and fully connect with its deeper meaning. If we ‘swallow’ these events whole, they will create huge excitement for a few moments but then disappear leaving us with a sense of emptiness.
A huge bushfire is devastation. A small but meaningful flame added each day is a mitzvah.
Wishing you a Good Shabbos and a Happy Chanukah
Rabbi Michoel Gourarie
Bina - Sydney
Thursday, December 14, 2006
Question for blogmaster (Avremi)
Sometimes people comment on old posts. Is there a way of alerting us to the fact that there is a new comment?(flashing icon or something similar?)
A Freilich´n Chanuka to all! Summer Vacation is about to start.........
A Freilich´n Chanuka to all! Summer Vacation is about to start.........
Wednesday, December 13, 2006
Sapnin' Guys
Hello everyone,
I don't think that I'm going to play raquetball this week and Avremi doesnt even let me write about it. I got inspired from the "joke of the day" post.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P_0kBD_4T6o&mode=related&search =
Let me know what you guys think.
MosheG
I don't think that I'm going to play raquetball this week and Avremi doesnt even let me write about it. I got inspired from the "joke of the day" post.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v
Let me know what you guys think.
MosheG
Tuesday, December 12, 2006
Joke of the Day
Most of you know that I have joined Toastmasters International. It is a load of fun and this week as a rookie I volunteered to do the word and joke of the day.(I have already made a toast, been a grammarian and Jan. 9 I give my icebreaker-speech....I think I might be competing with Yossi and his Norwegian choir....incidently HOW IS THAT GOING???? Inquiring minds want to know....are we stilll singing???) What I did not know was that finding an appropriate joke was quite the challenge. Thanks goes to all of you out there who listened to my ganse collection and offered some of your own cherished ones.....most obliging of you!! For those of you who are curious to know which joke got a laugh, here it is!! Sorry I don't know how to make the font smaller. Enjoy!
Esti
P.S. The word I chose was indelible. May we all have a wonderful indelible lichtike Chanuka this year!
Esti
P.S. The word I chose was indelible. May we all have a wonderful indelible lichtike Chanuka this year!
Joke of the Day
Sunday, December 10, 2006
I'm Back
Hello Everyone!
I had a great weekend! Thursday I followed my sceduale and went to play raquetball (michoeli- Dictinary.com should help) with "Uncle Avremi" but this time it was special, we went with "Cousin Levi"! we played a three layer game it was great.
The best moment of the night was when I was tired, and "Uncle Avremi" was also tired, the Score was Avremi:5 Moshe: 13! then 14,then 15 ;-) I won! I won! (Avremi was dreading every minute of it)
That night I slept over at The Gourarie house and woke up bright and early to continue my adventures. Avremi had a rehearsal to attend and he was kind enough to take me along Thank you! I had a great time the music sounded GR8.
I cant wait until next time!
MosheG
I had a great weekend! Thursday I followed my sceduale and went to play raquetball (michoeli- Dictinary.com should help) with "Uncle Avremi" but this time it was special, we went with "Cousin Levi"! we played a three layer game it was great.
The best moment of the night was when I was tired, and "Uncle Avremi" was also tired, the Score was Avremi:5 Moshe: 13! then 14,then 15 ;-) I won! I won! (Avremi was dreading every minute of it)
That night I slept over at The Gourarie house and woke up bright and early to continue my adventures. Avremi had a rehearsal to attend and he was kind enough to take me along Thank you! I had a great time the music sounded GR8.
I cant wait until next time!
MosheG
Friday, December 08, 2006
Have a good Shabos
As I am about to go into Shabbos (always the first in the family) I would like to wish everyone a good shabbos.
Sorry no email this week - i could not get it together.
For those who don't know Yehoshua Kurstag had a fall and broke his elbow (operation sucsessfull BH) We all wish him a Refua Shleima Ukerova.
Michaeli
Sorry no email this week - i could not get it together.
For those who don't know Yehoshua Kurstag had a fall and broke his elbow (operation sucsessfull BH) We all wish him a Refua Shleima Ukerova.
Michaeli
Wednesday, December 06, 2006
Rochel Leah's Newsflash
For all of you out there who want to wish Rochel-Leah a refua shlaima....she is having all four wisdom teeth extracted on Thursday. All good wishes will be most welcome!!!
Telephone calls will be accepted on Friday!!
Esti
Telephone calls will be accepted on Friday!!
