Thursday, January 21, 2010
If They Had Jewish Mothers
If famous characters throughout time had Jewish mothers... just imagine:
MONA LISA'S JEWISH MOTHER:
"After all the money your father and I spent on braces, this you call a smile?"
CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS'S JEWISH MOTHER:
"I don't care what you've discovered - you didn't call, you didn't write..."
MICHELANGELO'S JEWISH MOTHER:
"A ceiling, you paint? Not good enough for you the walls, like the other children? Do you know how hard it is to get that schmutz off the ceiling?"
NAPOLEON'S JEWISH MOTHER:
"You're not hiding your report card? Show me! Take your hand out of your jacket and show me!"
ABRAHAM LINCOLN'S JEWISH MOTHER:
"Again with that hat! Why can't you wear a baseball cap like the other kids?"
GEORGE WASHINGTON'S JEWISH MOTHER:
"Next time I catch you throwing money across the Potomac, you can kiss your allowance good-bye!"
THOMAS EDISON'S JEWISH MOTHER:
"Okay, so I'm proud that you invented the electric light bulb. Now turn it off already and go to sleep!"
PAUL REVERE'S JEWISH MOTHER:
"I don't care where you think you have to go, young man, midnight is long past your bedtime!"
ALBERT EINSTEIN'S JEWISH MOTHER:
"Your senior photograph and you couldn't have done something with your hair?"
MOSES'S JEWISH MOTHER:
"Desert, schmesert!! Where have you really been for the last forty years?"
BILL GATES'S JEWISH MOTHER:
"It would have killed you to become a doctor?"
BILL CLINTON'S JEWISH MOTHER:
"Well, at least she was a nice Jewish girl."
Technically speaking, Albert Einstein and Moses did have Jewish mothers... so anything is possible!
[A tip o' th' yarmulke to Howard Silverstein, who found these gems on the Internet!]
MONA LISA'S JEWISH MOTHER:
"After all the money your father and I spent on braces, this you call a smile?"
CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS'S JEWISH MOTHER:
"I don't care what you've discovered - you didn't call, you didn't write..."
MICHELANGELO'S JEWISH MOTHER:
"A ceiling, you paint? Not good enough for you the walls, like the other children? Do you know how hard it is to get that schmutz off the ceiling?"
NAPOLEON'S JEWISH MOTHER:
"You're not hiding your report card? Show me! Take your hand out of your jacket and show me!"
ABRAHAM LINCOLN'S JEWISH MOTHER:
"Again with that hat! Why can't you wear a baseball cap like the other kids?"
GEORGE WASHINGTON'S JEWISH MOTHER:
"Next time I catch you throwing money across the Potomac, you can kiss your allowance good-bye!"
THOMAS EDISON'S JEWISH MOTHER:
"Okay, so I'm proud that you invented the electric light bulb. Now turn it off already and go to sleep!"
PAUL REVERE'S JEWISH MOTHER:
"I don't care where you think you have to go, young man, midnight is long past your bedtime!"
ALBERT EINSTEIN'S JEWISH MOTHER:
"Your senior photograph and you couldn't have done something with your hair?"
MOSES'S JEWISH MOTHER:
"Desert, schmesert!! Where have you really been for the last forty years?"
BILL GATES'S JEWISH MOTHER:
"It would have killed you to become a doctor?"
BILL CLINTON'S JEWISH MOTHER:
"Well, at least she was a nice Jewish girl."
Technically speaking, Albert Einstein and Moses did have Jewish mothers... so anything is possible!
[A tip o' th' yarmulke to Howard Silverstein, who found these gems on the Internet!]
Labels: Narrischkeit
Wednesday, January 20, 2010
It's January...
...and you know what that means: February - and the Eleventh Annual Anshei Darom Regional Retreat - is just around the corner!
This year's Retreat will be held Feb 19-21, 2010 at Camp Ramah Darom (as always!) in beautiful Clayton, Georgia.
