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| 26th June 2006 Rachel | you're going to LOVE prague! - From: It's not Krak-OW, it's Krak-AWF hey sara, i am still loving your travel blogs! i just wanted to let you know that the marriott in prague is beautiful and in a great location! that is where i stayed last year when i was there! enjoy! love, rachel :) |
| 26th June 2006 Gids | Love the blog - From: It's not Krak-OW, it's Krak-AWF Hey Sara, I continue to love your blog you crazy travelling fool. I wouldn't have made it outside of my first hostel (do those things have room service?) |
| 26th June 2006 Heilla | keep your chin up! - From: It's not Krak-OW, it's Krak-AWF Sounds like you are still enjyong yourself but are feeling a bit weary of traveling - keep your spirits up and enjoy the last part of your trip! (I am secretly excited for your trip to be over so we can see you in Austin - yea!!) |
| 24th June 2006 Wendy | Travel Writer - From: It's not Krak-OW, it's Krak-AWF I know you are a fantastic teacher - but maybe you can combine it with travel writing. I love learning and reading your your travel entries. I' m saving them all. Enjoy the last week or so - say hi your family for me. |
| 23rd June 2006 Janie | European Mentality - From: Poland -- some difficult history... Sara, Thanks so much for the really great photo essay. Just returning from Israel, I am struck by the beauty of the synagogues you have found in places that we can't even pronounce the names of. I am impressed by the plans for restoration. I understand the use of these fine buildings as libraries and town halls. I am horrfied by the destruction of the holy sites in Israel by our semitic brothers. |
| 23rd June 2006 Janie Grackin | You ARE my Rabbi! - From: Shabbat in Szczebrzeszyn While reading your blog I could smell the spices of shabbat. You are an awesome emissary! I have just returned from Israel. It was wonderful and spiritually uplifting. So many kids and families! It's been a long time! Your adventure, your teaching, your being the very best of Sara. Kol ha kavod! |
| 23rd June 2006 Cynthia | - From: Shabbat in Szczebrzeszyn What an experience.....it brought tears to my eyes. You are a great teacher. |
| 22nd June 2006 randee | enjoying the journals - From: Wandering through Warsaw it sounds like an amazing trip. I am totally jealous. Wish i was young enough to do that again. everybody has commented about the invitations-just loved them. i hope someone saves one for me. can't wait for your next journal, this is my summer reading |
| 21st June 2006 Ilana | I am impressed - From: Uncovering the Past - Literally What an amazing trip! I can't wait to see you and hear all about it. |
| 18th June 2006 kim | hello - From: Wandering through Warsaw I am glad you are doing well and have enjoyed reading about your adventures. Have a safe journey... |
| 18th June 2006 Dana Marlowe | Sounds like fun! - From: Wandering through Warsaw Another great blog entry. I love reading them and learning of your adventures! Keep having fun. |
| 18th June 2006 Heilla | you're fabulous! - From: Uncovering the Past - Literally that's a big sausage in your mouth, darling...... seriously, looks like you did good work - amazing that the stones are all in Hebrew and not in Polish. |
| 18th June 2006 Mara | WOW! - From: Law Students in Lublin Wow, I can't believe we are related! I'm so proud of you, and your courage. You inspire me, and I love you for that. Have fun, and I'll see you soon. |
| 17th June 2006 danielle | you rock - From: Uncovering the Past - Literally sara, I am so inspired. it seems amazing and you are inspiring for figuring this out and doing it. plus the sausage looks yummy. danielle |
| 17th June 2006 Jen F. | - From: Uncovering the Past - Literally You are quite inspiring. can't wait to hear more when you get back to austin. thanks for sharing your great bolgs. |
| 17th June 2006 Heilla | thinking - From: Poland -- some difficult history... All these pics make me think of my "Babi" (short for babushka) - she was my mom's mom, from Poland, survived a work camp and made aliyah to Ha-Aretz right after WWII. I think my mom would get a lot out of a visit to Poland - going to recommend it to her. |
| 17th June 2006 Dana Marlowe | I'm so impressed, Sara - From: Poland -- some difficult history... Your photos coupled with your descriptions and blog entries are so well written and educational. I look forward to reading them and learning about travels. Miss you tons. Big hugs, Dana |
| 16th June 2006 Diana Elbaum | just a quick hello - From: Law Students in Lublin we had so little time to speak in sz but i really appreciate you enthousiasme and emotions shown during our visit! keep up the blog. Diana |
| 15th June 2006 annette | light-weight - From: Law Students in Lublin poor sara, ralphing after only 1/2 a beer! |
