After spending a very pleasant (and I must say delicious) shabbos meal with the Gouraries of Crown Heights, it came to light that the Asterixes were NOT as previously requested by a few members of this blog left to reside at 35 Observatory, but are in fact at 1101 Lincoln Place. Hmmmm....
When questioned, Avremi did in fact admit that he found them in MY room, which further proves my point that these are not the originals of Asterix-Tintin fame....
Meanwhile, we wish Levi, Yocheved ,Yehuda, Avremi and Dini many happy hours of reading :-)
(Avremi is just lucky that my kids don´t understand English....)
PS--Big Kudos go to Avremi and Dini:Thanks for always being ready to host us out-of-towners at the drop of a hat, we are really grateful for your hospitality!
Wednesday, February 28, 2007
Tuesday, February 27, 2007
Tuesday, February 20, 2007
Newsflash
Please look to the right for a listing of family dates. Kudos to our most senior sibling/cousin for engineering this contribution. Please email Yossi at yosselg@yahoo.com with your updated info.
Stan & Pete
Stan of "Stan & Pete" puts out a wonderful weekly newsletter in SA. I met him at the Feinblum Wedding. He posted a pic of me on his website (above) and wrote the following.
Last week was the Feinblum / Finkel wedding, which was the night after Miracle Drive, which was ‘Tukka’ a miracle……….and the Lubavitch spirit was like ‘Amollikke Yoren’ and Avremi Gourarie, helped with a few songs, and the Marathan Man (Johnny Birin) was awesome…Avremi is the son of Rabbi and Mrs Winnie Gourarie, Nephew of Rabbi Kurstag & Mrs Batya Kurstag…..(Rosh Beth –Din)….he does a fortune of work in New York, dealing only in religious music, and I remember him from days gone by…….The Kallah’s father Mark feinblum, is of course the Man from Moishies butchery in the Shtetl (Glenhazel)…and hails from Pretoria where his parents still stay………his Late Father In Law, Jackie Drutman was well known to me, and we did a lot of business together……….and in fact Stan & Pete bought the Kosher butcher from him (Hadar’s) and Moishies is what is left of it……..Yislaaaaaaaaaaaik, that was a long time ago……The wedding had tremendous Yiddisher ‘chain’ (spirit)……..
Memories.....
Sunday, February 18, 2007
Announcing a new service!
Hi Family:
Here's my modest contribution to the cause:
I am writing a program that will maintain a list of all occasions in the family. All you need to do is e-mail me your birthdays, anniversaries etc and I will post a list of occasions for all to see (I guess Avremi the computer expert will show me how to put up a PDF for all to see) and update it from time to time. All I need is the description and date - Jewish OR lehavdil lemisporom. You do not have to supply with both.
Now, here's the picky catch: I will only accept the dates in an Excel spreadsheet that I will soon supply to all of you who's e-mail addresses I have.
Coming attractions will include alerts on the blog, etc.
Here's my modest contribution to the cause:
I am writing a program that will maintain a list of all occasions in the family. All you need to do is e-mail me your birthdays, anniversaries etc and I will post a list of occasions for all to see (I guess Avremi the computer expert will show me how to put up a PDF for all to see) and update it from time to time. All I need is the description and date - Jewish OR lehavdil lemisporom. You do not have to supply with both.
Now, here's the picky catch: I will only accept the dates in an Excel spreadsheet that I will soon supply to all of you who's e-mail addresses I have.
Coming attractions will include alerts on the blog, etc.
Update from us
so we are joining the jetsetting club and will be arriving in NY iy"H Friday a.m. We=Levi, Chana,Chonyale and Moussiale.Occassion is my sister-in-law´s wedding. Thank-you to Rochel leah and Dovid who will be loaning us their apartment while they are in EY! and we can´t wait to see the rest of the new york contigent. I will be staying for a mere 5 days and Levi and Moussiale for a week. Chonyale will staying about another 3 weeks to be able to go to school---we hope it will be a good experience for him. As I am returning from my travels a few days before purim, I thought we would have a smallish seuda---however, people are inviting themselves!!! (because this year purim is sunday, so we will finally be able to come to you....:-)) so does anyone have any recipes for food that cooks itself???