Our Scholar-in-Residence will be Rabbi David Sirull of Congregation Adas Yeshurun in Augusta, Georgia... and we will have Mark Berlin, president of the International FJMC, as our special guest. We'll have informative discussions, spirited davening, spirited spirits (hic!), and great food... and, most importantly, a chance to visit with old friends (and make new ones) from Men's Clubs throughout the region.
As far as weather is concerned, we can promise you that there will be weather. Exactly what kind, we have no idea... except to tell you that at past Retreats we've had everything from sun, rain, fog, and snow... sometimes in a single weekend!
Here are a few of the things you can expect:
1. A spirited Shabbat
2. Spirited brotherhood
3. Plenty good food
4. Lots of spirits
5. Lots of friends – old and new
6. Therapeutic and revitalizing yoga sessions
7. The eleventh appearance of the Famous Sweat Hut
8. A Jewish experience unique in the entire Jewish world
9. Cholent. Did I mention the cholent?
We'll have lots of opportunities exchange ideas with FJMC leaders and learn all about ways to inject vitality and meaningful Jewish experiences into our clubs' programs. And at the end of the day, that's what makes the whole thing work: our clubs. Make sure yours stands up and is counted!
Our featured entertainment will be...Alan Sussman Saul Sloman Us!
Our featured attendee will be... You!
[And did we mention the Famous Sweat Hut? Of course we did!]
Make plans to attend NOW! February 19-21, 2010 at Camp Ramah Darom in the beautiful North Georgia mountains, justeast of the sun, west of the moon west of Clayton.
We've held the line on expenses. This year's tariff will be $190 - same as last year. To reserve your spot, just send an e-mail to doug (dot) friedman (at) labwize (dot) org, and send a check (made out to Anshei Darom Region) to our Regional Treasurer, Joe Zendlovitz:
Joe Zendlovitz
4404 Glendale Square
Nashville, TN 37204
Don't forget to tell us the name of your Men's Club, whether you're a Kohen, Levi, or jest plain Israel, and your shirt size.
Sign up today - don't delay - and get ready for another fine Retreat!
This year's Retreat will be held Feb 19-21, 2010 at Camp Ramah Darom (as always!) in beautiful Clayton, Georgia.
Our Scholar-in-Residence will be Rabbi David Sirull of Congregation Adas Yeshurun in Augusta, Georgia... and we will have Mark Berlin, president of the International FJMC, as our special guest. We'll have informative discussions, spirited davening, spirited spirits (hic!), and great food... and, most importantly, a chance to visit with old friends (and make new ones) from Men's Clubs throughout the region.
As far as weather is concerned, we can promise you that there will be weather. Exactly what kind, we have no idea... except to tell you that at past Retreats we've had everything from sun, rain, fog, and snow... sometimes in a single weekend!
Here are a few of the things you can expect:
1. A spirited Shabbat
2. Spirited brotherhood
3. Plenty good food
4. Lots of spirits
5. Lots of friends – old and new
6. Therapeutic and revitalizing yoga sessions
7. The eleventh appearance of the Famous Sweat Hut
8. A Jewish experience unique in the entire Jewish world
9. Cholent. Did I mention the cholent?
We'll have lots of opportunities exchange ideas with FJMC leaders and learn all about ways to inject vitality and meaningful Jewish experiences into our clubs' programs. And at the end of the day, that's what makes the whole thing work: our clubs. Make sure yours stands up and is counted!
Our featured entertainment will be...
Our featured attendee will be... You!
[And did we mention the Famous Sweat Hut? Of course we did!]
Make plans to attend NOW! February 19-21, 2010 at Camp Ramah Darom in the beautiful North Georgia mountains, just
We've held the line on expenses. This year's tariff will be $190 - same as last year. To reserve your spot, just send an e-mail to doug (dot) friedman (at) labwize (dot) org, and send a check (made out to Anshei Darom Region) to our Regional Treasurer, Joe Zendlovitz:
Joe Zendlovitz
4404 Glendale Square
Nashville, TN 37204
Don't forget to tell us the name of your Men's Club, whether you're a Kohen, Levi, or jest plain Israel, and your shirt size.
Sign up today - don't delay - and get ready for another fine Retreat!
Labels: Retreat-O-Grams
Thursday, November 19, 2009
It's That Time Again...
