March 1, 2002
Hi and Shabbat Shalom!
Can you believe that it's March already????
The Purim carnival was terrific!
Tonight is Tot Shabbat and Sydney's class will be featured!
From Temple we will head to our monthly Minyan...(Chavurah)Our Minyan families have been together for over 25 years......Pintos, Gendelmans,
Gotkowitz, Fines, Kroll-Weinberg, Feinmans, Rosenbergs, Barskeys, Levys, Morrisons, long distance Saidmans and those no longer with us....Dona Shenkman and Barbara and Maynard Hurwitz..
Please be sure to check out our Madrichim website...
and...Mr.Rick and I are looking forward to having you all fill in the blanks....and send pictures..
Remember, the password is xxxx
Your Mad year is the year in Sept of your 8th grade...
Enjoy the following...
Love,
Eemah
Hello Eemah! Wow, very pretty e-mail...you are definetely an artist! Thanks for keeping us all informed and just wanted to add sister Tammy to the list of upcoming weddings. Tammy's getting married July 14th, and thus my dad can finally relax (marrying off all of his daughters)! Love to you all,
Jennifer B.H. (Pickle)
Good morning Eemah,
Thank you for the Hamantashen recipe. Even though I am on a sucessful diet at
this time, I think I will try out your recipe and take them into work. What a
treat for the Mormons and Baptist !
Hope all is well and warm.
-18 degrees right now (8:09am)
yesterday I had some driveway shoveling to finish before work and it was ONLY
-14 degrees at that time. Ha Ha Ha to you "sun" people.
Love, Stephanie Lynn (Sosna)
HOW DO YOU DECIDE WHO TO MARRY?
You got to find somebody who likes the same stuff. Like, if you like
sports, she should like it that you like sports, and she should keep the
chips and dip coming.
--Alan, age 10
No person really decides before they Grow up who they're going to marry.
God decides it all way before, and you get to find out later who you're
stuck with.
--Kirsten, age 10
WHAT IS THE RIGHT AGE TO GET MARRIED?
Twenty-three is the best age because you know the person FOREVER by then.
--Camille, age 10
No age is good to get married at. You Got to be a fool to get
married.
--Freddie, age 6
HOW CAN A STRANGER TELL IF TWO PEOPLE ARE MARRIED?
You might have to guess, based on Whether they seem to be yelling at the
same kids.
--Derrick, age 8
WHAT DO YOU THINK YOUR MOM AND DAD HAVE IN COMMON?
Both don't want any more kids.
--Lori, age 8
WHAT DO MOST PEOPLE DO ON A DATE?
Dates are for having fun, and people should use them to get to know each
other. Even boys have something to say if you listen long enough.
--Lynnette, age 8
On the first date, they just tell each other lies, and that usually gets
them interested enough to go for a second date.
--Martin, age 10
WHAT WOULD YOU DO ON A FIRST DATE THAT WAS TURNING SOUR?
I'd run home and play dead. The next day I would call all the newspapers
and make sure they wrote about me in all the dead columns.
--Craig, age 9
WHEN IS IT OKAY TO KISS SOMEONE?
When they're rich. --Pam, age 7
The law says you have to be eighteen, so I wouldn't want to mess with
that.
--Curt, age 7
The rule goes like this: If you kiss someone, then you should marry them
and have kids with them. It's the right thing to do.
--Howard, age 8
IS IT BETTER TO BE SINGLE OR MARRIED?
I don't know which is better, but I'll tell you one thing. I'm never
going to with my wife. I don't want to be all grossed out.
--Theodore, age 8
It's better for girls to be single but not for boys. Boys need someone
to clean up after them.
--Anita, age 9
HOW WOULD THE WORLD BE DIFFERENT IF PEOPLE DIDN'T GET MARRIED?
There sure would be a lot of kids to explain, wouldn't there?
--Kelvin, age 8
"And the #1 Favorite is........"
HOW WOULD YOU MAKE A MARRIAGE WORK?
Tell your wife that she looks pretty, even if she looks like a truck.
--Ricky, age 10
March 8, 2002
Shabbat Shalom!
Today, March 8, is David's and my 38th Wedding Anniversary!
We are celebrating by going to family services at Temple...My 5th grade Hebrew class is leading the service...(the 54 students include kids of Robbie Ilko, Michelle Raffelson and Scott Silverman, Karen Foster, Adam Leeds, and Ruthie Rap.....)and the Day School 1st grade(with daughter of Carla Levant) is singing an adorable Mitzvah song ( I wrote it to the tune of It's a small world....)
