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Yeshuas Hashem K’heref Ayin.

(That was a bracha)

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Falling off the page.

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Not really a story but still very nice. Its from Jew in the City.

I Just Called to Say I Love You: Why Orthodox Jews Pray Every Day

One afternoon, about six years ago, when I called my husband at work, his secretary informed me that he hadn’t arrived that day. My heart pounded as my fingers instinctively dialed the numbers to his cell phone. When it went straight to voicemail, I was certain my worst nightmare had come true.

An hour, and many morbid thoughts later, my husband called me like nothing was wrong. Apparently he’d slipped into the office without his secretary seeing him and had been in a meeting all morning.

The worrying I did that day was some of the most justified worrying I have ever done. Much of the rest of it has bordered on insane. (A couple months ago I was convinced that my husband had died three times in a single day – three times before 11:15AM to be exact.)

My mother’s a worrier too. It’s why she calls at least once a day, every day. We don’t always have the most in depth conversation, but she checks in with my two sisters and me each day to find out a) How are you? b) How’s [insert son-in-law’s name]? c) How are the kids? She checks in like this before Shabbos and after Shabbos. Even when she travels abroad, she finds a phone nearly everyday just to get in those three basic questions.

Despite the fact that I’ve been out of her house for over a decade, my mother and I remain very close – almost like I never left, actually – and I believe a large part of this is due to the fact that we’re constantly speaking. Not every conversation is the most meaningful, but our regular talks ensure that we are always up to date with the goings-on in each other’s lives.

So when my 5 year old daughter recently asked why we have to daven (pray) every single day, I knew exactly what to tell her. “Can you imagine going a day without speaking to Mommy?” I asked. “We talk to Hashem all the time so we can be as close as you and I are.”

The most basic goal of Judaism is to establish a connection with the Almighty. One of the ways we achieve this closeness is by regularly “being in touch.” And just like with my mother’s and my conversations, not every single tefilah (prayer) is an earth-shattering experience. Sometimes prayer can even feel a bit humdrum.

But checking in regularly keeps God on our minds, and keeps the lines of communication open. So during those times when we really need help from Above, making the “call” comes easily and effortlessly. (And it never goes to voicemail.)

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What do you call a dead mouse?

mice-eh shehaya

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There is a very famous story of a young girl standing on a street corner selling apples. Someone comes over and knocks over the entire container and apples begin rolling every which way. The girl stands there not doing anything until someone says to her “if you can’t get everything, at least get what you can.” Sometimes during davening, a persons mind wanders but no one should think the whole davening is over because some of it is lost. Its better to get some apples than no apples.

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I would want to know if someone knew who I was. Think of it this way, if you were talking to someone, wouldn’t you want to know if there was someone else listening in to the conversation?

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Google Lake George Minyan and Saratoga Chabad. The first link for both has some good info there, just call to make sure its current (as far as Minyanim). Travelodge is between Lake George village (the lake, a Price Chopper with a Kosher section and gift shop type stores) and Queensbury (the next town- there are some good outlet stores there and you can get good sales if you go at the end of August). I think Travelodge gives a discount if you mention the Lake George Minyan.

(Sorry I know that was wordy)

(There is a Wal Mart in Queensbury and you can get some things there (no Kosher section, but some stuff with an OU) and a Price Chopper with a Kosher section but don’t plan to stock up there.)

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coke, have you been here before with a different SN?

(Not trying to out you or anything, just curious)

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aries, good point. Not everyone can be a teacher. I’ve had some who would fit perfectly in the “how not to do it” category.

As for the OP, like mischiefmaker said, thats the way our world is set up, unfortunately. How many special-needs children don’t get the help they need because of shidduchim…?

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Some people swear by meditation.

Poor choice of words.

😉

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I feel for you. (Really.)

I try to think to myself that a bad day once in a while is actually a good thing, it makes me appreciate the fact that B”H the majority of my days are (very) good.

Hatzlacha with whatever you’re dealing with.

If you want to vent or scream, I’m volunteering for the job.

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KKH: I remember one about a Chevy called something which translated to “doesn’t go” (or something like that).

ABCDEFGHIJKL: Past few years. Do I know you?

cshapiro, the older Rabbi Blum started the ITFAPOD thing.

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Was the OP edited? I don’t see anything disrespectful.

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ZK, please don’t take this as an attack because in no way is it intended as one. This is not the first place you’ve been pretty harsh on “basket of radishes” and I think you’re taking things a little too far. I would tend to agree with you (in general- and I usually enjoy your posts) but I don’t believe in going around with a hammer and knocking everyone down.

To be honest, if I were reading some things posted here I don’t know that I would be attracted to Yiddishkeit. No one wants to be told they will burn forever. My point is please go a little easier in the future. Thank you.

Please be mochel me if I hurt you in any way. I just felt this needed to be said.

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Was the bagel theory from before my time?

Getting a “B” (Rabbi Blum)

Free period? Whats that?

Eddie?

Those sink things in the C class on every floor?

A Point to Ponder?

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Remember ITFAPODS?

“Song is heard…”

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Cold smoked turkey.

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Depends for what. Something Hashkafa related I would probably do it anonymously on asktherabbi or a similar site unless it happened to come up in conversation. For more personal things (like dating) a female mentor. I know many single girls have a rav they discuss things with but for something personal IMO its just funny to have a “relationship” with a rav.

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Anyone else want to start a Mod 80 fan club?

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From google:

While this parve Onion Kugel is amazingly tasty, you have to be motivated to make it – unless you are one of those fortunate few who don’t mind chopping onions. Once you get past the onions, the rest of the recipe is simple as pie.

Cook Time: 1 hour

Total Time: 1 hour

Ingredients:

5 large onions, chopped

1/2 cup canola oil

4 eggs

3/4 cup water

1 1/2 cups flour

1 teaspoon baking powder

3 tablespoons onion soup mix

black pepper

canned mushrooms, drained (optional)

Preparation:

2. Chop onions. Heat 1/4 cup oil in a large frying pan. Saute onions until transparent. Set aside to cool.

3. In a large bowl, mix the rest of the oil with eggs and water. Add cooled sauteed onions.

4. In a small bowl, mix flour with baking powder. Stir into the onion-egg mixture.

5. Spice with onion soup mix and pepper. Add mushrooms, if desired.

Serving Suggestions: Serve warm as a side dish.

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3 lg onions, diced

2 Tbsps oil

1 egg

Dough:

3 cups flour

3/4 cup oil

3/4 cup water

3/4 tsp salt.

Fry onions in oil until translucent. Let cool. Mix egg in.

Mix the dough together.

Roll dough in jellyroll fashion, into 2 rolls.

Spead half of onion mixture into each roll.

Shmear with egg on top to make shiny

Bake 45-60 minutes on 350.

Just made this today, always a hit.

You can make a mushroom sauce with it if you’re feeling fancy

I’m not taking responsibility for angry people if these don’t come out 😉

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ok now when is Seasons in Queens gonna open ? they were supposed to open a couple months ago but the store was set on fire.

Check their Facebook page.

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*Bump*

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