all I can say is, WTF? Yes, I know, ugly language and I apologize, its just what is going through my head the past couple days. Kind of like a mantra--"wtf, wtf, wtf, wtf..." can you just imagine it? Festive season, smiles and joyful tunes abound, and all I hear in my head is "la la la laaaaaa wtf la la la wtf la la la laaaa wtf". At least I'm not asking "why?". I'm so ready for the hidden cameras to become visible so I can see its all a setup. And confetti will rain down upon my upturned face, as I scream in surprise and joy--oh crap, choke choke, that damn confetti just went down my throat, argh..wait, no, no confetti just my cough and reality.
"Life has a funny, funny way of helping you out when you're feeling down and everything blows up in your faaaaaaaayaaaaayaaaace...." Words by Alanis Morisette. I'll wait for the reasons, I'll watch for the signs pointing me in the right direction. I'll work back towards digging down deep and get that faith I have rolling me along again. Some day I'll look back and laugh. NOT! I've already erupted in fits of inappropriate, untimely giggles, why wait?
Saturday, November 29, 2008
Friday, November 28, 2008
Why a new blog?
I need a "place" to journal my own grownup world. This will be my place to peruse the far reaches of my mind, and to take you all along for the ride. Buckle your seatbelts, its bound to get bumpy. :)
Sadness
How can I possibly convey the sadness I am feeling over the deaths of the young, beautiful Rabbi and Rivka Holtzberg? There are no words to describe the intense shock and grief I feel over two people I have never met. Its the Jewish connection; its the invisible yet invincible tie that binds me to the past, present, and future of Judaism everywhere. It is, for me, not abstract; it is physical and emotional and real.
This young couple serving the Chabad lost their lives simply for being Jewish. This sweet baby Moshe has become orphaned simply because he is Jewish. I suppose I must look at the other side of the coin; baby Moshe was saved because he was Jewish--his Nanny was able to escape with the baby, I imagine this nanny knew that the little boy would also be killed.
I can only pray, and keep typing out my thoughts. Here is the email most recently received from Chabad:
In shock, we join more than 3000 Chabad Centers and world Jewry in mourning the tragic and senseless murder of our friends and colleagues, Rabbi Gavriel Holtzberg and his wife, Rivkah, Chabad emissaries to Mumbai, India, along with other Jewish hostages (may Hashem avenge their blood!)
My emotions are raw and numb and I don't really have any words to describe my feelings. The only thing which comes to mind is, let's fight terror by increasing in our good deeds. Let's just do random acts of kindness. Even though we may not feel like it, let's do extra mitzvos.
Light candles, study torah, go to shul, give charity, say a prayer...whatever. Let us become just a little better for the memory of Gavriel, Rivkah, and the other terrorist victims.
To support their orphaned toddler, go to www.chabadindia.org For more information about this selfless, young couple please go to www.ChabadMedford.org/773691
May G-d watch over us, and may we merit the end of all our pain and suffering with the arrival of Moshiach, NOW!!
Although this is not a scheduled week for a Minyan, we have decided to hold a Friday Night Minyan this week in merit of Rabbi Gavriel Holtzberg, his wife Rivkah, and the other Jews that were with them.
The Minyan will take place at our home 22 Wisina Ct., Medford, NJ.
Feel free to forward this email.
www.ChabadMedford.org/Minyan
Shabbat Shalom,
Rabbi Yitzchok
Chabad in Medford
www.ChabadMedford.org
This email was sent to momluvs4kidz2000@gmail.com by rabbi@chabadmedford.com.
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This young couple serving the Chabad lost their lives simply for being Jewish. This sweet baby Moshe has become orphaned simply because he is Jewish. I suppose I must look at the other side of the coin; baby Moshe was saved because he was Jewish--his Nanny was able to escape with the baby, I imagine this nanny knew that the little boy would also be killed.
I can only pray, and keep typing out my thoughts. Here is the email most recently received from Chabad:
In shock, we join more than 3000 Chabad Centers and world Jewry in mourning the tragic and senseless murder of our friends and colleagues, Rabbi Gavriel Holtzberg and his wife, Rivkah, Chabad emissaries to Mumbai, India, along with other Jewish hostages (may Hashem avenge their blood!)
My emotions are raw and numb and I don't really have any words to describe my feelings. The only thing which comes to mind is, let's fight terror by increasing in our good deeds. Let's just do random acts of kindness. Even though we may not feel like it, let's do extra mitzvos.
Light candles, study torah, go to shul, give charity, say a prayer...whatever. Let us become just a little better for the memory of Gavriel, Rivkah, and the other terrorist victims.
To support their orphaned toddler, go to www.chabadindia.org For more information about this selfless, young couple please go to www.ChabadMedford.org/773691
May G-d watch over us, and may we merit the end of all our pain and suffering with the arrival of Moshiach, NOW!!
Although this is not a scheduled week for a Minyan, we have decided to hold a Friday Night Minyan this week in merit of Rabbi Gavriel Holtzberg, his wife Rivkah, and the other Jews that were with them.
The Minyan will take place at our home 22 Wisina Ct., Medford, NJ.
Feel free to forward this email.
www.ChabadMedford.org/Minyan
Shabbat Shalom,
Rabbi Yitzchok
Chabad in Medford
www.ChabadMedford.org
This email was sent to momluvs4kidz2000@gmail.com by rabbi@chabadmedford.com.
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