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Shabbat Approaching

The years have not always treated us well We have taken a pounding from Anti Semites And enemies of various backgrounds But I feel a sense of peace as Shabbat approaches Never used to go Always went out on Friday night But the singing and the music drew me back Now I get up and dance at services Pretty damn joyous! I'm no Einstein But I am smart enough to know That Israel must live!

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Andrea Dietrich

Date: 5/18/2015 10:48:00 PM

Now this one here is really good and would come close to being a favorite of mine!!

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 5/18/2015 10:47:00 PM

oh gosh, Matt. your best poem?? I have hundreds of fave poems by now, but If I can find one of yours among them, I will be sure to let you know. (do you remember ever saying FAVE to you? I am sure I must have done it at least once!!!)

Emile Pinet

Date: 5/12/2015 2:45:00 PM

You are blessed with a family heritage in which yours is an honored place. Traditions are what you make them to be, and are flexible in design and goals but family is steadfast with memories well rooted in love. Emile.

Kp Nunez

Date: 5/11/2015 11:01:00 PM

God bless Israel! People think it's not cool to declare one's faith. Still, we keep on, Matthew. It is our relationship with God that's more important. :-) Kim

Ilene Bauer

Date: 5/11/2015 4:57:00 PM

it's so nice that you can get up and dance when you go to services. shabbat shalom (even though it's monday as i'm writing this...)