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Thursday, October 20, 2016

Yom Kippur 5777

These are photos from our Yom Kippur service this month. The one above is of Jonathan, sitting on the front row, listening intently to Rabbi Jem. Since he loves music, he was fascinated by the Avinu Malkenu and the Kol Nidre. He's seven years old now, so he was able to read the Machzor along with the congregation.

Our service includes teshuvah (repentance), confession of our sins, and a committment to make amends to anyone we have sinned against. It is a holy and somber time as we realize anew how much we need His grace and forgiveness.

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After the service, we rejoiced in Yeshua HaMashiach, whose blood makes atonement for our sins, and then we all danced together. This is the song we sang and danced to: Mashiach ben David by Lenny and Varda.

After the dancing, we all stood in a circle and shared testimonies of G-d's reality in our lives. Because we've just gone through Hurricane Matthew, we all had grateful hearts and stories of His protection. Young and old alike shared testimonies.

This little one shared her dream that a hurricane was coming (before it had even formed). Her mother had the same dream. Amazing, right?

Jonathan shared how he and his parents prayed for G-d to "push" the storm away. His prayer was answered, because the storm wobbled away from our coast.

Here's a picture of our mishpocha, all together, clothed in white, rejoicing in the power of the blood of the Lamb.

It was a blessed time we shared together. Below, Rabbi Jem and I are standing with two very special children that we dearly love.

To learn more about Yom Kippur, click on this LINK.

As I write this, we are in the middle of our eight-day celebration of Sukkot. I'll be sharing pictures next week.

Blessings to you, Gail-Friends.

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Friday, October 14, 2016

Sabbath Music - Avinu Malkeinu

This past week, we've spent cleaning up after Hurricane Matthew, and putting our house back in order. All of this while enjoying having our seven-year old grandson stay with us. We're calling it Camp Gi-Gi-Paw-Paw. He's with us because his parents have been working night and day to clean up the mess from the roof and water damage inside their home. Please continue to pray for them.

This picture above was posted by a local radio station, Z88.3 of Orlando. My daughter had a vision of this very same thing as we were preparing for the hurricane last week. She and her little family prayed for G-d to push that storm away. He did that very thing. The storm was predicted to hit the Space Coast, but "wobbled" west so we did not get a direct hit. Even though she has suffered a lot of damage, she's been faithful to praise G-d for his provision and protection and for the family, friends and neighbors who have reached out with help.

At the end of our Yom Kippur service this week, we all gave testimonies of how G-d helped and protected us through the storm. It was a Hallelujah time! It was also a humbling time, as we all are experiencing first hand the reality of His protection and provision in our lives.We also rejoiced in the provision of Yeshua HaMashiach's blood to cover our sins. This is the song we sang and danced to that night. (Mashiach ben David by Lenny and Varda)

To learn more about Yom Kippur, click on this LINK.

This song is one we sing each year during the High Holy Days. It is a reverent prayer for G-d to bless us in the year ahead. This version is by Barbara Streisand, and even though I disagree with her politics, I love her voice. Listen and be blessed.

Avinu Malkeinu

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Sunday, September 13, 2015

Shana Tova 5776

Happy New Year, Gail-Friends. Today at sundown we'll celebrate Rosh Hashanah. It is one of Hashem's commanded Feasts and Festivals:

And in the seventh month, on the first day of the month, ye shall have an holy convocation; ye shall do no servile work: it is a day of blowing the trumpets unto you. Numbers 29:1 (see also
Leviticus 23:23-25)

I'm feeling creative and have enjoyed preparing and decorating for this holiday. I made a banner (above) and am perusing recipes that use apples and honey.

As we were decorating the synagogue dining room, I told Rabbi Jem, "You know we are so blessed to have so many holidays to enjoy."

This morning, I woke up at 4 am, and made this pomegranate decoration. It was fun, and I think I'll make more.

Pomegranates are mentioned many times in the Bible. I'll write more about them this week. It is an interesting study.

Tonight, we'll have our Rosh Hashanah service, and eat sweet things during oneg. This is a feast day, so we'll enjoy it fully, because our next appointed time is Yom Kippur, which is a day of fasting.

Tonight, we begin the ten days of awe, which is a time of introspection and soul searching, leading up to Yom Kippur. We will be still and draw near to Hashem, asking him to reveal any sins that have crept into our lives.

Rosh Hashanah is also the beginning of the new year on the Jewish calendar. So, that's why I say, "L'Shana Tovah" - Happy New Year to y'all. I think 5776 is going to be a very good year!

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Sunday, March 16, 2014

Chag Purim Sameach!

Hamentaschen recipe HERE

Chag Purim Sameach - Happy Purim! We are smack-dab in the middle of it, as we say down south! Purim began at sundown last evening and continues through till sundown tonight.

Purim is a time of fun, food and fellowship in our lives. We read "the whole magilla" - the entire book of Esther and we remember the power of Adonai to save us in times of distress. We also remember that, like Esther, we were born for such a time as this - to fulfill G-d's call on our lives. You can learn about Purim here on my blog.

Didn't my hamentaschen turn out beautifully? I was very pleased with them this year. I think I have the hang of using my thumbs to make the shape of Hamen's hat. They're very easy to make with my recipe here

We did a Purim play at the synagogue and it was so much fun. Some people dressed up and some just wore hats. We used printed scripts and didn't rehearse (on purpose), so that added to the laughter. Here's the cast:

Before the play started, we had a surprise visit from the oldest rabbi of Israel. He was visiting the area, and dropped in for a visit. He was a hoot!

After the play started, we had another surprise visitor. Our grandson walked through the play unexpectedly....

Our grandson stealing the show!

That little stinker had gone in the other room and found the oldest rabbi's get-up. He put it on and came strolling through the play. We all cracked up!!! I would say he's a ham, but that's not kosher. (laughing). Anyway, he really stole the show. Here's a picture I took after the party:

Chag Purim is one of the songs we sing at Purim:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rpmEq3VnWIs

And I love the Maccabeats that tells the story of Purim in a fun way:

I'd love to hear about your Purim celebration!

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