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Shabbat Shalom, Hey! Thought I would change things up a bit and start off with a culture tip for those seeking some relief from any TV show hole you may be dealing with. These Zoom discussions and Q&A are sponsored by the Jews United for Democracy and Justice organization. I attended the most recent which wasContinue reading “July 11, 2020 – Shabbat Shalom! – The Jew News Review – Quarantine Week 18”

Shabbat shalom one and all!And so begins another month of pandemic patience. Indeed, we must all maintain our vigil around masking and social distancing less we turn into Texas, and no-one would ever wish that upon anyone.Oh, and happy July 4th everyone! This year we are gathering extended family for festivities, due to questionable weather,Continue reading “July 4, 2020 – Shabbat Shalom! – The Jew News Review – Quarantine Week 17”

Four months of quarantine. Dayenu!Upon reflection, here is what I have learned so far, 4 months into this mess:– Power washing is an excellent hobby- Gardening is great therapy – Cooking is like life: preparation makes for a much better experience- Our family remains healthy and strong, but our country is sick and divided- It isContinue reading “June 27, 2020 – Shabbat Shalom! – The Jew News Review – Quarantine Week 16”

Shabbat Shalom, and Happy Jewnteenth everyone! Although General Granger’s proclamation delivered in Galveston Texas on June 19, 1865 is celebrated as the end of slavery, it wasn’t until the proclamation ratifying the 13th amendment in December of that year, that slavery was finally outlawed in several Union border states. Be that as it may, we shouldContinue reading “June 19, 2020 – Shabbat Shalom! – The Jew News Review – Quarantine Week 15”

Shalom to all! My focus this last week shifted away from the dreary news of the day and onto a more peaceful and pleasant place….my backyard. For those into gardening, that’s nepeta in the foreground, followed by some jumbo iris, dianthus, beard’s tongue and some hydrangea bushes and a tree. Caught the sun filtering through treesContinue reading “June 14, 2020 – Shalom! – The Jew News Review – Quarantine Week 14”

Another week of protests, beatings, looting, and the rantings of a lunatic president. I think the penumbral eclipse passed some weird juju over the land.  Let’s hope we get some real police reform and a new level awoke-ness from this mess. And here is this week’s Jew headlines, of course dominated by the secular headlines: – “Antifa”,Continue reading “June 6, 2020 – Shabbat Shalom – The Jew News Review – Quarantine Week 13 – Protests Week 2”

Shabat Shalom.I usually like to start with something light hearted or humorous, but given the secular news this week, it’s hard to put myself in a humorous mood. The jewish prayer for healing is called Mi Shebeirach and is usually said in temple while the torah is open. People provide the rabbi with names ofContinue reading “May 30, 2020 – Shabbat Shalom – The Jew News Review – Quarantine Week 12”

Shabbat Shalom shlemiels and shlimazels! (today’s yiddish lesson)Well gang, we are OPEN FOR BUSINESS!!!!!While it’s clearly debatable whether it’s the right move or not, some of our neighbors are clearly confused about how we are managing the whole pandemic thing.  Now, onto the Jewish headlines for the week:– Will Jewish denominations survive the pandemic? A rake ofContinue reading “May 23, 2020 – Shabbat Shalom – The Jew News Review – Quarantine Week 11”

Shabbat Shalom from Massajewsetts!Welcome to Quarantine week 10 (yikes! Double digits!). Thought i would add a bit of New Yorker humor to help chill the stress levels. “Hey, the experts are saying it’s safe to go out again…”Instead of going out, may I suggest a  Quarantine tip of the week? Power washing. It’s the greatestContinue reading “May 16, 2020 – Shabbat Shalom – The Jew News Review – Quarantine Week 10”

To all our mothers out there, a special shabbat shalom! I love you mom!And to the rest of you, a gutn, vi azoy zent ir! (check your yiddish dictionary, which I know you keep nearby)Quarantine tip of the week: Stoli Doli’s. A simple infused vodka drink, easy to make. Buy a fresh pineapple, cut it upContinue reading “May 8, 2020 – Shabbat Shalom – The Jew News Review – Mother’s Day Edition – Quarantine Week 9”