Thursday, February 15, 2007
Mazel Tov Dina
I will probaly get into trouble for this post but...
We all want to wish Dina a huge MAZEL TOV! for her 40th birthday which is this Sunday Lamed Adar
Shnas hatzlocho begur
We all want to wish Dina a huge MAZEL TOV! for her 40th birthday which is this Sunday Lamed Adar
Shnas hatzlocho begur
Mazel Tov and Memories
On Behalf of everyone down under we wish Avremi and Dini a big Mazel Tiov on their anniversarry. May you be blessed 'mit alle Berochos begur'.
How many years?
I remember the snow storm the day after.
I left to NYon Sun
the wedding was mon
i was supposed to leave back on tuesday to arrive in sydney on thursday to take care of my school in the 2nd week of the new year.
The plane did not leave b/c of the snow. Took a whole day to get back to get crown heights -up all night getting the insurance companty to buy me a new ticket on quantas as united was full and left from newark the next day
got into Sydney on Fri morning and went striaght to teach
Arounf 1:00pm i felt dizzy and went home and conked out in bed till Sunday morning (with short breaks for davening and eating)
But it was all worth it b/c it was an amazing wedding which i still remebber so well
so mazel tov again
Michaeli
How many years?
I remember the snow storm the day after.
I left to NYon Sun
the wedding was mon
i was supposed to leave back on tuesday to arrive in sydney on thursday to take care of my school in the 2nd week of the new year.
The plane did not leave b/c of the snow. Took a whole day to get back to get crown heights -up all night getting the insurance companty to buy me a new ticket on quantas as united was full and left from newark the next day
got into Sydney on Fri morning and went striaght to teach
Arounf 1:00pm i felt dizzy and went home and conked out in bed till Sunday morning (with short breaks for davening and eating)
But it was all worth it b/c it was an amazing wedding which i still remebber so well
so mazel tov again
Michaeli
our anniversary....
Hi all. I probably should've posted earlier to give you ample time to call us with all your good wishes. Fortunately for you, we will be accepting late wishes (and gifts, if you so desire:). Tis our wedding anniversary. Truthfully my dear hubby's not a fan of all the phone calls on special days (maybe that's just birthdays), but if you comment here, on his dear blog, I'm sure you'll make him very happy. Thanking you all in advance for your prompt attention to this matter.....oh, and new posts would make him even happier, right Avremele??
Tuesday, February 13, 2007
Jet Setting
Firstly Thanks you Avremi for keeping us updated while you were in South Africa, it reminded me of all the times we would go visit and read all the archie, tintin and all the other treasures Bubby would keep. we are G-d willing going to Israel tomorrow (weather permitting). we need all the prayers that we don't get snowed in. We are leaving Getzy with his bubby Rubashkin (President steet). we would like to thank Hindy and Yitzchok in advance for looking after Getzy. I'm not sure if we will have computer acess in Israel but we will try and keep you posted. So long. The Rubashkins
Monday, February 12, 2007
Homeward Bound
Well, all good things must come to an end, and I'm excited to be returning home. Not much to report. Did not do too much Sunday. I went with Ima shopping at the Hypermarket. Who can remember Raleigh St., at the intersecting corner where OK Bazaars once stood. There would always be some blind musician, disadvantaged, out of luck, love and most everything else, strumming his guitar in a uniquely South African style singing township standards hoping that the few worthless coins he collected in his cup (You remember, black on the inside up to its rim and the outside painted metallic white) would buy him his meager rations of mielie and pap. I have fond memories of just that because, for me, the music was special. Akin to the American blues of old, they sang mournfully with tremendous soul, longing and tremendous raw talent - often strumming on a guitar missing strings. Imagine my excitement as we left the parking lot to enter the Hypermarket when I spotted such a scene from afar. The same blind guy, white walking stick by his side, same guitar, same cup at his feet. I could not wait to get a little closer to soak up a little of what was. But as I neared and could make out what he was singing, I was disappointed to find that this old chap was belting out American pop songs. Huh?! Whasup??!!! I was pissed. I want the old South Africa back. Like before Soweteans had TV where they now watch American Idol. I wanted to slap this guy in the face. I wanted to tell him that if he wanted my rands, he's going to have to sing some stuff that would make Madiba proud. Oh well.
