Tuesday, November 14, 2006
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
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