Esti
Monday, December 04, 2006
Shabbos on campus
hello I hope everyone had a wonderful weekend. We spent with the Chein family at Brandeis University. It was a very inspiring Shabbos. They had about 120 students over for the night meal and they all seem to love and look up to Peretz and his wife Chanie. Their son was Getzys age and also woke up at the unG-dly hour of 6 , the two really hit it off. On Sunday we took Getzy and Baby Hindy to the Childrens Museum in Boston, it was amazing. Well back to the grind, have a great week. The Rubashkins
Thursday, November 30, 2006
Happy Birthday Bobbe Gourarie (IMA) Tes Kislev
Shnas Hatzlacha Begur and lots and lots of gezunt, nachas together with Aba from all of us, einiklech and Ur-einiklech !!
Wednesday, November 29, 2006
"The Athletic Scholar"
Hey everyone,
"Long time no blog"!
School is gr8 the food is even better, which is learning and good food which makes a heavy scholar. I decided to change all that, well... not the learning part- I will become an athletic scholar ;-) . So wednsday night I traveled to the world famous gym in Canarsie with our dear uncle AvremiG to play Racquetball!! Hey Dad? you remember RC10?
well folks, we had a gr8 night avremi played really hard I thought I had him one game, I scored 9 points ! but then of course I lost to the pro.
we had the most wonderful, bonding experience that is to be felt by uncle and nephew, but I'll tell ya'll one thing:
Its my first time playing in 3-4 years the man gives you no slack he just pounds that ball around with such skill his points add up a lot faster then mine.....
"Reb" Moish
"Long time no blog"!
School is gr8 the food is even better, which is learning and good food which makes a heavy scholar. I decided to change all that, well... not the learning part- I will become an athletic scholar ;-) . So wednsday night I traveled to the world famous gym in Canarsie with our dear uncle AvremiG to play Racquetball!! Hey Dad? you remember RC10?
well folks, we had a gr8 night avremi played really hard I thought I had him one game, I scored 9 points ! but then of course I lost to the pro.
we had the most wonderful, bonding experience that is to be felt by uncle and nephew, but I'll tell ya'll one thing:
Its my first time playing in 3-4 years the man gives you no slack he just pounds that ball around with such skill his points add up a lot faster then mine.....
"Reb" Moish
Friday, November 24, 2006
Good Shabbat
Hello everybody. It was so nice spending time with Aunty Chana this past week. I hope she is home safely. we are G-d willing spending Shabbas with Yirmiyahu, my mother, Hindy Yitzchok, Moishie.... we are missing the rest of the Postville Gouraries. yirmiyahu and Baby Hindy are becoming fast friends with Getzy supervising. Have a wonderful Shabbat everybody.
P.S. If you are in the neghborhood you are invited to stop by Sabbat day.
P.S. If you are in the neghborhood you are invited to stop by Sabbat day.
Tuesday, November 21, 2006
I Am Off
Hi Everyone
Have not posted lately
I am off in a few hours to Eretz Hakodesh
Iyh I will have an inspiring time there
Although I will try and accesses email there
Probaly unlikely because a pretty Chareidi neighborhood with little internet (often I think how right they are )
Anyway wishing everyone one a great week
Mihaeli
Have not posted lately
I am off in a few hours to Eretz Hakodesh
Iyh I will have an inspiring time there
Although I will try and accesses email there
Probaly unlikely because a pretty Chareidi neighborhood with little internet (often I think how right they are )
Anyway wishing everyone one a great week
Mihaeli
Sunday, November 19, 2006
Blogging live from the Rubashkins.....
Hi Everyone! I am having a great time in Ny and am right now in Rochel Leah's house where I ate a delicious supper of Hindy's leftovers from Shabbos. We all had a fantastic shabbos lunch by Avremi and Dini (thanks guys, your kids are yum!). If anyone wants a rendition of Avrohom Frieds "Father don't cry", just ask Yehudah, he will be more than happy to oblige.He can also sing songs from the Yeshiva Boys chior, complete with motions.....
Getzel and Hindy Rubashkin are the cutest cutie pies ka"h!
Getzel and Hindy Rubashkin are the cutest cutie pies ka"h!
Friday, November 17, 2006
Michoeli's Weekly E-mail
Guilt – The Guest That’s Got to Go.
Guilt is a complex emotion. It seems to ignite a desire for change but it can also be a destructive force. Is there good and bad guilt?
Complacency is perhaps the strongest force that stands in the way of true growth. If we feel totally comfortable with who and where we are, there is no need to change. If we cannot recognise any deficiency in our personality, there will never be a necessity for behaviour modification. If we are never guilty, we will be indifferent, apathetic and resistant to any improvement.