Late Sunday afternoon we went to DJ's for dinner. Much like Famous Pita on Coney, but a lot cleaner. Famous still has the best Felafel balls and schwarma though. Of note was the girl behind the counter. Her name was 'Tzedoka'. No S--t. Picture the scene (actually happened) when Aba needed more ice. He would shout across three tables, "Oh Tzedoka, more ice please". Turns out she's from some village and her name is really Charity.
Later on I went to Torah Academy for mincha. I found the place depressing. Not sure why.
This morning, Monday, I went to the office with Aba. Hung out there a little and then Seneq, ...I mean Mishek took me home. (That was for you, Dini.) Then I took some photos of the house - the kids wanted to get a taste. I rummaged through some old stuff. Wondering if I should take back my old rubber stamp. The one that has Avremi Gourarie, 35 Observatory Ave etc. Probably useless now. I found a file of old correspondence. My buddy Robin Shifrin is going to get quite a kick out of reading old letters he wrote to me. I tried to appropriate some old photos of Ima back in the day. There's an envelope labeled "Not for album" and knew there has got to be some great stuff in it. The Bnei Akiva era (Or was it Shomer Hatzair?, I forget). But Ima would have none of it. No photos for me. Oh well.
I'm glad I made the trip.
Gotta go and stuff all that dried fruit in my suitcase...
Later...
Late Sunday afternoon we went to DJ's for dinner. Much like Famous Pita on Coney, but a lot cleaner. Famous still has the best Felafel balls and schwarma though. Of note was the girl behind the counter. Her name was 'Tzedoka'. No S--t. Picture the scene (actually happened) when Aba needed more ice. He would shout across three tables, "Oh Tzedoka, more ice please". Turns out she's from some village and her name is really Charity.
Later on I went to Torah Academy for mincha. I found the place depressing. Not sure why.
This morning, Monday, I went to the office with Aba. Hung out there a little and then Seneq, ...I mean Mishek took me home. (That was for you, Dini.) Then I took some photos of the house - the kids wanted to get a taste. I rummaged through some old stuff. Wondering if I should take back my old rubber stamp. The one that has Avremi Gourarie, 35 Observatory Ave etc. Probably useless now. I found a file of old correspondence. My buddy Robin Shifrin is going to get quite a kick out of reading old letters he wrote to me. I tried to appropriate some old photos of Ima back in the day. There's an envelope labeled "Not for album" and knew there has got to be some great stuff in it. The Bnei Akiva era (Or was it Shomer Hatzair?, I forget). But Ima would have none of it. No photos for me. Oh well.
I'm glad I made the trip.
Gotta go and stuff all that dried fruit in my suitcase...
Later...
Sunday, February 11, 2007
Happy (belated) birthday Mushkale Gourarie!
Shnas Hatzlacha begu"r! Wow, Mushkale is ka"h NINETEEN years old......
The Big Bash..
Well, it's the morning after and the 'shochedike' are just about done with the big cleanup.