Yes, indeed: It's time to start making plans to attend the Eleventh Annual Anshei Darom Regional Retreat, to be held Feb 19-21, 2010 at Camp Ramah Darom in beautiful Clayton, Georgia.
My, how things have changed in just one short year! The economy is slowly crawling out of the tank, Lake Lanier and Lake Allatoona are so full that Governor Sonny Perdue is now praying for another drought, and Atlanta has received the "Best Imitation of Houston After a Heavy Rain" award. But one thing has not changed, and that's the quality Jewish experience you'll have at Camp Ramah Darom.
We're still working on the details of our program, but we can promise that it will be interesting, informative, packed with spiritual renewal, and Just Plain Fun.Repeat Offenders Those of you who have gone to previous Retreats know what I'm talking about... and if you've never been, what are you waiting for, the Moshiach?
Some of the things you can expect:
1. A spirited Shabbat
2. Spirited brotherhood
3. Lots of good food
4. Lots of spirits
5. Lots of friends – old and new
6. Therapeutic and revitalizing yoga sessions
7. The eleventh appearance of the Famous Sweat Hut
8. A Jewish experience unique in the entire Jewish world
We will have an opportunity to pick the brains of the FJMC leadership and learn all about ways to inject vitality and meaningful Jewish experiences into our clubs' programs. And when I say "leadership," I mean it... because we'll have Mark Berlin, president of the International Federation of Jewish Men's Clubs, right there with us.
Our featured entertainment will be...Alan Sussman Saul Sloman Us!
Our featured attendee will be... You!
[And did we mention the Famous Sweat Hut? Of course we did!]
Make plans to attend NOW! February 19-21, 2010 at Camp Ramah Darom in the beautiful North Georgia mountains, just west of Clayton and decidedly north of Eden – the Eden Roc, that is.
The cost this year will be $190 - same as last year. To reserve your spot, just send an e-mail to doug (dot) friedman (at) labwize (dot) org, and send a check (made out to Anshei Darom Region) to our Regional Treasurer, Joe Zendlovitz:
Joe Zendlovitz
4404 Glendale Square
Nashville, TN 37204
Don't forget to tell us the name of your Men's Club, whether you're a Kohen, Levi, or jest plain Israel, and your shirt size.
More details will follow, along with an updated link to the registration website. Meanwhile, sign up - or at least, mark your calendar - and get ready for another fine Retreat!
My, how things have changed in just one short year! The economy is slowly crawling out of the tank, Lake Lanier and Lake Allatoona are so full that Governor Sonny Perdue is now praying for another drought, and Atlanta has received the "Best Imitation of Houston After a Heavy Rain" award. But one thing has not changed, and that's the quality Jewish experience you'll have at Camp Ramah Darom.
We're still working on the details of our program, but we can promise that it will be interesting, informative, packed with spiritual renewal, and Just Plain Fun.
Some of the things you can expect:
1. A spirited Shabbat
2. Spirited brotherhood
3. Lots of good food
4. Lots of spirits
5. Lots of friends – old and new
6. Therapeutic and revitalizing yoga sessions
7. The eleventh appearance of the Famous Sweat Hut
8. A Jewish experience unique in the entire Jewish world
We will have an opportunity to pick the brains of the FJMC leadership and learn all about ways to inject vitality and meaningful Jewish experiences into our clubs' programs. And when I say "leadership," I mean it... because we'll have Mark Berlin, president of the International Federation of Jewish Men's Clubs, right there with us.
Our featured entertainment will be...
Our featured attendee will be... You!
[And did we mention the Famous Sweat Hut? Of course we did!]
Make plans to attend NOW! February 19-21, 2010 at Camp Ramah Darom in the beautiful North Georgia mountains, just west of Clayton and decidedly north of Eden – the Eden Roc, that is.
The cost this year will be $190 - same as last year. To reserve your spot, just send an e-mail to doug (dot) friedman (at) labwize (dot) org, and send a check (made out to Anshei Darom Region) to our Regional Treasurer, Joe Zendlovitz:
Joe Zendlovitz
4404 Glendale Square
Nashville, TN 37204
Don't forget to tell us the name of your Men's Club, whether you're a Kohen, Levi, or jest plain Israel, and your shirt size.