A critical ingredient, therefore, for personal growth and real change, is an intense feeling of discomfort. The more uncomfortable we are with our level of performance the more we are driven to change. The more we regret having hurt the feelings of another, the harder we will work to make up. The more remorse we have for our transgressions, the deeper our resolve to improve will be. If we are really unhappy with our outbursts of anger and aggression, we will have a strong desire to control ourselves. A healthy dose of guilt is not only helpful but critical for personal development
But guilt in its extreme can be very destructive and debilitating, preventing us from moving forward. Intense guilt can affect our performance, leaving us with depression, shame and despair. It can damage our feelings of self worth, convincing us that we are intrinsically evil. We can start to believe that we are unable to change and that any attempt to improve will be unsuccessful.
The test to know if our feelings of guilt are beneficial or destructive is to ask a simple question: Who is in control? Are we in control of our guilt or does it control us? Controlling guilt means having the ability to allow a healthy dose of remorse to enter our minds and hearts – enough to create a real desire to rectify and improve. However, as soon as we are committed to change we need to dismiss the guilt and move on with confidence and strength. We move forward with the conviction and belief that G-d always welcomes our positive deeds no matter how much we may have failed in the past. We recognise that our soul has infinite good that can always be accessed and used to reconnect and rectify that which needs fixing. Guilt should only be a temporary guest to get us started. It is not welcome to stay and eat away at our confidence.
Guilt is like a powerful electric saw. If you control it, it can be used to build and repair. If you lose control it can hurt yourself and damage others. Get in control and learn how to use guilt as an effective tool for personal growth.
Wishing you a Good Shabbos
Rabbi Michoel Gourarie
Bina - Sydney
Guilt is a complex emotion. It seems to ignite a desire for change but it can also be a destructive force. Is there good and bad guilt?
Complacency is perhaps the strongest force that stands in the way of true growth. If we feel totally comfortable with who and where we are, there is no need to change. If we cannot recognise any deficiency in our personality, there will never be a necessity for behaviour modification. If we are never guilty, we will be indifferent, apathetic and resistant to any improvement.
A critical ingredient, therefore, for personal growth and real change, is an intense feeling of discomfort. The more uncomfortable we are with our level of performance the more we are driven to change. The more we regret having hurt the feelings of another, the harder we will work to make up. The more remorse we have for our transgressions, the deeper our resolve to improve will be. If we are really unhappy with our outbursts of anger and aggression, we will have a strong desire to control ourselves. A healthy dose of guilt is not only helpful but critical for personal development
But guilt in its extreme can be very destructive and debilitating, preventing us from moving forward. Intense guilt can affect our performance, leaving us with depression, shame and despair. It can damage our feelings of self worth, convincing us that we are intrinsically evil. We can start to believe that we are unable to change and that any attempt to improve will be unsuccessful.
The test to know if our feelings of guilt are beneficial or destructive is to ask a simple question: Who is in control? Are we in control of our guilt or does it control us? Controlling guilt means having the ability to allow a healthy dose of remorse to enter our minds and hearts – enough to create a real desire to rectify and improve. However, as soon as we are committed to change we need to dismiss the guilt and move on with confidence and strength. We move forward with the conviction and belief that G-d always welcomes our positive deeds no matter how much we may have failed in the past. We recognise that our soul has infinite good that can always be accessed and used to reconnect and rectify that which needs fixing. Guilt should only be a temporary guest to get us started. It is not welcome to stay and eat away at our confidence.
Guilt is like a powerful electric saw. If you control it, it can be used to build and repair. If you lose control it can hurt yourself and damage others. Get in control and learn how to use guilt as an effective tool for personal growth.
Wishing you a Good Shabbos
Rabbi Michoel Gourarie
Bina - Sydney
Tuesday, November 14, 2006
**NEWS FLASH**
ATTN: Everyone!
A store that sells chirs has been located in the streets of NYC!
Let this remain a family secret.
Mazal Tov to Rabbi & Rebbetzin Labkowski (north side of EP) apoun completing their beutiful kitchen set with hand crafted chairs made in china that were purchased from Target
(if you want the secret location to this store please tell me your email adress as the NSA might be listening to our telephon conversations)
A store that sells chirs has been located in the streets of NYC!
Let this remain a family secret.