But first, Shabbos. This Observatory minyan, as many of you already know, is unique as it is strange. Who would have thunk that Julian Blackman (raishis smichas bla bla bla), Egon Schoeman (Ben Achar Ben of Rabbi Frietz Shudelmacher, the schohet of Frankfurt am Main), Michael Karp, (former disciple of Rabbi Shakovitzky, late of Gateshead's elite), Uncle Moshe and Aba would come together to form a minyan. Here's the kicker. Aba seems to like this minyan way more than he did the Lubavitcher one on Harrow. My theory. It's a serious minyan made up of Jews who take their davening and learning seriously. So shammas man gets up after musaf to proclaim that 'this weeks brocha is sponsored by Rabbi Gourarie'. (BTW, since the brocha refers mostly to the blessing made on pickled herring, they should be called 'herrings', not 'brochas'). Off we traipse to the brocha room. Aba is introduced to speak. The group is respectful, sleepy. Not a word was understood by anyone. Believe me. Heavy chassidus. One thought quickly gave way to tens of tangential detours in rapid fire fashion. In Yinglish. I said not a word when we got home. Ima berated Aba for talking over their heads and he made amends by 'Shala Shudos' with a more coherent, simple yet cogent display of Chassidus mastery.
On to Motzei Shabbos. 'Twas nice to see the mix of Lubavitchers and locals together for this event. The spread looked and tasted great. Aba spoke again (his third for the day), Uncle Moshe spoke and Akiva Wagner (The Rosh Yeshiva) spoke. It was a warm, enjoyable event. A fun time was had by all. I will, IY'H post pics upon my return to first world 1.5mbps territory.
Other than that, just chillin'.
BTW, does any one know that Aba likes to mix appletiser with coke and Ima sometimes mixes milk and coke?
Later
But first, Shabbos. This Observatory minyan, as many of you already know, is unique as it is strange. Who would have thunk that Julian Blackman (raishis smichas bla bla bla), Egon Schoeman (Ben Achar Ben of Rabbi Frietz Shudelmacher, the schohet of Frankfurt am Main), Michael Karp, (former disciple of Rabbi Shakovitzky, late of Gateshead's elite), Uncle Moshe and Aba would come together to form a minyan. Here's the kicker. Aba seems to like this minyan way more than he did the Lubavitcher one on Harrow. My theory. It's a serious minyan made up of Jews who take their davening and learning seriously. So shammas man gets up after musaf to proclaim that 'this weeks brocha is sponsored by Rabbi Gourarie'. (BTW, since the brocha refers mostly to the blessing made on pickled herring, they should be called 'herrings', not 'brochas'). Off we traipse to the brocha room. Aba is introduced to speak. The group is respectful, sleepy. Not a word was understood by anyone. Believe me. Heavy chassidus. One thought quickly gave way to tens of tangential detours in rapid fire fashion. In Yinglish. I said not a word when we got home. Ima berated Aba for talking over their heads and he made amends by 'Shala Shudos' with a more coherent, simple yet cogent display of Chassidus mastery.
On to Motzei Shabbos. 'Twas nice to see the mix of Lubavitchers and locals together for this event. The spread looked and tasted great. Aba spoke again (his third for the day), Uncle Moshe spoke and Akiva Wagner (The Rosh Yeshiva) spoke. It was a warm, enjoyable event. A fun time was had by all. I will, IY'H post pics upon my return to first world 1.5mbps territory.
Other than that, just chillin'.
BTW, does any one know that Aba likes to mix appletiser with coke and Ima sometimes mixes milk and coke?
Later
Friday, February 09, 2007
The Mysterious Avremi G...
SKF writing on Esti's Site
The CIC Parliamentary Dinner and Democracy in Action conferences have come and gone, with only the bills (oy are there a lot of bills!) to pay and the accolades to collect. The highlights of the events have been captured on film and next week I will post a link that will allow you a direct glimpse into Canada's largest non-partisan political event.
We achieved many firsts including a record number of parliamentarians participating in the various events (the Dinner alone had all Party leaders and 243/308 MPs from the House of Commons plus another 37 Senators) and over 125 meetings with MPs on the Hill during the course of the Hill lobbying component of the program.
For many, however, the greatest "buzz" centred around the mysterious musician Avremi G, who transformed the usually dull and de riguer national anthem into a musical happening. In an event that builds a mood on each component, there was universal acknowledgement on the part of the organizers that Avremi G was a key to the success - and added a note of class very early on in the program that established the desired tone for the rest of the evening. [Get it? tone, key, note...]