More details will follow, along with an updated link to the registration website. Meanwhile, sign up - or at least, mark your calendar - and get ready for another fine Retreat!
Labels: Retreat-O-Grams
Wednesday, October 14, 2009
A Busy Day in Atlanta...
Monday, October 5 - the first day of Chol ha-Moed Sukkot, if you're keeping track - was a busy day for a few Atlanta-area Men's Clubs.
I began my day (after morning Minyan, that is) at the Standard Club in John's Creek, where Congregation Etz Chaim's Men's Club and Sisterhood held their second annual Golf and Tennis Tournament.
The weather threatened to turn the day into a soupy, muddy botch - but we dodged a bullet there. The tennis activities were moved indoors, and the morning's rains had pretty much ended by the time the Army o' Golfers moved into position for the noonshotgun shofar start.
Our team did not finish anywhere close to being in the money, but I didn't care... because I had another destination...
...Congregation Or Hadash, where the Men's Club hosted a "Steak and Scotch in the Sukkah" evening.
[The Or Hadash Men's Club, not incidentally, is our region's newest FJMC-affiliated club. And, I might add, a solid addition to the region, given the excellent turnout for this little soirée. Club president Stan Schnitzer has been active in FJMC at the regional and national level for many years, so he has plenty of useful knowledge that will help OHMC to grow and prosper.]
The steaks were nice thick bone-in ribeyes... a worthy accompaniment to the six fine single-malt Scotch whiskies that were lovingly presented for our tasting pleasure. Caol Ila 12-year-old. Glenlivet French Oak finish 15-year-old. Bunnahabhain 12-year-old. Laphraoig 15-year-old. Jura 16-year-old. Each one excellent; each one with its own distinctive personality.
Kinda like us Men's Club guys.
I began my day (after morning Minyan, that is) at the Standard Club in John's Creek, where Congregation Etz Chaim's Men's Club and Sisterhood held their second annual Golf and Tennis Tournament.
The weather threatened to turn the day into a soupy, muddy botch - but we dodged a bullet there. The tennis activities were moved indoors, and the morning's rains had pretty much ended by the time the Army o' Golfers moved into position for the noon
Our team did not finish anywhere close to being in the money, but I didn't care... because I had another destination...
...Congregation Or Hadash, where the Men's Club hosted a "Steak and Scotch in the Sukkah" evening.
[The Or Hadash Men's Club, not incidentally, is our region's newest FJMC-affiliated club. And, I might add, a solid addition to the region, given the excellent turnout for this little soirée. Club president Stan Schnitzer has been active in FJMC at the regional and national level for many years, so he has plenty of useful knowledge that will help OHMC to grow and prosper.]
The steaks were nice thick bone-in ribeyes... a worthy accompaniment to the six fine single-malt Scotch whiskies that were lovingly presented for our tasting pleasure. Caol Ila 12-year-old. Glenlivet French Oak finish 15-year-old. Bunnahabhain 12-year-old. Laphraoig 15-year-old. Jura 16-year-old. Each one excellent; each one with its own distinctive personality.
Kinda like us Men's Club guys.
Labels: Other News
Thursday, January 15, 2009
Again with the Retreat-O-Grams
2009 Anshei Darom Region Retreat - February 27 - March 1
"Now You've Come Home, Bill Becker, Now You've Come Home"...
Got that tune in your mind now? You'll be singing the praises of Bill Becker, our special FJMC guest for this year's special Tenth Anniversary Anshei Darom Retreat.
Bill will visit us from Hampton, VA, as president of the Rodef Shalom Men's Club and incoming VP of the Seaboard Region. But he's a native Atlantan and former "Savannah-ian." Bill's passion is programming, and his club has done a lot of innovative stuff - including Steak and Scotch in the Sukkah, and Kosher Sex with the Rabbi. (we'll have to ask the Rabbi about that one) - and Discussions at a Local Bar During Monday Night Football. Who knows what we'll all think up at the Retreat?