Actually...David probably will stay home with Buster and Bailey!
Our real anniversary celebration is our trip to Peru and Equador at the end of this month...Matzah at Machu Picchu........and the Galapagos........We are sooooo excited!
Let's seeeeeee...I've sent in some photos for our webpage...
Rick Shumacher is doing an incredible job.......Puleeze send in whatever you have...Rick said that he will put in photos of individuals on your personal page which you get to by clicking on your name....also your info will be available when you send it in to me.....or you can send them directly to Rick through the website.....I don't really understand that stuff!
Please send photos and bio info! This is soooo much fun!
What ever happened to:
The Fiel sisters (Aren't they related to the Pollock sisters?)
Jeri Janowski (Malin)
Marty Malin
the Karliner kids
and other folks from your classes.......
and....I need emails for them and for:
Diane Solomon
Marni Leeds
David Sandweiss
Debbie Sandweiss
Caroline Goor
Eden Zigman
Jimmy Lewis
Suzanna Forman
Mazal Tov:
Ari Harrison's marriage!
Jenny Lewis' mom's big birthday!
Other news....
The dynamic duo, Joel Gendelman and Gregg Temkin are still living it up...this time a in Las Vegas!
There was a wonderful kick off info session on Wednesday on the possibility of a new San Diego Jewish camp near Idlewield...Todd Kobernick is one of the major movers......also there was Myla Wingard...She was the 10 year old fiddler in our 1969 production of Fiddler on the Roof in Hebrew!! (Those photos will soon be on our webpage!!) Also there were Louie Vener, Lee Finkel's Mom,Bret and Leslie Scher's folks and many other interested people.......Steve Makoff (Jennifer's dad) was one of the speakers...and Daniel Schlafman's Mother-in-law is one of the spearheaders of this amazing undertaking!
Jewish camping is the greatest adventure for kids and adults who are kids at heart!
By the way...this year's Hebrew Camp is at the end of April!
I'll let you know which "Evrit Chayas" we will be using!
Have a wonderful Shabbat!
Love,
Eemah
Here's an idea from
Karen FosterSilberman:
For all of you who have left over Hamentashen and can't bear the thought of
throwing out your precious children's(or your) efforts, I have a few
suggestions!
Shellack(sp?) them and add a pin on the back for the small ones. Next year,
great costume piece!
Use them as Doorstops
Use them as Paperweights! Grandparents love them!!!
Save them throughout the years and lay them in cement pavers as a walkway to
your sukkah spot!
Karen
And...important advice from Stuart and Suzanna Forman's dad
> "Things I Wish I'd Known ...Before I Went Out In The
> Real World"
>
> 1. Any and all compliments can be handled by simply
> saying "Why, thankyou" (though it helps if you say it with a
> Southern accent).
>
> 2. Some people are working backstage, some are
> playing in the orchestra, some are on stage singing, some are in the
> audience as critics and some are
there to applaud. Know who and where you are.
>
> 3. Never give yourself a haircut after three
> margaritas.
>
> 4. When baking, follow directions. When cooking, go
> by your own taste.
>
> 5. Never continue dating anyone who is rude to the
> waiters and doesn't
> like dogs/cats.
>
> 6. Good sex should involve laughter. Because think
> about it, it is funny.
>
> 7. You need only two tools. WD-40 and duct tape. If
> it doesn't move and
> it should, use WD-40. If it moves and
> shouldn't, use the tape.
>
> 8. The five most essential words for a healthy,
> vital relationship "I
> apologize" and "You are right."
>
> 9. Everyone seems normal until you get to know them.
>
> 10. When you make a mistake, make amends
> immediately. It's easier to eat
> crow while it's still warm.
>
> 11. The only really good advice that I remember my
> mother ever gave me
> was,"Go! You might meet somebody!"
>
> 12. If he/she says that you are too good for
> him/her--believe it.
>
> 13. I've learned to pick my battles; I ask myself,
> 'Will this matter one
> year from now? How about one month? One week?
> One day?'
>
> 14. Never pass up an opportunity to pee.
>
> 15. If you woke up breathing, congratulations! You
> have another chance!
>
> 16. Living well really is the best revenge. Being
> miserable because of a
> bad or former relationship just might mean
> that the other person was right
> about you.