All of this to say, it was wonderful to have Avremi at the event - not least because finally, a Gourarie can confirm that I actually do something for a living and perhaps can even give a vague description of what it is that I do!
We are excited that the Gourarie Seniors are finally on line... thanks again to Avremi (do you detect a theme emerging here?). We look forward to posts from South Africa and direct emails to Ottawa...are you listening Shvigaro?
Anyway, a gutten Shabbosh to you all. Look forward to writing again next week.
SKF
The CIC Parliamentary Dinner and Democracy in Action conferences have come and gone, with only the bills (oy are there a lot of bills!) to pay and the accolades to collect. The highlights of the events have been captured on film and next week I will post a link that will allow you a direct glimpse into Canada's largest non-partisan political event.
We achieved many firsts including a record number of parliamentarians participating in the various events (the Dinner alone had all Party leaders and 243/308 MPs from the House of Commons plus another 37 Senators) and over 125 meetings with MPs on the Hill during the course of the Hill lobbying component of the program.
For many, however, the greatest "buzz" centred around the mysterious musician Avremi G, who transformed the usually dull and de riguer national anthem into a musical happening. In an event that builds a mood on each component, there was universal acknowledgement on the part of the organizers that Avremi G was a key to the success - and added a note of class very early on in the program that established the desired tone for the rest of the evening. [Get it? tone, key, note...]
All of this to say, it was wonderful to have Avremi at the event - not least because finally, a Gourarie can confirm that I actually do something for a living and perhaps can even give a vague description of what it is that I do!
We are excited that the Gourarie Seniors are finally on line... thanks again to Avremi (do you detect a theme emerging here?). We look forward to posts from South Africa and direct emails to Ottawa...are you listening Shvigaro?
Anyway, a gutten Shabbosh to you all. Look forward to writing again next week.
SKF
Greetings From S.A.
Well, I'm here, and Ima's computer has been revived. Her Yahoo account was cancelled due to inactivity. Her new email address is bobbeint@gmail.com. I used Gmail over Yahoo for 2 reasons. 1. Yahoo sucks. 2. One logs into blogger with a Gmail account so there is less to manage. Yossi, instead of setting up webmail, I configured outlook to handle her email. 2 reasons. 1. Webmail takes long to load, especially on dial up. 2. Too many steps to get to your mail (find the website, enter logins yada yada). Outlook is automated and simple....and quite fast even on dial up
Other than that, after 12 years this is one heck of a trip down memory lane. The sights sounds and smells. Kudos to Ima for hoarding all my junk. Like the metal container that housed a Mathematical set that I used (bought at CNA) for geometry 25 years ago. Nothing in the container, mind you - just the rectangular zach neatly arranged in my top drawer. Or the never opened package of '72 Super Ring 8 Shot Caps' used in a Purim gun circa the stone age. Or the metal can that I labeled "Savings". It's empty.
Later.
Other than that, after 12 years this is one heck of a trip down memory lane. The sights sounds and smells. Kudos to Ima for hoarding all my junk. Like the metal container that housed a Mathematical set that I used (bought at CNA) for geometry 25 years ago. Nothing in the container, mind you - just the rectangular zach neatly arranged in my top drawer. Or the never opened package of '72 Super Ring 8 Shot Caps' used in a Purim gun circa the stone age. Or the metal can that I labeled "Savings". It's empty.
Later.
Thursday, February 08, 2007
I am Writing Again
Mty thoughts for this week (As Avremi is not home to do this task)
Self Esteem and Humility
Self Esteem is one of the buzz words of modern society. We are taught that a healthy self image is crucial for human development and the foundation of healthy relationships. Jewish teaching on the other hand emphasises humility. The Talmud teaches that G-d will not connect with someone who is haughty and arrogant. Can humility and self esteem co exist?
