Tuesday, October 28, 2008
Wednesday, October 22, 2008
Tuesday, October 14, 2008
Another movie
This one is from a month ago, you can see the difference! How sweet is Adina with the baby!
Monday, October 13, 2008
Sunday, October 12, 2008
Wednesday, October 8, 2008
Wednesday, September 3, 2008
Tuesday, September 2, 2008
Adina's quilt
She made this as a housewarming gift for Grandma Bette and Grandpa Paul. It took a lot of work! We're proud of you Adina!
Monday, September 1, 2008
Yosef's report card
Dear All,
We got back on Thursday afternoon from our 2008 US tour, and have been gradually getting over jet lag... the big news, of course, is going back to school yesterday. Some were excited, some were nervous, and some were both - but all seem to have gotten off to a good start. Adina is in 5th grade, and likes her teacher, Yosef in 3rd, and ditto, and Atara Tiferet continues in her gan from last year.
Yosef hadn't gotten his report card yet, so he brought it home yesterday - another great report! Lots of B+'s, with one A- and one B. Especially of note is his Expression grade of "Very Good," which shows considerable improvement from the boy who needed speech therapy in first grade! His Rebbe writes, "I enjoyed teaching you a lot! You are polite and are a good person (translator's note: How do I translate "Middot tovot?"). You invest in your studies, and help your friends with innocence and a shining face! You're a smart and curious student, who loves to learn and increase knowledge. May you continue thus, and succeed in third grade!"
We got back on Thursday afternoon from our 2008 US tour, and have been gradually getting over jet lag... the big news, of course, is going back to school yesterday. Some were excited, some were nervous, and some were both - but all seem to have gotten off to a good start. Adina is in 5th grade, and likes her teacher, Yosef in 3rd, and ditto, and Atara Tiferet continues in her gan from last year.
Yosef hadn't gotten his report card yet, so he brought it home yesterday - another great report! Lots of B+'s, with one A- and one B. Especially of note is his Expression grade of "Very Good," which shows considerable improvement from the boy who needed speech therapy in first grade! His Rebbe writes, "I enjoyed teaching you a lot! You are polite and are a good person (translator's note: How do I translate "Middot tovot?"). You invest in your studies, and help your friends with innocence and a shining face! You're a smart and curious student, who loves to learn and increase knowledge. May you continue thus, and succeed in third grade!"
Tuesday, July 22, 2008
Tragedy and heroism
Dear all,
Sadly, a little boy, Nitai Ruyami, was killed in a fire in his home in Keshet, a yishuv in the Golan. He and his sister were pulled out of their burning house by a neighbor. Eliyah, his 11-year-old sister, is still in serious condition at Rambam Hospital in Haifa.
This quote is from HaAretz: "I heard the mother crying for help," said Amichai Gil, 24..."I woke up and ran outside with my father. Several people and I tried to enter the second floor, by the stairs, but it was impossible. The house was full of very thick smoke. We thought we could get in through the window. Someone brought a ladder, we climbed...At some point I understood that every minute was important to save the two children. I covered my face with a wet towel and went inside. It was impossible to see anything. I felt around until I felt one of the children's beds. I took the child and passed it to the people waiting at the window, and I went to search for the other one. I eventually found the child on the floor and brought it out too."
I am utterly moved by this story, and think it a) should be front page, and b) the headline should have been, "Neighbor risks life for kids." Because Keshet is a lot like Cochav HaShachar, I can see it all happening. For those who want to doven for Eliyah's recovery, her name is Eliyah bat Ayelet.
Sadly, a little boy, Nitai Ruyami, was killed in a fire in his home in Keshet, a yishuv in the Golan. He and his sister were pulled out of their burning house by a neighbor. Eliyah, his 11-year-old sister, is still in serious condition at Rambam Hospital in Haifa.
This quote is from HaAretz: "I heard the mother crying for help," said Amichai Gil, 24..."I woke up and ran outside with my father. Several people and I tried to enter the second floor, by the stairs, but it was impossible. The house was full of very thick smoke. We thought we could get in through the window. Someone brought a ladder, we climbed...At some point I understood that every minute was important to save the two children. I covered my face with a wet towel and went inside. It was impossible to see anything. I felt around until I felt one of the children's beds. I took the child and passed it to the people waiting at the window, and I went to search for the other one. I eventually found the child on the floor and brought it out too."
I am utterly moved by this story, and think it a) should be front page, and b) the headline should have been, "Neighbor risks life for kids." Because Keshet is a lot like Cochav HaShachar, I can see it all happening. For those who want to doven for Eliyah's recovery, her name is Eliyah bat Ayelet.
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