Mazal Tov to Rabbi & Rebbetzin Labkowski (north side of EP) apoun completing their beutiful kitchen set with hand crafted chairs made in china that were purchased from Target
(if you want the secret location to this store please tell me your email adress as the NSA might be listening to our telephon conversations)
First try
a) Firstly I made esrog jam for the first time . it is the middle of coking and looks more like compot than jam - what should i do
b) I am trying to post a picture for the first time - an old picture of bayla am am not being sucsessful -any ideas ?
michaeli
b) I am trying to post a picture for the first time - an old picture of bayla am am not being sucsessful -any ideas ?
michaeli
Monday, November 13, 2006
First Foray in Cyber Family Space
Greetings to All: Sh'
This would be my first contribution to the "Family Blog" - thanks to Avremi G's kind and simple instructions. I will add to this effort in the days ahead, once I have confirmed that it actually works. Hope all are well.
Our next feat will be to add Rochel-Leah's Israel photos to the blog site. Oooh, this is so much fun!
This would be my first contribution to the "Family Blog" - thanks to Avremi G's kind and simple instructions. I will add to this effort in the days ahead, once I have confirmed that it actually works. Hope all are well.
Our next feat will be to add Rochel-Leah's Israel photos to the blog site. Oooh, this is so much fun!
Friday, November 10, 2006
Two Of My favorite songs
Dov Shurin's 'Vlo'
http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=5057235609161828665&q=shurin&hl=en
and Yehuda Glantz's 'Gay Shoin Davenen'
http://jewishnotes.com/glantz/guey_shoin_davenen_.wmv
Enjoy
http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=5057235609161828665&q=shurin&hl=en
and Yehuda Glantz's 'Gay Shoin Davenen'
http://jewishnotes.com/glantz/guey_shoin_davenen_.wmv
Enjoy
Michoeli's Weekly E-mail
Kindness – Strength or Weakness?
Kindness and charity are one of most honourable and elevated traits. Yet sometimes the kind-hearted and generous feel taken advantage of and trodden upon. The inability to ever say no results in feelings of resentment and frustration. What should have been an experience of goodwill becomes a source of tension. How do we ensure that acts of kindness generate a feeling of fulfilment and not a sense of letdown?
True kindness is an expression of selflessness. It reflects strength of character – an individual that has a strong identity and is secure enough to put him/herself to a side and make room for others. But sometimes compassion and kindness can be an outcome of extreme weakness. Some people engage in good deeds simply to ease their conscious and remove a sense of guilt. Others will do favours to seek approval. These are the people whose identity is completely based on what others think of them. They will always engage in activity that will gain admiration and approval from others. Benevolence borne out of weakness is often misguided and results in unhappiness.
Our father Abraham was the ultimate model of kindness and hospitality. On the third day after his circumcision at the age of ninety nine, a weak and recuperating Abraham was looking for guests. When he noticed the angels (who he thought were human), he ran after them and begged them to enter his tent, eat and refresh themselves. Yet at the same time he insisted they wash their feet before entering his home. He did so because in those times a common pagan practice was to bow down to the dust upon the feet. The kind and tolerant Abraham would not allow idol worship into his home. He would do anything for anyone but there were lines he wouldn’t cross. He had a strong identity with clear direction and principles. His selflessness was an expression of strength, not weakness. To allow a guest to invade and damage his identity would have resulted in tension and unhappiness rather than an atmosphere of true love and friendship.
On a plane the flight attendant announces: “In the unlikely event of a loss of cabin pressure, masks will drop down before you. Those who are travelling with small children, make sure to secure your own mask before assisting your child.” That is not being selfish, rather it is ensuring that -- have enough oxygen and the strength to help others. Having a firm and secure identity provides the inner strength and clarity to really help others with properly guided decisions.
Generosity needs direction. Giving a person money that he will use for a destructive addiction is harmful not helpful. Spending time helping others at the expense of your own family can be misguided kindness. Always saying yes to our children might be spoiling them, not loving them. Allowing yourself to be taken advantage of is a weakness, not a strength, and can lead to resentment and unhappiness. To be truly selfless one must have a strong identity, a set of values and a clear direction. Kindness based on strength will be appropriately guided and bring inner happiness.
Wishing you a Good Shabbos
Rabbi Michoel Gourarie
Bina - Sydney
Kindness and charity are one of most honourable and elevated traits. Yet sometimes the kind-hearted and generous feel taken advantage of and trodden upon. The inability to ever say no results in feelings of resentment and frustration. What should have been an experience of goodwill becomes a source of tension. How do we ensure that acts of kindness generate a feeling of fulfilment and not a sense of letdown?