We also want to extend a warm Anshei Darom welcome to Rabbi Kliel Rose of the West End Synagogue in Nashville. Rabbi Rose came to Nashville from Miami Beach and served as student rabbi in London for two years...so you can ask him whether Yorkshire Pudding is kosher.
Our program also includes a return of our popular Yoga program, and we're planning more on health & wellness.
In case we didn't mention it, the Retreat will be at the world-renowned Camp Ramah Darom in Clayton, GA, nestled in the beautiful North Georgia mountains.
Oh yeah. Don't forget to register, too. Just click below (or on the sidebar) and follow the simple instructions.
www.fjmc.org/ansheidaromL.html
The Retreat Committee
New: We Now Have an Anshei Darom Page on Facebook. Check It Out!
"Now You've Come Home, Bill Becker, Now You've Come Home"...
Got that tune in your mind now? You'll be singing the praises of Bill Becker, our special FJMC guest for this year's special Tenth Anniversary Anshei Darom Retreat.
Bill will visit us from Hampton, VA, as president of the Rodef Shalom Men's Club and incoming VP of the Seaboard Region. But he's a native Atlantan and former "Savannah-ian." Bill's passion is programming, and his club has done a lot of innovative stuff - including Steak and Scotch in the Sukkah, and Kosher Sex with the Rabbi. (we'll have to ask the Rabbi about that one) - and Discussions at a Local Bar During Monday Night Football. Who knows what we'll all think up at the Retreat?
We also want to extend a warm Anshei Darom welcome to Rabbi Kliel Rose of the West End Synagogue in Nashville. Rabbi Rose came to Nashville from Miami Beach and served as student rabbi in London for two years...so you can ask him whether Yorkshire Pudding is kosher.
Our program also includes a return of our popular Yoga program, and we're planning more on health & wellness.
In case we didn't mention it, the Retreat will be at the world-renowned Camp Ramah Darom in Clayton, GA, nestled in the beautiful North Georgia mountains.
Oh yeah. Don't forget to register, too. Just click below (or on the sidebar) and follow the simple instructions.
www.fjmc.org/ansheidaromL.html
The Retreat Committee
New: We Now Have an Anshei Darom Page on Facebook. Check It Out!
Labels: Retreat-O-Grams
Monday, January 12, 2009
Another Retreat-O-Gram!
The 2009 Anshei Darom Region Retreat is on February 27 - March 1!
We're looking for Daveners, Torah Readers, a Haftarah Chanter, Motzi Men and
Birkat "Buchers"
Jim Handler has graciously agreed to handle our Ritual Assignments for the
Retreat. Everything is wide open, but you know the choice spots will fill up
fast. So, check out the sheet that came in your e-mail and let Jim know what you'd like to do.
In addition to having a great time, our retreat is renowned for all the guys who
step up and participate in our full weekend of ritual activities. So, step up, already! Nu, what are waiting for? Now that the Falcons, Titans, Panthers and Giants are out of the playoffs, you have time to start brushing up on those skills.
Oh yeah. Don't forget to register, too. Just click here and follow the simple instructions.
We're looking for Daveners, Torah Readers, a Haftarah Chanter, Motzi Men and
Birkat "Buchers"
Jim Handler has graciously agreed to handle our Ritual Assignments for the
Retreat. Everything is wide open, but you know the choice spots will fill up
fast. So, check out the sheet that came in your e-mail and let Jim know what you'd like to do.
In addition to having a great time, our retreat is renowned for all the guys who
step up and participate in our full weekend of ritual activities. So, step up, already! Nu, what are waiting for? Now that the Falcons, Titans, Panthers and Giants are out of the playoffs, you have time to start brushing up on those skills.
Oh yeah. Don't forget to register, too. Just click here and follow the simple instructions.
Labels: Retreat-O-Grams
Sunday, January 04, 2009
Retreat-O-Gram!
The Tenth Annual Anshei Darom Regional Retreat will be held Feb 27-March 1 at Camp Ramah Darom in beautiful Clayton, Georgia!
