Posted by in Uncategorized Today is Thanksgiving here in the States. It is a time for family and friends to gather around a festive holiday meal. That meal, traditionally of Turkey, cranberries and some kind of potatoes will have hundreds of ethnic variations in addition to Traditional foods so often pictured. My Vietnamese manicurist told me they prepare wonderful…Read more »
Posted by in Uncategorized Parshat Vayetze Genesis 28:10–32:3 Jacob is on the run. He is on the run from his brother Esau who is upset with him because he “stole” their father’s blessing. At their mother’s urging, Jacob is to go to Haran to her brother’s home. Jacob begins his journey with a dream. The dream he has is…Read more »
Posted by in Uncategorized Thanksgiving Day is here. It brings fond memories of snuggling up with my Dad to watch the Macy’s parade. I loved to see the balloons pass by; cartoon heroes in 3-D. Today that isn’t such a big deal as 3-D movies are all the rage. But in the early 1960’s it was magic. Even…Read more »
Posted by in Uncategorized As America prepares for its Feast on Thanksgiving I am struck by the frenzy that is always a part of this week. The rush of cars to the airport to travel far and wide to reunite with friends and family. The rush at the grocery store to pick up the goods for “The Meal”. …Read more »
Posted by in Uncategorized I can’t believe it-Thanksgiving is just a few days a way. In a little over a week, Americans will be asked to gather with family and friends and eat their way to gratitude. This year in light of so many who have so few, take some real time to give back. Food pantries are pushed…Read more »
Posted by in Torah Commentary Parshat Vayeshev Genesis 37:1-40:23 As we Americans prepare for our Thanksgiving holiday on Thursday, family issues always come to the foreground. The Norman Rockwell paintings of happy families sitting around festive holiday tables come to mind. And for some families that is what this holiday will be about. Everyone will come together, laugh and enjoy…Read more »
Posted by in Jews and Christmas, Uncategorized Christmas is already here. It started before Halloween this year. I went into the pharmacy before Halloween and there along side the bags of candy were the Christmas decorations. Now in these few days before Thanksgiving, Christmas is already here with carols playing on loudspeakers in every store. I find it amazing that my minister…Read more »
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