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— Down Syndrome, giants, heroes, Matan, neighbors, Shabbat —

Living Among Giants

February 18, 2013

Matan had a friend over for Shabbat this week. During Friday night dinner, I asked him how many brothers and sisters he has, how old they are, where they go to school and the like. He rattled off a long list of kids, including a two and a half year old brother and a one… Read More Living Among Giants

— Ethiopia, Operation Solomon, Shabbat —

Operation Solomon and a Game of Monopoly

December 10, 2011

It all started yesterday at about 2 pm. Matan got a mysterious phone call asking if we had room to sleep two boys. He answered “yes.” Hmmm….well, ok. Since he had already answered yes, I figured we could scrounge up some sheets and welcome them in for Shabbat. “Um,” I asked Matan, “Who is this… Read More Operation Solomon and a Game of Monopoly

— children, lessons, Shabbat —

The Sunsets of Our Lives

October 1, 2011

I’m often amazed by what I learn from my children, rather than the other way around. Today, towards the end of Shabbat, Yehuda came running in from playing. I was engrossed in a book and Josh was reading the paper. We were both enjoying a few quiet moments while all of the kids were entertained… Read More The Sunsets of Our Lives

— Aliyah, guests, Maryland, Nefesh B'Nefesh, Shabbat, Shabbat invitation, Shavuot —

The First Invitation…A Beginning

June 12, 2011

Many peoples’ lives take a linear path, like a non-stop, domestic flight. They know where they started and they know where they will end. They are born and raised in one location – and they remain in that place physically and spiritually as they age. My life, on the other hand, has been more like… Read More The First Invitation…A Beginning

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