Humility and self esteem are concepts that are often misunderstood. It is important to understand the proper definition of these ideas:
Humility
Humility is not about feeling small or inferior to others. Moses was the most humble of all men, yet he was the greatest prophet – a fact that he was aware of, and one that he himself was instructed to record in the Torah. True humility means to be fully aware of one’s strengths, abilities and talents, while at the same time not to feel superior to others. To be humble means to recognise that strengths or aptitude are G-d given. We have a responsibility to utilise them appropriately to their fullest potential, but they don’t make us better than other people. The humble person truly respects and makes space for others, whoever they may be.
Self Esteem
Self esteem is not a feeling of greatness or perfection. True self esteem is about feeling comfortable and secure with ourselves. It is about accepting ourselves totally with all of our strengths and weaknesses and committing to nurture those strengths and improve on the weaknesses.
People who are insecure with their own identity will do one of two things. Either they will withdraw from others with an intense feeling of inferiority (false humility). Or they might invest tremendous effort to protect themselves with a false feeling of superiority and arrogance. These are the people that need to prove themselves constantly, by showing off there achievements and denying any shortcomings. These are the people who are always talking, giving little room for others. They feel threatened and are always on the defensive.
False humility (the inferiority complex) and an inflated ego and arrogance (superiority complex) both come from the lack of self esteem – a feeling of discomfort and insecurity with one self.
True humility can only exist with a healthy self esteem and self image. You can only make space for others and respect them, if you are totally comfortable with yourself.
Self Esteem and Humility
Self Esteem is one of the buzz words of modern society. We are taught that a healthy self image is crucial for human development and the foundation of healthy relationships. Jewish teaching on the other hand emphasises humility. The Talmud teaches that G-d will not connect with someone who is haughty and arrogant. Can humility and self esteem co exist?
Humility and self esteem are concepts that are often misunderstood. It is important to understand the proper definition of these ideas:
Humility
Humility is not about feeling small or inferior to others. Moses was the most humble of all men, yet he was the greatest prophet – a fact that he was aware of, and one that he himself was instructed to record in the Torah. True humility means to be fully aware of one’s strengths, abilities and talents, while at the same time not to feel superior to others. To be humble means to recognise that strengths or aptitude are G-d given. We have a responsibility to utilise them appropriately to their fullest potential, but they don’t make us better than other people. The humble person truly respects and makes space for others, whoever they may be.
Self Esteem
Self esteem is not a feeling of greatness or perfection. True self esteem is about feeling comfortable and secure with ourselves. It is about accepting ourselves totally with all of our strengths and weaknesses and committing to nurture those strengths and improve on the weaknesses.
People who are insecure with their own identity will do one of two things. Either they will withdraw from others with an intense feeling of inferiority (false humility). Or they might invest tremendous effort to protect themselves with a false feeling of superiority and arrogance. These are the people that need to prove themselves constantly, by showing off there achievements and denying any shortcomings. These are the people who are always talking, giving little room for others. They feel threatened and are always on the defensive.
False humility (the inferiority complex) and an inflated ego and arrogance (superiority complex) both come from the lack of self esteem – a feeling of discomfort and insecurity with one self.
True humility can only exist with a healthy self esteem and self image. You can only make space for others and respect them, if you are totally comfortable with yourself.
Tuesday, February 06, 2007
Yitzchok & Hindy - Mazel Tov on your anniversary!
Hi All:
We all wish Yitzchok and Hindy Mazel Tov on their engagement anniversary. Wow! a whole year has flown by! May you have loads of naches from one another tomid kol hayomim!
We all wish Yitzchok and Hindy Mazel Tov on their engagement anniversary. Wow! a whole year has flown by! May you have loads of naches from one another tomid kol hayomim!
Sunday, February 04, 2007
Michael's Contribution....
The following is Michael Katz's contribution that he authored as a comment (to the post where we welcomed him). I am sure as he gets more comfortable with this medium, he will use the 'Create Post' to author new threads.
