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From Friday evening through Monday night, the Sabbath and the Pentecost (Feast of Weeks) will be observed by faithful Jews the world over...

For three days, Pentecost weekend, no bells will ring For seventy-two hours, no devices will ping No TV's blaring, no family member daring to tinker with electricity, neither adjusting nor repairing No Facebook, No Linked-in, No Instagram No Texts, No Snapchat -- No What's App, Ma'am No driving, no riding, neither train, bus, or plane No elevator, no escalator, no hot water down the drain No oven, no stove, no light in the refrigerator No strenuous activity, no wrestling green gators For three days, I'll be with my family and friends In synagogue and at home is where time I will spend Three glorious days, free of distractions with tried-and-true friends the attraction Delving into the Holy Writ Moses penned ~ My eternal soul shall I labor to mend

Copyright © | Year Posted 2019




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Date: 6/24/2019 2:29:00 PM
Hello Gershon Wolf, I say Gershon, enjoy your time off. have a nice day my friend.
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Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 6/27/2019 12:30:00 PM
I am happy to hear that you had a good time off. Have a nice day my friend.
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Gershon Wolf
Date: 6/24/2019 5:58:00 PM
Thank you, Darlene. I had a lovely time off. :) gw
Date: 6/11/2019 8:39:00 AM
That's not a bad practice, we should all take a day off of the world and fulfill our soul's needs. Quite a beautiful poem; well penned.
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Gershon Wolf
Date: 6/11/2019 3:26:00 PM
Why not try it (ditching the devices and focusing on the soul) every Sabbath?! That's what the day was made for, after all...And it really works. Multitudes will testify that one comes away refreshed. Thank you for your insightful observation and support, M.L. :) gw
Date: 6/9/2019 11:04:00 AM
Be blessed dear friend - your faith is music to the ear - and imagine no gadgets tinkling or blinking - what bliss! Warm wishes and hugs, Jennifer.
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Gershon Wolf
Date: 6/11/2019 3:24:00 PM
Yup, no pings; no dings. The quiet is such a pleasure. Almost like it is out in the country, sans the glistening sky. :) gw
Date: 6/8/2019 6:05:00 AM
So tranquil, my friend.. An absolute wonderful write.. Enjoy your peaceful moments, with family and friends.. Many blessings!!
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Gershon Wolf
Date: 6/11/2019 3:23:00 PM
Thank you for your lovely wishes, Robertina. Here's wishing peace and joy to you and your family. Blessings, Gershon
Date: 6/8/2019 5:20:00 AM
How you have enticed me to do something similar. Three years would not be long enough to do this. Shutting off all of those things would be bliss to me. Sending you encouragement to have the best time ever with your family and friends.
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Gershon Wolf
Date: 6/11/2019 3:22:00 PM
Ha, Ha. You have really tickled my funnybone, Caren. After three days, I confess that I've had enough of life 'in Paradise,' and can't wait to partake of such simple joys in life as a warm shower or a telephone call to a loved one. :) gw
Date: 6/7/2019 8:34:00 PM
Loved your poem, Gershon.
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Gershon Wolf
Date: 6/11/2019 3:21:00 PM
Thank you, thank you, Line! :) gw
Date: 6/7/2019 6:41:00 PM
What a blessed relief to be away from all the distractions of the modern age. To focus the mind on spiritual matters, and meditate upon the word of God.
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Gershon Wolf
Date: 6/11/2019 3:21:00 PM
Truly lucky, am I. May you be similarly blessed, my friend. Warm wishes, Gershon
Date: 6/7/2019 4:57:00 PM
I really appreciate the straightforward honesty leading to the spiritual conclusion. Gives the simplicity depth and meaning, which seems to be the point after all.
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Gershon Wolf
Date: 6/7/2019 5:39:00 PM
Thank you so much, Faith Ellen, for your sincere, heartfelt comment. I think that it is right on the button, and I hope that doesn't make me sound like (too much of) a braggart. Wishing you all the best, Gershon
Date: 6/7/2019 2:51:00 PM
How wonderful. Warm hugs my friend. xomo <3
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Maureen Mcgreavy
Date: 6/7/2019 3:42:00 PM
And you and yours. x
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Gershon Wolf
Date: 6/7/2019 3:05:00 PM
Special thanks for commenting on this (rather parochial) one, Mo. Wishing you and your family, peace and joy. ~ Gershon
Date: 6/7/2019 2:24:00 PM
A recipe that all should apply to their lives. Enjoy your time.
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Gershon Wolf
Date: 6/7/2019 3:04:00 PM
I like your choice of words here -- a recipe! Thank you for the insight, Richard. Peace to you and yours, Gershon

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