Yehuda Amichai What wonderful descriptions, Lisa! I love reading your blog. My favorite photo of this post is the Sukkah on top of the Gap.
I remember when Yehuda Amichai came to UCSD. Didn't we have dinner with him? Or am I inventing that memory? Was it just you? Anyway, I love the poem you posted.
Hugs to you!
Chag Sameach It sounds like you are doing such good stuff. I wish I would have been at Shira Hadasha on Yom Kippur, I really missed the melodies and the atmosphere, and the general atmosphere of YK in Jerusalem. Thinking of you and hoping you have a really joyous Sukkot - the best time to be in Israel.
Lisa, I always love reading your blog entry and particularly enjoyed the goats story. That's what I love so much about Jerusalem, the blend of ancient and new. My best for a tzom kal and a meaningful Yom Kippur, Charlene
Happy feasts and fasts.... Here I am on a mountain top in the Napa valley where the tomatoes are ripening and full of hot sunshine...olives and grapes abound. We swim in Spring waters, icy cold, we pick the squash and marvel at the seed pods of trees we never saw before. I am with all 4 of my other sibs and their spouses. It is all childhood memories, stories, cooking, eating, tasting, harvesting and long hours at the table telling tales and praying blessings. What a warm link to you, dear Lisa, far off in Jerusalem.
Shofar We still have a teachable moment (if fleeting) to tell the story of Shofar. Its influence on prayer and its historical antecedents going back to the Temple sacrifices.
For full explanation, go to
Shofar Sounders WebPage
http://shofar221.com
Great view from Tamar's folks balcony! Hi Lisa,
Wow! Herzliya is every bit as beautiful as the best coastline in La Jolla- how wonderful to do Tashlich there.
Good to read your blog, sounds like you are doing so well! Now if you could just email those olives for real, instead of the picture.
All is well here too- the Levy's are getting Leah and the kids papers together for aliyah. It's quite an involved process- but they are doing it. I guess Gahl just gets on line and zips through with his Israeli passport- but for Leah and the babies- it takes a lot of time and effort. They'll be there the end of June- I hope you are still in Israel when they arrive- and maybe even though your program will be over, you will stay for the summer????
We went Shul in the East Bay with a new Rabbi- and although he is a neat guy, and everyone was very nice, I still miss my Shul in La Jolla, and my friends. Next year for the Chagim, I think I will be in Israel with my kids, G-d willing. Each year a novel experience- but certainly not as unique as yours this year, after so many years at Hillel. Enjoy every moment, this is such a marvelous opportunity for you. What did Hillel do without you??? It must have been really weird with you gone.
I hope the Mandel experience is as fullfilling as the living situation seems to be- and May 5770 bring you all good things,
and peace in Israel.
Have a meaningful fast- and may you be sealed in the Book of Life.
Lots of love from San Francisco!
L'Shanah Tovah! Hi Lisa,
Wow! Your kitchen is gorgeous!!! Very impressive- enjoy cooking in it. I am happy to know you are living in a nice place- in addition to all the things you are learning and experiencing, coming home to a lovely place is comforting.
Loved the pom tree photo too.
We are all wishing you a Sweet, Happy and Healthy New Year!
May this New Year be one of learning, inspiration and meaningful experiences for you!
Much love, Beth, Leah, Gahl, Daniella, Sammy, Sara, Sean
Shana Tova! Shana Tova, Lisa! I am so thrilled to make it into the caption of your kitchen picture. I love the kitchen! It looks like a great place to sip nana tea and eat some delicious gvinah.
Have a happy and sweet new year!
I love hearing what you are doing Dear Lisa, Reading this piece makes me feel like I am "smelling" Israel - especially the pomegrnates (mmm) the bus fumes (yuck) as they (try to) speed across town to take people to stores and back home again. Yes, I can just feel the excitment and anticipation in the air as the holiday approaches. Part of me is there through your wonderful, evocative descriptions.
I love the question your group played with - how does learning take place. Sucn an important question and rarely asked.
And all the new learning you are experiencing, especially the sailing. You are really amazing being so willing to try it all.
Thank you so much for taking the time to share this news with us. Shana Tova to you! Lenore
Shanah tovah Dear Lisa,
I have enjoyed each and everyone of your blog entries, love the photos, descriptions of what you are seeing, smelling, studying, all of it! Thank you for sharing your experiences with us back here in SD.
Shanah tovah U'metukah!
nina
You didn't know? Hi Lisa,
B'nai Amoona taught us very early why we celebrated Rosh Hashanah for two days! Very odd you that didn't know that factoid. In fact, Beth Israel has had a "second day" service for several years.
Your blog is terrific.
Shanah tovah to you...
Howard
Oh my! A sweet and happy new year to you too, dear Lisa! How I love reading about everything you are doing and learning. Why do I lean into the sound of toad and jackel? Stop at the edge of forest and darkness? An Eastern European, whose name, of course, escapes me, invented a language learning method where you entered the class under an assumed name and identity. You PLAYED above all. First with a large ball. Then with a doll and all with relaxing music. The idea was to become like a kid again and making mistakes was perfectly ok and you weren't trying to impress anyone. Then you made up wild stories about your life outside, and all the FEELING words seem to come first and the intellect was way behind you someplace.
Last year at this time, it took me 4 hours to turn 6 pomegranates into juice. Wow! I left that small jar in the freezer over a year, always waiting for the PERFECT occasion to drink it up. I finally found the occasion--quick! before the next crop comes ripe. I love you and your blog and your pictures and your stories! Gertrud
Enjoy every moment! I'm so glad you're doing this blog- it makes me feel that I can take some of the journey with you. Enjoy every moment!
The debit card story is typical of the mazel you need for daily life in Israel- Some things work great- some things don't work at all and some things are somehow miraculous- and fall into place.
Please send lots of pictures!!!
Sending you love across the miles.
living it up So happy that you are sharing your blog- I feel I am there to see the sights and smell the scents with you- esp the cat pee!!
I am sure this will be such an amazing experience for you and we are all so proud of you . If u happen across old freinds Rov Laufer ( and his lovely wife sharon) and Gordis - give them hugs from me . We will be INthe "land last week October so look forward to showing you our incomplete house then!! or maybe we will wait till after we move in when u can come for a shabbat!!
In the meantime- Shana Tova and fondest love
Instincts Hey Li, You have amazing instincts. You knew where not to live and ended up where you are. It sounds amazing. As soon as I have my passport I'm planning...
Hi Lisa, What a wonderful way to start. I loved your discriptions and pictures. I'm sitting here breathing it in ---its revitalizing and a reminder.
xoxox
How perfect! I couldn't be happier with this report. You stand at the navel of something so big! I wish I could electro-port my way to your terrace. Peace! Gertrud
shalom! Rebbe, so glad you made it safe and sound! We just got back from Lewis' first Israel experience: magical (as always)!.
Drink it in, I know you will.
Love from the other side of our small planet,
steve
Mina
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Yehuda Amichai
What wonderful descriptions, Lisa! I love reading your blog. My favorite photo of this post is the Sukkah on top of the Gap. I remember when Yehuda Amichai came to UCSD. Didn't we have dinner with him? Or am I inventing that memory? Was it just you? Anyway, I love the poem you posted. Hugs to you!