So what if Lake Lanier and Lake Allatoona are as dry as a Yom Kippur sermon? There's still water in the lake up at Camp Ramah, and the waterfall is still functioning. And besides, based on a random sampling of the beverages most of us consume, who needs water anyway?
For our Tenth Big Retreat, we'll have a suitably impressive program. And, as usual, it will include:
Our featured entertainment will be...Sussman Us!
Our featured attendee will be...You!
[And, of course, there's the Famous Sweat Hut!]
Make plans to attend NOW! February 27-March 1 at Camp Ramah Darom in the beautiful North Georgia mountains, just west of Clayton and decidedly east of Eden – Texas, that is.
The cost this year will be $190 - same as last year. Send reservations and checks to our Region Treasurer and Retreat Registrar, Joe Zendlovitz:
Joe Zendlovitz
4404 Glendale Square
Nashville, TN 37204
More details will follow, along with an updated link to the registration website. So don't worry about levels in Lake Lanier. Come to Clayton, where the buffalo - and Anshei Darom - roam!
So what if Lake Lanier and Lake Allatoona are as dry as a Yom Kippur sermon? There's still water in the lake up at Camp Ramah, and the waterfall is still functioning. And besides, based on a random sampling of the beverages most of us consume, who needs water anyway?
For our Tenth Big Retreat, we'll have a suitably impressive program. And, as usual, it will include:
- A spirited Shabbat
- Spirited brotherhood
- Lots of good food
- Lots of spirits
- Lots of friends – old and new
- Therapeutic and revitalizing yoga sessions
- A Jewish experience unique in the entire Jewish world
Our featured entertainment will be...
Our featured attendee will be...You!
[And, of course, there's the Famous Sweat Hut!]
Make plans to attend NOW! February 27-March 1 at Camp Ramah Darom in the beautiful North Georgia mountains, just west of Clayton and decidedly east of Eden – Texas, that is.
The cost this year will be $190 - same as last year. Send reservations and checks to our Region Treasurer and Retreat Registrar, Joe Zendlovitz:
Joe Zendlovitz
4404 Glendale Square
Nashville, TN 37204
More details will follow, along with an updated link to the registration website. So don't worry about levels in Lake Lanier. Come to Clayton, where the buffalo - and Anshei Darom - roam!
Labels: Retreat-O-Grams
Monday, August 25, 2008
A Sad Announcement
Anshei Darom, the Southeastern Region of the Federation of Jewish Men's Clubs, regrets to announce the sudden and untimely loss of Marc Elkan on Saturday, August 16, 2008 (15 Av 5768).
Marc (r) with son Scott at the 2005 Anshei Darom Retreat.
Marc, a former Regional officer, is survived by wife Mindy; son Scott, daughter-in-law Devorah, and granddaughter Hadassah; daughter Michelle, son-in-law Ben Needle, granddaughter Alexis and grandson Max; and his parents Kurt and Inge Elkan.
The funeral took place Monday, August 18 at 10:00 a.m. at the Arlington Cemetery in Sandy Springs, Georgia. The family sat Shiva at the Elkan home in Roswell, Georgia, with services both morning and evening. Shiva concluded after Shacharit services Sunday morning, August 24. Needless to say, it was a difficult week for the family.
Marc, his son Scott, and his makhetunim (Hank Needle and his sons Josh, Ben, and Mark) have been familiar faces at many of our annual retreats. His sudden death at the age of 52 is a real shock, not only to his family, but to the people throughout the Southeast who got to know him through his involvement with Men's Club activities.
For many years, Marc took the lead in running the FJMC's Yellow Candle program at Congregation Etz Chaim. It was a program with special personal meaning to him, owing to his mother having been a survivor of the war who was saved by the Kindertransport.
Thank you for keeping Mindy, Ben and Michelle, Scott & Devorah, Kurt & Inge, the grandchildren and all the family and friends in your thoughts and prayers. Condolences can be sent to Ben Needle [benneedle (at) aol (dot) com].
Ha-Makom y'nacheim etchem b'tokh sh'ar aveilei Tziyon virushalayim.
May HaShem comfort you amongst the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem.