>
> 17. Knowing how to listen to music is as great a
> talent as knowing how to
> make it.
>
> 18. Work is good but it's not that important.
>
> 19. Never underestimate the kindness of your fellow
> man.
>
> 20. And finally... Be really nice to your friends.
> You never know when
> you are going to need them to empty your
> bedpan.
March 15, 2002
Hi and Shabbat Shalom!
Wow!
Be sure to check out our Mad website......There are lots of new photos!
and remember...the password is xxxx..It's magical! When you click on a photo on the main page..other photos in that category magically appear.......will wonders never cease?????????
Send in your favorite photos...
Todah Rabah Mr. Rick! You are doing such a great job.......
Let's see...Last Shabbat I schmoozed with the following old friends after Services......Ruthie Rap and Kevin Wexler from Camp Beth Israel...Jeff Silberman and his wonderful wife Karen Foster.....Robbie Ilko, Michelle Raffelson and Scott Silverman, Carla Levant and Amy Haimsohn's mom who told me that Amy is expecting!
Mazal Tov!
The week before I saw Paula Gerome for a second...Does anyone have her email? and did I tell you that Liz Marsh dropped by my class with her cute fiance? Little Matt Rosenberg just had a 30th birthday party....Be sure to check out his consecration photo on our website. He's the tallest one!.......and look carefully at the Gerome twins in the front row.....and can you find Dr.Bret Scher? and Dana Newman? Do you recognize the adults?
Family news: Lani and Erin are coming in this weekend......Dan finishes up at Stanford in June...........Avi is just about to crawl......and Syd is tooooo adorable for words.....
Buster and Bailey will guard the house when David and I leave for South America next Friday....So.....I'll catchup with you in mid-April!
Have lots of super Shabbatot!
Love,
Eemah
Enjoy the following:
Happy Anniversary Eemah!
I see that you are going to Peru. My husband, George,
is from Lima, Peru. We visited there a few years ago
and had a wonderful time. We also went to Machu Pichu.
I'm sure you'll love it.
The countdown is on for Baby Bronstein to arrive. April
8th due date and I'm feeling great! I'll keep you posted
Love, Julie(Epstein)
Mazal Tov on the anniversary!
My daughter Rachel (age 8) performed yesterday in an all-London Israeli
Dance Festival. She also won a prize for her artwork -- a picture of
Jerusalem. All the parents danced with their children at the end. Lots of
ruach!
Cheers (as people say here in London) --
Deborah (Rozansky)
Dear Eemah
Mazal tov on your wedding anniversary!
Best regards from London!
Frank (Smith)
and this is from Stephanie Sosna:
The year is 2012 and the United States of America has recently elected
the first woman as well as the first Jewish President, a Susan Vineberg. So the President-elect calls up her mother a few weeks after election day; "So ma, I assume you will be coming to my inauguration?"
"I don't think so. It's a ten hour drive, and your father isn't as young as he used to be, and my gout is acting up again."
"Don't worry about it Mom, I'll send Air Force One to pick you up and take
you home. And a limousine will pick you up at your door."
"I don't know. Everybody will be so fancy, I don't know what on Earth I would wear."
"Oh mom," replies Susan, "don't worry about it. I'll make sure you have a
wonderful gown by Christian Dior."
"Honey," Mom complains, "you know I can't eat those rich foods you and
your friends like to eat"
The President-to-be responds, "Don't worry Mom. The entire affair is going
to be handled by the best caterer in New York, kosher all the way. Mom, I
want you to come."
So Mom agrees and so on January 21, 2013, Susan Vineberg is being sworn in as President of the United States of America. In the front row sits the new President's mother, who leans over to a Senator sitting next to her;
"You see that woman over there with her hand on the Bible, becoming President of the United States?"
The Senator whispers back, "Yes I do."
"Her brother's a doctor."
and from Barry and Joel Gendelman's dad and Marline's husband :
A good pun is its own reword.
A man's home is his castle, in a manor of speaking.
Dijon vu - the same mustard as before.
Practice safe eating - always use condiments.
Shotgun wedding: A case of wife or death.
A man needs a mistress just to break the monogamy.
A hangover is the wrath of grapes.
Dancing cheek-to-cheek is really a form of floor play.
Sea captains don't like crew cuts.
Does the name Pavlov ring a bell?
Condoms should be used on every conceivable occasion.
Reading whilst sunbathing makes you well-red.
When two egotists meet, it's an I for an I