True kindness is an expression of selflessness. It reflects strength of character – an individual that has a strong identity and is secure enough to put him/herself to a side and make room for others. But sometimes compassion and kindness can be an outcome of extreme weakness. Some people engage in good deeds simply to ease their conscious and remove a sense of guilt. Others will do favours to seek approval. These are the people whose identity is completely based on what others think of them. They will always engage in activity that will gain admiration and approval from others. Benevolence borne out of weakness is often misguided and results in unhappiness.
Our father Abraham was the ultimate model of kindness and hospitality. On the third day after his circumcision at the age of ninety nine, a weak and recuperating Abraham was looking for guests. When he noticed the angels (who he thought were human), he ran after them and begged them to enter his tent, eat and refresh themselves. Yet at the same time he insisted they wash their feet before entering his home. He did so because in those times a common pagan practice was to bow down to the dust upon the feet. The kind and tolerant Abraham would not allow idol worship into his home. He would do anything for anyone but there were lines he wouldn’t cross. He had a strong identity with clear direction and principles. His selflessness was an expression of strength, not weakness. To allow a guest to invade and damage his identity would have resulted in tension and unhappiness rather than an atmosphere of true love and friendship.
On a plane the flight attendant announces: “In the unlikely event of a loss of cabin pressure, masks will drop down before you. Those who are travelling with small children, make sure to secure your own mask before assisting your child.” That is not being selfish, rather it is ensuring that -- have enough oxygen and the strength to help others. Having a firm and secure identity provides the inner strength and clarity to really help others with properly guided decisions.
Generosity needs direction. Giving a person money that he will use for a destructive addiction is harmful not helpful. Spending time helping others at the expense of your own family can be misguided kindness. Always saying yes to our children might be spoiling them, not loving them. Allowing yourself to be taken advantage of is a weakness, not a strength, and can lead to resentment and unhappiness. To be truly selfless one must have a strong identity, a set of values and a clear direction. Kindness based on strength will be appropriately guided and bring inner happiness.
Wishing you a Good Shabbos
Rabbi Michoel Gourarie
Bina - Sydney
NU??
How come its been more 24 hours and no new post
So I have decided to try out this new technonolgy and post myself (without Avremi's assistance)
It is nearly Shabbos here down under
everything is BH fine
for those who don't know I will be in Eretz Yisroel iyh from beis kislev - zayin kislev
can't wait to catch up with my kinderlach and of course my dear cousins
have a gebentche shabbos to everyone
So I have decided to try out this new technonolgy and post myself (without Avremi's assistance)
It is nearly Shabbos here down under
everything is BH fine
for those who don't know I will be in Eretz Yisroel iyh from beis kislev - zayin kislev
can't wait to catch up with my kinderlach and of course my dear cousins
have a gebentche shabbos to everyone
Wednesday, November 08, 2006
Check this...
By the way everyone I love this blog :-) I check it everyday.
Try this, I think everyone should have a cute Avatar, or you could just check mine out and tell me what you think.
(1. click "MosheG" by the contributers and check out the profile)
:^)
P.S. Michaeli, look where it says Photo after you follow #1
Try this, I think everyone should have a cute Avatar, or you could just check mine out and tell me what you think.
(1. click "MosheG" by the contributers and check out the profile)
:^)
P.S. Michaeli, look where it says Photo after you follow #1
Tuesday, November 07, 2006
Happy Birthday to........
Moshele Fogel (yud Zayin Cheshvan)
We had an amazing time at your Bar-mitzva last year and its hard to believe that a year has gone by!
Mazeltov! Shnas Hatzlocha begur!
We had an amazing time at your Bar-mitzva last year and its hard to believe that a year has gone by!
Mazeltov! Shnas Hatzlocha begur!
Template Changes
I kind of liked the template I had till now. But I could not figure out how to list the contributors. Hence the change. For now....
hello
hi everyone
finally i am on
now avremi can donate to bina
looking foward to blogging
averemi yasher koach
finally i am on
now avremi can donate to bina
looking foward to blogging
averemi yasher koach
Family Survey
HOW IMPORTANT ARE CHAIRS IN A HOUSE?
Some of you are probably wondering why I would be asking such a silly question. Well, here's the sitch. B"H after 5 months of marriage we decided to temporarily stop our travels and move into an apartment. Well since we've been traveling all along we were very practical and did not buy any furniture. Before we moved in we furnished it with the basic necessities- beds, table, and toilet. We could not find a place to get normal chairs or at least folding chairs. With my busy schedule of work and school I find it hard to go shopping and would rather eat chinese style. My mother thinks I should stop everything and go buy chairs.