"Enjoy every day and make it count..." - Hank Needle
Marc (r) with son Scott at the 2005 Anshei Darom Retreat.
Marc, a former Regional officer, is survived by wife Mindy; son Scott, daughter-in-law Devorah, and granddaughter Hadassah; daughter Michelle, son-in-law Ben Needle, granddaughter Alexis and grandson Max; and his parents Kurt and Inge Elkan.
The funeral took place Monday, August 18 at 10:00 a.m. at the Arlington Cemetery in Sandy Springs, Georgia. The family sat Shiva at the Elkan home in Roswell, Georgia, with services both morning and evening. Shiva concluded after Shacharit services Sunday morning, August 24. Needless to say, it was a difficult week for the family.
Marc, his son Scott, and his makhetunim (Hank Needle and his sons Josh, Ben, and Mark) have been familiar faces at many of our annual retreats. His sudden death at the age of 52 is a real shock, not only to his family, but to the people throughout the Southeast who got to know him through his involvement with Men's Club activities.
For many years, Marc took the lead in running the FJMC's Yellow Candle program at Congregation Etz Chaim. It was a program with special personal meaning to him, owing to his mother having been a survivor of the war who was saved by the Kindertransport.
Thank you for keeping Mindy, Ben and Michelle, Scott & Devorah, Kurt & Inge, the grandchildren and all the family and friends in your thoughts and prayers. Condolences can be sent to Ben Needle [benneedle (at) aol (dot) com].
Ha-Makom y'nacheim etchem b'tokh sh'ar aveilei Tziyon virushalayim.
May HaShem comfort you amongst the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem.
"Enjoy every day and make it count..." - Hank Needle
Labels: Other News
Sunday, February 24, 2008
Wow, Wotta Weekend!
The Anshei Darom Class of 2008. [Click to enlarge.]
Attendees of the Ninth Annual Anshei Darom Retreat at Camp Ramah Darom gather in front of the camp's latest acquisition, a truck donated by our own Alan Sussman.
If you're not in this picture, you missed a wonderful weekend...so be sure to sign up for next year's Retreat, the dates for which will be announced shortly. It'll be the tenth anniversary Retreat, so you can bank on its being something special!
Labels: Past Retreats
Thursday, February 14, 2008
Yet Another Furshlugginer Retreat-O-Gram!
Hey, Guys! The ninth annual Anshei Darom Retreat is just eight days away! We look forward to seeing you at Camp Ramah February 22-24, 2008.
Please plan to arrive at camp on Friday, February 22 no later than 4 pm. You are welcome to arrive earlier that day to enjoy paradise for the afternoon - if you wish.
Please participate in the ritual programs! There is still time to volunteer to lead a portion of one of the services, enlighten us with a d'var Torah, and read Torah. To do so, please contact David Kerven - dkerven [at] comcast [dot] net. We'd like everyone to get a shot at participating...and you'll never find a warmer or more supportive bunch of guys to daven or lehn Torah in front of!
What should you bring?
That's the big question everyone seems to be asking about this time. Nothing too complicated:
Can you entertain us?
If anyone plays the guitar, harmonica, or tuba, please plan to bring it with you for the Saturday night activities. We could definitely use musical talent. If you cannot play an instrument, make sure you bring your favorite jokes to share with the guys.
For those who have not attended before!!!
How do I get there?
Check your e-mail for directions, which will have been sent to you by the time you read this...or hook up with one of the other attendees from your shul...or contact Steve Bodenstein or Stan Schnitzer.
Where will I be sleeping?
This is a modern facility in the heart of the North Georgia Mountains.
The road is now paved all the way to the camp and cell phones work there (sometimes). There is electricity and running water. The bunk house is heated and the flush toilet facilities and showers are within the walls of the bunk house. No "roughing it" for these boys!
Will there be beds?
Of course!!! The camp will also provide a pillow, linens, a blanket and one
towel.
What kind of Shabbat Experience will it be?
We will create a unique Shabbat experience - together. We will be observing Shabbat by not writing, smoking, using electronic devices, or taking photographs. We will wash before all meals, say Motzi and Birkat ha-Mazon. There is an eruv around the camp so you can carry and can indulge in various recreational activities...including the all-important Shabbat nap.
