Shabbat Shalom July 12, 2013

Dear Friends and Family,

Semantics
Does it really matter if it’s called Bankruptcy, A Coup or Pilot error.   Detroit may or may not go into bankruptcy but either way, the city has NO money and major changes must occur. Was it a Military Coup? Either way, new leadership is needed for the 14 Million Egyptians who filled the streets in protest.  Was it pilot error? Either way, 2 young Chinese girls are dead, many others are injured and a plane is destroyed.  Yes, we need answers but sometimes, semantics don’t matter… it’s the outcomes that are crucial.

Can normalcy return?
A tragic outcome occurred for our neighbors to the North as 50 Canadians are presumed dead after a US oil transport train (presumably with failed brakes) slammed into a Quebec town decimating it with an inferno that destroyed at least 30 buildings. Sadly, it will take years (if at all) for this town to return to normalcy.

Early demise
Amy Winehouse had an unfortunate outcome to her life with her early death, but her family wants her life to live on as a new exhibit just opened at the Jewish Museum in London.  It is meant to showcase her Jewish cultural identity and give the public a private glimpse of her short but prolific life.
http://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/amy-winehouses-life-explored-in-new-jewish-museum-exhibit-20130703?utm_source=dailynewsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=newsletter

Hate in disguise
Last month in a Paris Art Museum (subsidized by the government) a highly offensive installation opened to the dismay of the local and global Jewish Community.  The exhibit is called “Death” and it portrays (and glorifies) photos and captions of Palestinian Suicide bombers.  This is a blatant case of hatred hiding behind the shield of “Art” and Freedom of Speech.
http://www.theblaze.com/stories/2013/06/09/art-paris-museum-showcases-exhibition-of-palestinian-suicide-bombers/

Sir Paul in Vienna

 

Linda’s photo exhibit in Vienna

Train from Vienna to Budapest

 

Cat Cafe in Budapest

 

Skys of Tel Aviv

 

4th of July celebration at the home of American Ambassador Dan Shapiro

 

Views of Jaffa

Wishing you and your loved ones a Sweet and Peaceful Shabbat Shalom,

Lisa

Condolences to the families of I. William Sherr on his passing this week. May his memory as a loving father bring comfort to Margot and Michael Shapiro (and their kids), in addition to Roger and Andrea Sherr and Stuart Sherr and their families.

Condolences to Singer and Activist, Pete Seeger, on the passing of his wife and fellow activist, Toshi Seeger at the ripe and productive age of 91 and just 9 days short of their 70th wedding anniversary.

Mazel Tov on the birth of Lily Kaye to the ecstatic parents Eldan and Hilaand especially to new Saba, Jeff Kaye who will surround her with love and music.  May Lily grow in a world of peace, harmony and joy.

Here are the birthday celebration for this coming week and a few I missed from last week.

Happy Birthday…

July 2nd

Megan Topper (Happy 30th)

July 5th

July 9th

July 11th

(shared a birthday month with his father)

July 12th

July 14th

Woody Guthrie (would have been 101)

July 16th

July 18th

Please let me know if I’ve missed your or your loved ones celebration. I’m prone to errors.