So I am asking everyone to post their opinion so I can see how important this piece of furniture is. Thank You
Hindy
by the way if anyone knows where to buy folding chairs in the big apple please let me know.
Some of you are probably wondering why I would be asking such a silly question. Well, here's the sitch. B"H after 5 months of marriage we decided to temporarily stop our travels and move into an apartment. Well since we've been traveling all along we were very practical and did not buy any furniture. Before we moved in we furnished it with the basic necessities- beds, table, and toilet. We could not find a place to get normal chairs or at least folding chairs. With my busy schedule of work and school I find it hard to go shopping and would rather eat chinese style. My mother thinks I should stop everything and go buy chairs.
So I am asking everyone to post their opinion so I can see how important this piece of furniture is. Thank You
Hindy
by the way if anyone knows where to buy folding chairs in the big apple please let me know.
Howzit
Hello everybody. It was so nice to see all those wonderful pictures from Chava Itta. I got inspired to try and add some of my own picture, wish me luck. Anyway, I just made my first official shopping trip to Boro park since Hindy is born, I think I am cured and dont need to venture out that way fo another long while. We are all feeling a bit under the weather here. I was wondering if anyone knows how to take care of an ear infection without giving antibiotics? Well thats all folks. Have a great 
day. Rochel Leah P.S. well there you have it, the proud Papa. I only seem to know how to get one picture on but i guess that is better than nothing.
day. Rochel Leah P.S. well there you have it, the proud Papa. I only seem to know how to get one picture on but i guess that is better than nothing.
Greetings from the Holyland Memories from SA (pesach)
Hi to you all!
Hope I'm doing the right thing 'cause its a wonderful way to keep in touch with all the lon lost couzies. Hope you are all OK. Greetings from the Holyland!
Some nostaglia (I meant the pool...)
Chava-Ita
Monday, November 06, 2006
Sunday, November 05, 2006
Great Tzedaka for you hard-earned Maaser dollars!
Great news! You can now donate to the Chinuch Foundation of Sydney, Australia (run by the famous Rabbi M) and get $$ back from Uncle Sam (that is, if you pay taxes).
Simply make out the check to 'Ezrat Israel' and mail it to Chinuch Foundation, c/o Yossi Gourarie, PO Box 612, Postville, IA 52162. It's as simple as that!
Thursday, November 02, 2006
Esrog Jam...Yum!
For the first time ever, I just finished making Esrog Jam....its yum! Of course I won´t be able to make shehechiyanu on Tu bishvat because I´ve already tasted it! But I am very pleased with my accomplishment:)
If you want some, you´ll have to come for a visit to Brazil.......
If you want some, you´ll have to come for a visit to Brazil.......
Hello From "Da Hood"
Pheww!!
Its been a another whole week and its only getting tougher. Well, its not that its tough its more like I'm "over-worked and under-paid" Just kidding Ta! :-)
So here I am in Newark in Da Hood-get it? Like they say here its same ol' same ol' I'm shteigin away soon I'll be a godol. Next week we are having a Shbbaton near woodbourn IY"H I'll try to get some pics I dont know how its gonna work.
But I'll make sure they have kosher-Meat
Until next time have a good shabbos!
;-)
Its been a another whole week and its only getting tougher. Well, its not that its tough its more like I'm "over-worked and under-paid" Just kidding Ta! :-)
So here I am in Newark in Da Hood-get it? Like they say here its same ol' same ol' I'm shteigin away soon I'll be a godol. Next week we are having a Shbbaton near woodbourn IY"H I'll try to get some pics I dont know how its gonna work.
But I'll make sure they have kosher-Meat
Until next time have a good shabbos!
;-)
earth to everyone
Hello again, now that I've got the hang of this I thought to touch base with everyone again. for everyone on the east coast "is'nt the weather wonderful"? I keep thinking about when it gets cold and we wont be able to enjoy the great outdoors. too all the rest of you folks have yourselves a great day. the Rubashkins
Tuesday, October 31, 2006
Sukkos Pictures
Sesame Place. Could you tell...
A bunch of kids played chess against one pro. Levi (assisted by Yehuda) held his own.
Warm & fuzzy...
Monday, October 30, 2006
Greetings from the Rubashkins
Wow, Thank you Avremi for walking me through this new invention; I felt Handicapped. Anyway, life here in the Rubashkin household is moving right along. Baby Hindy is growing really quickly with the help of her big brother Getzy. Mazal Tov big Hindy for moving into your apartment may your house be filled with simchos. we are so excited that you live so close, we can now add you to the list of people we visit every afternoon. Well I think this is long enough for my first atempt. so long Everyone. Rochel Leah
Sunday, October 29, 2006
Yeshiva Blues
Hi Everyone!