| 15th June 2006 Lea-Beth | Amazing - From: Law Students in Lublin You are amazing. I love how you can just make friends anywhere. Did you see Lodz? My thesis film was in the Camerimage cinematography festival there. |
| 15th June 2006 Natalie | tears to my eyes - From: Shabbat in Szczebrzeszyn really enjoyed your shabbet description. It brought tears to my eyes. Enjoy the rest of your time. It is cool and rainy on the cape. the wedding was wondeful |
| 14th June 2006 Laurie | Sara, you rock!! - From: Shabbat in Szczebrzeszyn I teared up reading this entry too! Sara, you make me proud! How I would have loved to be there. Can't wait to hear more of your stories when you return home. We miss you! |
| 13th June 2006 natan zeligson | facinating - From: Shabbat in Szczebrzeszyn Sarah, hi... I have no idea how I suddenly found myself included in your blog address book.... after years of not being in contact... what a lovely surprise. It sounds like you are doing interesting things with your life. I would love an update |
| 13th June 2006 dina berdy | they are lucky - From: Shabbat in Szczebrzeszyn to have had you as their ambassador to Judaism. a big task but you are perfect for it. thanks for sharing this one of a kind story. |
| 13th June 2006 candy | - From: Shabbat in Szczebrzeszyn sounds like a Shabbat to be remembered. Looking forward to reading more of your entries. |
| 13th June 2006 Crazy Aunt Laura | chaval - From: Shabbat in Szczebrzeszyn Such a CHAVAL (shame) that i have never experienced GFC Sara....or even Rosh HaShanah Sara. But I got a taste of that world from this blog entry and I am in awe. How amazing is Sara for creating these transcendent experiences for herself? I can't wait to read more! CAL |
| 12th June 2006 amira bar-shalom | kol ha kavod - From: Shabbat in Szczebrzeszyn שרה כל הכבוד |
| 12th June 2006 Aaron | Superpowers - From: Shabbat in Szczebrzeszyn If you were a superhero, your power would be super-Judaism. Whatever that might possibly entail. |
| 12th June 2006 Amused | challot - From: Shabbat in Szczebrzeszyn Lol... Its funny that you are amused that you got challot in Poland... remember, 90% of jews come from Poland and Russia so all the traditionally "jewish food" is just generic eastern European fare which is the same all over Poland, Ukraine, Belarus etc. (I always like to shock my friends in the States when they tell me they had traditional Mozza ball soup and jellied carp - I tell them I have the same thing for Christams every year :) ). |
| 12th June 2006 leah | macy would be so proud! - From: Shabbat in Szczebrzeszyn sfb, that was beautiful! seriously...i wish i could have been there with you, but i feel like i was because you articulated it so well. what an amazing experience. |
| 11th June 2006 JewyG | Powerful Stuff - From: Shabbat in Szczebrzeszyn What a great entry Sara. This is a really powerful story, and I really like the way you told it. You bring it home! |
| 11th June 2006 Wendy | - From: Shabbat in Szczebrzeszyn What an amazing experiece. Sounds like one that will be a part of you for years to come. You are awesome for teaching and sharing the Sabbath with your new friends... I am sure they will share their experience with their friends as well.... and so the word evloves. Happy and safe travels! |
| 11th June 2006 Heilla | lovely - From: Shabbat in Szczebrzeszyn such a lovely entry! I am tearing up. |
| 10th June 2006 Lisa Chaver | ma yafeh hasara! - From: Shabbat in Szczebrzeszyn Sara Balloon- you make me proud to be a Jewish woman. I was literally moved to tears reading that last blog. How sweet those people are- the challah and the candles! uch- love it. Go GFC Sara... love you! Lisa Chaver |
| 10th June 2006 Ann Lois | what yichas - From: Shabbat in Szczebrzeszyn All choked up............we are so proud |
| 7th June 2006 Janie | Creative Diet - From: The Fall of a Wall, a Ball, and a Mall (Berlin) Sara, I'm really enjoying your blogs! Could have warned you about London. It's killing me. I never thought I would say to Megan, "Hey, let's go to Paris and shop - it's cheaper!" Looking forward to your imoressions of Poland. Regarding your comment about "Art from the Middle East", I am always amazed at the undercurrent of anti-semitism in Enlgand. Their Teacher's Union just banned Israeli scholars again because of their apartheid politics. Hmmm. I used to run across German groups at Yad Vashem all the time, and wondered, as you did in Berlin, what they were really thinking. I don't consider myself a paranoid Jew, but being at Jewish memorial sites in Germany does seem a bit uncomfortable, but better than there being no acknowledgement. So, is bread and cheese the common denominator or is this the level of creativity of your hostess? And good luck getting great food in Poland. From what I hear, you may be having fond memories of bread and cheese. Looking forward to the next installment. I'm leaving for Israel in 2 day. XXXX |
