23rd July, 2011 - Posted by admin - No Comments
What sad news there has been in the media this motzash. Signing onto Facebook, my newsfeed was filled with links and comments about the death of singer Amy Winehouse. She was 27 and joins the infamous “27 Club” which includes Brian Jones, Kurt Cobain, Janis Joplin, Jimi Hendrix among others. There were also references to […] Read More
28th June, 2011 - Posted by admin - No Comments
It’s now been over 5 years since Gilad Shalit, Eldad Regev and Ehud Goldwasser were abducted (and in the latter two cases, murdered) by Hamas. Over the past few years, there have been comparisons and reflections on how we are living our lives and what’s happened, and how Gilad hasn’t been able to go on […] Read More
12th June, 2011 - Posted by admin - No Comments
What an interesting past few hours I’ve had. I called my sister and she told me that one of my parents close friends passed away. I loved that friend. When I was in the States for Pesach in 2010, my Mom and I spent a lot of time together with her. She was the sweetest, […] Read More
15th May, 2011 - Posted by admin - No Comments
As I may or may not have mentioned in previous posts, a few months ago I started taking a Dale Carnegie course. The course is geared to help business professionals improve their leadership, interpersonal skills and self-confidence. Tonight the entire three and a half hour session was focused on showing appreciation and giving people compliments. […] Read More
14th May, 2011 - Posted by admin - No Comments
1. I had dreads for part of my year in Israel and Freshman year of college. 2. I was a nationally ranked runner in high school 3. I play guitar. 4. My first word was in Spanish, “mas” (more) 5. I have an older brother and sister. 6. I love alternative rock music. 7. I […] Read More
2nd May, 2011 - Posted by admin - No Comments
When people ask me what TV shows I watch, I tell them that I only have time for two or three and that they include the new 90210, old episodes of How I Met Your Mother, and Glee. I have no qualms about liking Glee. It is witty, has amazing musical numbers, and the storyline […] Read More
2nd May, 2011 - Posted by admin - No Comments
Over Pesach, I finished reading Exodus and started reading Aleppo Tales about the Syrian community in Aleppo in the late 1800s and early 1900s. I only read a few chapters before I returned to Israel but so far the faith in G-d that the community had and the stories that happened as a result are […] Read More
24th April, 2011 - Posted by admin - No Comments
I created this list because I felt my life was out of control and I wanted to set guidelines to balance it. I intended on taking everything one step at a time and doing things in increments. That’s not my natural style and I’ve recently reached the point where I realized it’s a little out […] Read More
17th April, 2011 - Posted by admin - No Comments
I’m gonna be very open, several months ago my parents told me that they were planning to go to Israel for Passover, especially since my relatives in the Gush had invited them, which would mean my parents really wouldn’t have to do much for the holiday. My relatives were really excited for them to come. […] Read More
17th April, 2011 - Posted by admin - No Comments
There once was a girl named Rose. When she was little she was talkative and adventurous. She relied on no one and found it hard to forge long-lasting relationships. By the time she got to high-school she became quiet and reserved, and confided in few. She would get lost in the fantasy world of TV […] Read More