This is the first time that I'm actually writing on this blog so bear with me ;-)
I dont know what everyone is doing this year regarding their education, thats why I want to share whats on my swing of things. I go to a Yeshiva/school in Newark NJ we learn half-day "Yeshiveshe Inyonim" and then we learn...yes! you guessed it "Schoolishe inyonim". I'm taking 1.Accounting 2.Business management 3.Microsoft Excel.
By the time I'm finished I'll graduate to become a farmer!!
This is the first time that I'm actually writing on this blog so bear with me ;-)
I dont know what everyone is doing this year regarding their education, thats why I want to share whats on my swing of things. I go to a Yeshiva/school in Newark NJ we learn half-day "Yeshiveshe Inyonim" and then we learn...yes! you guessed it "Schoolishe inyonim". I'm taking 1.Accounting 2.Business management 3.Microsoft Excel.
By the time I'm finished I'll graduate to become a farmer!!
Friday, October 27, 2006
Happy Birthday to........
Aviva Porush (daled Cheshvan)
Yitzchok Labkowski (Hey Cheshvan)
Aba (Shabbos, Vov Cheshvan)
Yirmiyahu Porush (shabbos Vov Cheshvan---I´m not 100 % sure about this one, someone correct me if I´m wrong...)
Shnas Hatzlocha Begur, ad meah veesrim!!!!
[btw, I don´t know everyone´s burthday, so please sign in with your birthday here---that way we will also know if you are reading this blog....]
Yitzchok Labkowski (Hey Cheshvan)
Aba (Shabbos, Vov Cheshvan)
Yirmiyahu Porush (shabbos Vov Cheshvan---I´m not 100 % sure about this one, someone correct me if I´m wrong...)
Shnas Hatzlocha Begur, ad meah veesrim!!!!
[btw, I don´t know everyone´s burthday, so please sign in with your birthday here---that way we will also know if you are reading this blog....]
Wednesday, October 25, 2006
Update from the (brazilan) Labkowskis
Hi all!
We had a busy busy succos with lots of guests and nightly farbrengens till all hours of the a.m in our succa. Last year it rained tons, so this year I equipped myself with a box of disposable raincoats to give to guests, but Baruch Hashem it was an excellent segula for it NOT to rain. Everyone is back to their usual routine--school,choir practice for Mendele and Chonyale (they will be singing at the public Menora lighting) and ballet for Moussiale, and the Big news of the day....Shmuly started school!!! He is very excited everyday to go to " Mora Sarita." I would love to hear updates from around the world........especially from the cousins whom I hardly see...
We had a busy busy succos with lots of guests and nightly farbrengens till all hours of the a.m in our succa. Last year it rained tons, so this year I equipped myself with a box of disposable raincoats to give to guests, but Baruch Hashem it was an excellent segula for it NOT to rain. Everyone is back to their usual routine--school,choir practice for Mendele and Chonyale (they will be singing at the public Menora lighting) and ballet for Moussiale, and the Big news of the day....Shmuly started school!!! He is very excited everyday to go to " Mora Sarita." I would love to hear updates from around the world........especially from the cousins whom I hardly see...
Monday, October 23, 2006
Due to lack of interest.......
........this blog will cease to exist if members won't contribute. I'll give it a week or two......'Twas a nice thought.......
Monday, October 16, 2006
Recipe Corner...
Well, since nobody is posting today, I thought I would share some healthy recipes with you that I emailed to some of my guests.Many of you already have some of my true and tried recipes.I would be most grateful for any recipes which are low in fat and delicious!Please post!
Here is Esti's Broccoli Kugel Recipe
Steam l large Broccoli and mash.
Saute two diced large onions in one tbl. oil
blend two eggs with half package of soft tofu
add 1/4 cup matzo meal
1 tsp. salt or to taste
1/8 tsp. cayanne pepper
add love
mix all together and adjust seasoning
layer oiled 8x8 square dish with crushed corn flakes
pour in mixture and top with crushed cornflake crumbs
bake at 425 degrees for 45 minutes or until done
Enjoy.
Esti Fogel's Oven Fried Rice
1 cup shortgrain brown rice
2 1/12 cups water
2 tbl. soysauce(sodium reduced) or 3 tbl. Bragg
2 tbl. oil
1/2 red pepper diced or green if you prefer.