| 7th June 2006 Muff | - From: The Fall of a Wall, a Ball, and a Mall (Berlin) Ballonfahrten has been this family's speciality for a long time! Haven't had dinner yet - Not sure why but I think I'm craving a grilled cheese. |
| 7th June 2006 Lauren | Awesome - From: The Fall of a Wall, a Ball, and a Mall (Berlin) Sara, your journal is awesome, I love reading it and imagining you there. Have fun, keep us posted, and try to find some veggies!! :) |
| 6th June 2006 tex | My Favorite Blogger - From: The Fall of a Wall, a Ball, and a Mall (Berlin) Sara you are my favorite blogger! I found Berlin large and foreboding. Forget the bread and cheese and go with brotworst. |
| 6th June 2006 Ann Lois | Bread and Cheese - From: The Fall of a Wall, a Ball, and a Mall (Berlin) What wonderful meals but your stay made upfor it. I amjealous that we are only spending the night. I guess I willhave to get brother Daniel a world cup cap since I brought him one back from Brazil. Continue to enjoy. See ya in PrAGUE! lOVE, mom |
| 5th June 2006 Debbie | you're great!! - From: The Fall of a Wall, a Ball, and a Mall (Berlin) I love reading your journal--I'm at work right now and people are wondering what's so funny...when you work in a mental health clinic it's sometimes a bit dangerous to be in your office alone and laughing out loud but the whole bread and cheese thing just set me off! Otherwise...being in Germany and Jewish is a good thing--I'm not sure that I'll ever do it... but I work with a German Doctor born much after the war and we have lots to talk about. I wanted to invite her to seder but I just couldn't expose her to holocost readings--She had nothing to do with the war but she still feels guilty and should she have to spend the rest of her life feeling that way whenever she's around Jews? Anyway--You sound great!! Keep warm and stay healthy...thanks for including me in your list of journal receivers!! Love, Debbie |
| 5th June 2006 Heilla | bread & cheese - From: The Fall of a Wall, a Ball, and a Mall (Berlin) Hee! I'm getting hungry just reading your blog! Sorry you're cold, mamsita. Guess your capris aren't keeping you warm enough? At least you look cute, right?!? Go and buy some haute German & Polish clothes and make us all jealous of your cool European fashions. |
| 4th June 2006 mer | keep 'em comin' - From: Contrary to popular belief, London Bridge is NOT falling down... Thanks for the 1st update! Pls. tell Nicole that I say hi and congratulations!!! You missed a lovely night at the Zilker Hillside Theater watching mediocre ballet perfomance...Kelli, Katie, David and I missed you! Enjoy the rest of your trip!!! |
| 3rd June 2006 Kim | London - From: Contrary to popular belief, London Bridge is NOT falling down... Oh Sara you are my one of a kind friend!! I can't wait to see where and what you will do this summer. I wish I was there in London with you having high tea, scones and sandwiches. Yummy. Enjoy your trip and be safe. Love from the girls and Jeff too. |
| 3rd June 2006 Vane | hey sister - From: Contrary to popular belief, London Bridge is NOT falling down... Looks like you are having a blast. this is so helpful to get ideas about what we should do there in July. $6 at SBucks, oh no. I am screwed. Give kisses to Nic and Jon for me. lylas, JVM |
| 3rd June 2006 Ann Lois | again! - From: Contrary to popular belief, London Bridge is NOT falling down... Keep them coming................continue to enjoy. Felt like I was right there with ya |
| 3rd June 2006 Lea-Beth | One country down... - From: Contrary to popular belief, London Bridge is NOT falling down... I can't wait to hear what you think of Berlin. I thought it was amazing, a fascinating mix of history, yet, also as cutting edge modern as you can get... and best bathrooms in the world!!!! Travel safe! |
| 3rd June 2006 JL | Good Start - From: Contrary to popular belief, London Bridge is NOT falling down... Trading rain storms in Houston for a piece of bread inLondon is a good trade Appears youare of to a good reonnecting with friends and shooting marbles. They were on loan in Berlin last trip I took and we spotted them on exhibit not too far from the Reichstag. Yu will get there soon. Have fun JL |
| 3rd June 2006 Alan Steinharter | Big Ben, Parliament - From: Contrary to popular belief, London Bridge is NOT falling down... That line from European Vacation is a part of the Steinharter venacular. |
| 3rd June 2006 Aissa Gines | Hey Sara! - From: Contrary to popular belief, London Bridge is NOT falling down... Sounds like you are having a great time. Getting to spend time in Notting Hill sounds nice. I remember London ~ and what I remember most is everything being so expensive! Danielle and I are getting ready to leave to Colorado. I will be looking forward to reading more about your adventures in Europe! Have fun. ~Aissa |