When should I arrive?
Please plan on arriving at camp Friday, Feb 22 between 2 and 4 pm.
Payment:
Those who have not sent in your money, please do so ASAP. Please send your check (payable to ANSHEI DAROM) for $190.00 to:
Joe Zendlovitz
Regional Treasurer
4404 Glendale Square
Nashville, TN 37204
Get ready for a WONDERFUL weekend! We're looking forward to seeing you there.
If you have any questions please contact:
Steve Bodenstein - sjbodenstein [at] gmail [dot] com
or
Stan Schnitzer - stan [at] theschnitz [dot] com
Please plan to arrive at camp on Friday, February 22 no later than 4 pm. You are welcome to arrive earlier that day to enjoy paradise for the afternoon - if you wish.
Please participate in the ritual programs! There is still time to volunteer to lead a portion of one of the services, enlighten us with a d'var Torah, and read Torah. To do so, please contact David Kerven - dkerven [at] comcast [dot] net. We'd like everyone to get a shot at participating...and you'll never find a warmer or more supportive bunch of guys to daven or lehn Torah in front of!
What should you bring?
That's the big question everyone seems to be asking about this time. Nothing too complicated:
- Your sense of humor
- A desire to meet new people
- Casual clothes for the entire weekend. No ties and jackets required! (For Shabbat, we ask that you bring a shirt with a collar.)
- Sweat hut attire - a pair of shorts and a tee shirt.
- Toiletries: Large towel, washcloth, soap, shower shoes. The camp provides soap and shampoo, but you can bring your own if you prefer, Mr. Fancy-Schmancy.
- Religious equipment: Tefillin, Tallit, Kipah. The camp will provide siddurim and chumashim, so no need to shlep your own.
- Misc. Equipment: Anti-snoring equipment (earplugs, clothespins, nose strips, CPAP machines). We're serious!
- Flashlight and Camera
- Optional - Your favorite pillow and an extra blanket
- Optional - You are welcome to bring a bottle of your favorite spirit to enjoy and share with group Saturday evening such as: Scotch, brandy, whiskey, beer, wine, root beer, prune juice, or Gatorade™. Also, if you wish to truly raise the testosterone level that evening - bring some cigars.
Can you entertain us?
If anyone plays the guitar, harmonica, or tuba, please plan to bring it with you for the Saturday night activities. We could definitely use musical talent. If you cannot play an instrument, make sure you bring your favorite jokes to share with the guys.
For those who have not attended before!!!
How do I get there?
Check your e-mail for directions, which will have been sent to you by the time you read this...or hook up with one of the other attendees from your shul...or contact Steve Bodenstein or Stan Schnitzer.
Where will I be sleeping?
This is a modern facility in the heart of the North Georgia Mountains.
The road is now paved all the way to the camp and cell phones work there (sometimes). There is electricity and running water. The bunk house is heated and the flush toilet facilities and showers are within the walls of the bunk house. No "roughing it" for these boys!
Will there be beds?
Of course!!! The camp will also provide a pillow, linens, a blanket and one
towel.
What kind of Shabbat Experience will it be?
We will create a unique Shabbat experience - together. We will be observing Shabbat by not writing, smoking, using electronic devices, or taking photographs. We will wash before all meals, say Motzi and Birkat ha-Mazon. There is an eruv around the camp so you can carry and can indulge in various recreational activities...including the all-important Shabbat nap.
When should I arrive?
Please plan on arriving at camp Friday, Feb 22 between 2 and 4 pm.
Payment:
Those who have not sent in your money, please do so ASAP. Please send your check (payable to ANSHEI DAROM) for $190.00 to:
Joe Zendlovitz
Regional Treasurer
4404 Glendale Square
Nashville, TN 37204
Get ready for a WONDERFUL weekend! We're looking forward to seeing you there.
If you have any questions please contact:
Steve Bodenstein - sjbodenstein [at] gmail [dot] com
or
Stan Schnitzer - stan [at] theschnitz [dot] com
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