'Thanks everyone for the welcome. It is going to take a bit of time for me to familiarize myself with the names of your children. Here is a quick catch-up of mine.Shai (full name is Shimon Yonah, named for my late father) is 18 and graduating Yeshiva Toras Chaim this year and then, im yirtzeh haShem, heading for Bais Yisroel in Neve Ya'akov (conveniently located near my mother-in-law and one of my brothers-in-law) so, Israeli cousins, look out for him.Naomi Malka is 16 and in 10th grade at Bays Yakov of Miami. She recently took the leading role in the Bays Yakov production of A Place to Call Home (based on the book, Family for a While) and, I am told since I wasn't allowed to attend, she was amazing.Shifra Rena is 14 and in 8th grade at Bays Yakov. She is, in many ways, just like my late mother, Shayna. She has her features if not her coloring and she likes to bake.When I get more familiar with this blogging business I will post some pictures.It would help if you list names with photographs. '
'Thanks everyone for the welcome. It is going to take a bit of time for me to familiarize myself with the names of your children. Here is a quick catch-up of mine.Shai (full name is Shimon Yonah, named for my late father) is 18 and graduating Yeshiva Toras Chaim this year and then, im yirtzeh haShem, heading for Bais Yisroel in Neve Ya'akov (conveniently located near my mother-in-law and one of my brothers-in-law) so, Israeli cousins, look out for him.Naomi Malka is 16 and in 10th grade at Bays Yakov of Miami. She recently took the leading role in the Bays Yakov production of A Place to Call Home (based on the book, Family for a While) and, I am told since I wasn't allowed to attend, she was amazing.Shifra Rena is 14 and in 8th grade at Bays Yakov. She is, in many ways, just like my late mother, Shayna. She has her features if not her coloring and she likes to bake.When I get more familiar with this blogging business I will post some pictures.It would help if you list names with photographs. '
Saturday, February 03, 2007
Scholars
Hi All:
I'm just testing the ability to upload pics via Picasa. Here are two learned gentlemen having a scholarly discussion in the Holy Land.
A Gut Voch!
I'm just testing the ability to upload pics via Picasa. Here are two learned gentlemen having a scholarly discussion in the Holy Land.
A Gut Voch!
Esrog Jam Taken to Another Level
SKF reporting on Esti's page...
We read with interest Reb Michoel's post regarding esrog jam. Before you feel too bucked with yourself, Rabbi Gourarie, let me report that thanks to Chana's inspiration, six months ago I delved into the inyan of an esrog as a segulah for "zara chaya ve'kayama" and using all sorts of mystical kavonos, we prepared esrog jam with the intention of giving it to a particular woman who has been struggling in this regard...
When we called her on Erev Shabbos to bring her the jam, her husband was astounded that we would have had this plan in the works for almost six months...for on that day (yesterday) they received a report on a particular surgical procedure she had undergone (that we were not aware of) that concluded she could now conceive normally. We will keep you posted on the results, but are confident Hashem Yisborach will show chesed to this couple and bless them with children.
A gutte voch to all.
We read with interest Reb Michoel's post regarding esrog jam. Before you feel too bucked with yourself, Rabbi Gourarie, let me report that thanks to Chana's inspiration, six months ago I delved into the inyan of an esrog as a segulah for "zara chaya ve'kayama" and using all sorts of mystical kavonos, we prepared esrog jam with the intention of giving it to a particular woman who has been struggling in this regard...
When we called her on Erev Shabbos to bring her the jam, her husband was astounded that we would have had this plan in the works for almost six months...for on that day (yesterday) they received a report on a particular surgical procedure she had undergone (that we were not aware of) that concluded she could now conceive normally. We will keep you posted on the results, but are confident Hashem Yisborach will show chesed to this couple and bless them with children.
A gutte voch to all.
I did it
I wish to report that my first time esrog jam for tu bishvat was a major sucsess
i had the whole shule and guests taste it and it all 'went down very well' i hope iyh all the segulos zol mekuyem vern
michaeli
i had the whole shule and guests taste it and it all 'went down very well' i hope iyh all the segulos zol mekuyem vern
michaeli
Friday, February 02, 2007
New Contributor...
I'd like to welcome our cousin Michael Katz from Florida to our blog. I hope you enjoy your stay and look forward to reading your many postings.
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