1/2 package mushrooms sliced
1 onion diced
Optional vegetables to add: water chestnuts(sliced), baby corn, and/or celery diced.
Place all the ing. in 2 quart casserole dish
Add lots of love
Mix
Cover and bake for 2 hours or until done on 400o
ENJOY!
Here is Esti's Broccoli Kugel Recipe
Steam l large Broccoli and mash.
Saute two diced large onions in one tbl. oil
blend two eggs with half package of soft tofu
add 1/4 cup matzo meal
1 tsp. salt or to taste
1/8 tsp. cayanne pepper
add love
mix all together and adjust seasoning
layer oiled 8x8 square dish with crushed corn flakes
pour in mixture and top with crushed cornflake crumbs
bake at 425 degrees for 45 minutes or until done
Enjoy.
Esti Fogel's Oven Fried Rice
1 cup shortgrain brown rice
2 1/12 cups water
2 tbl. soysauce(sodium reduced) or 3 tbl. Bragg
2 tbl. oil
1/2 red pepper diced or green if you prefer.
1/2 package mushrooms sliced
1 onion diced
Optional vegetables to add: water chestnuts(sliced), baby corn, and/or celery diced.
Place all the ing. in 2 quart casserole dish
Add lots of love
Mix
Cover and bake for 2 hours or until done on 400o
ENJOY!
Wednesday, October 11, 2006
And Yehudah Said...
Cory Lidle, a Yankees Pitcher was killed today when his plane slammed into a Manhattan High Rise. Upon hearing the news Yehudah wondered, "From game to dead? Doesn't he have to retire first?!"
Our newest bloggers
I'd like to welcome our newest bloggers - the Kurtstags from SA and Chava Ita in Israel. As a reminder to the newbies; To create your post you would need to sign into www.blogger.com . Click on blog. Create new post. Publish. It's that simple. Pics of Simchas Beis Hashoeiva at http://www.crownheights.info/index.php?itemid=3351 (2 pics of me)
Monday, October 09, 2006
Happy Birthday Rochel Leah Rubashkin! (Chai Tishrei)
Thanks for making me an aunt all those moons ago :-)
Shnas Hatzlacha begur!
Shnas Hatzlacha begur!
Thursday, October 05, 2006
Wednesday, October 04, 2006
Tuesday, October 03, 2006
New Contributors
I'd like to welcome Moishie Gourarie and Gershon Porush, who have joined us as contributors.
So am I the only one who posts on this blog? Even if you don´t post,please comment. Then we know if anyones out there reading.....
So I was walking with Yirmiyohu to shul for mincha yesterday and he tells me "Hashem kumt!" So I´m like 'Huh?' . So he continues, "Kuk af alleh di volken, moshiach kumt nemen unz alleh in Eretz Yisroel. Dust nit gevust Ma?"
So I was walking with Yirmiyohu to shul for mincha yesterday and he tells me "Hashem kumt!" So I´m like 'Huh?' . So he continues, "Kuk af alleh di volken, moshiach kumt nemen unz alleh in Eretz Yisroel. Dust nit gevust Ma?"
Saturday, September 30, 2006
Thursday, September 28, 2006
Wednesday, September 27, 2006
HAPPY BIRTHDAY ESTI!!!!!!(Hey Tishrei)
Mazeltov Tov! Have a shnas Hatzlacha Begur!!!Nachas from your family, gezunt, parnasa beharchava etc etc betov hanireh vehanigleh (and why aren´t you on this blog yet??)
Welcome Hindy and Rochel leah, just now saw that RochelLeah posted,how about an update from Hindy (and your esteemed husband, my cousin--send regards btw)?
Mazeltov Tov! Have a shnas Hatzlacha Begur!!!Nachas from your family, gezunt, parnasa beharchava etc etc betov hanireh vehanigleh (and why aren´t you on this blog yet??)
Welcome Hindy and Rochel leah, just now saw that RochelLeah posted,how about an update from Hindy (and your esteemed husband, my cousin--send regards btw)?
hey everybody, this is my first time doing this ( it sounds like I have some company in that area) this is a great idea, yah Avremi. things here in the Rubashkin household are wonderful, we are on our way to postville for Yom Kippur and Sukkot. I would like to take this opportunity to thank Brother Mo for offering to fly with me and my Parents for inviting us after they spent lots of quality time with Mr. Getzel. Anyway I hope this gets to where it's supposed to go. G'mar Chasima Tova everybody Rochel Leah R.
Monday, September 25, 2006
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