Answered Prayers?

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Answered Prayers

Why does G-D appear to answer the prayers of some but turn a cold shoulder to others? I don’t believe this one blog piece will fully answer such a question but will open up a further discussion. For many “good people” appear to have their prayers unanswered while those who are close to the other side appear to have an open path to their request. I believe G-D is the best accountant because not only does he add our good and bad deeds together in making such a decision but also takes into account what we’ve been given or taken away along the route.  Sometimes it might appear that an individual has it all made in the shade but we have never walked in the inner works of such a shade and experienced the eternal conflicts that are occurring there. While others appear downtrodden but have an inner peace and happiness that even the wealthiest and most powerful envy. Furthermore who knows if this is the only time we’ve walked this path before without shoes or if we’re bound to walk it again but this time in “Jordan’s”.

Confession

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confession

Here it goes I’m a 21+++ heterosexual male (at least since last I checked) who enjoys the music of Justin Bieber and even (don’t hate me) One Direction. I’m sorry Father.. wait I’m Jewish am I even allowed in this booths? Anyway, I know you’re startled but maybe I’ve got a little of the Bieber Fever and Aspirin hasn’t worked.  Do I need to say some Hail somethings I’ve seen it in a few movies? I feel much better that I got this off my chest and now all I have to say is….

The Expert

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NY Mets Jacket

I am called on to give my “expert opinion” on the latest trade or play even though I have no clue.  The truth is if you want to give your opinions and start a conversation where a jacket or shirt with some type of logo.  For all of a sudden you’re a prime sponsor of this team or individual and have some inside scoop that the world needs to know.  It couldn’t be that you were wearing it because it was the fastest jacket or shirt you could find, matched your clothes or smelled a bit better then the one you left on the floor? BE WARNED- If you accept wearing logo’s you must accept the responsibility of knowledge behind them otherwise learn how to bluff well.

The Birth

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Baby Born

While many of my Christian friends are celebrating the birth of Jesus I started reading the Torah portion on the birth of the leader that preceded this period, Moses and found many very interesting similarities. Here are just a few of those similarities (below) that I hope will enlighten your day.

(1) Both births were hidden for fear of the outside world.

(2) Leaders from the world visited these children when they were in their infancy.

(3) They were both born near animals that could have hurt them.

(4) The society at the time tried to kill them before their actual birth.

 

A Christmas Angel…. without wings

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Angel

I know it’s not officially Christmas but I’m Jewish so this is pretty close and to tell you the truth this angel didn’t have wings but it is the heart that shined.  My family and friends deserted me for the night and I decided to eat alone at a local bar (the food is terrific) and although I was alone I didn’t feel that way. For I was enjoying reading a book when this lady suddenly appeared.  Please further note that this is a crowded bar and everyone was talking among themselves. This angel asked if I was alone and since I couldn’t find any ants around I concurred that I was.   She instantly sat down at my table and struck a very nice conversation with me even with her friends standing in the wings.  She never asked for anything but was just there to converse to another human being who appeared to be alone on Christmas (close to it).   I hope that I can become one of these angels without wings and fly to bring a bit more happiness to those around me this holiday season.

Washington Post- Ted Cruz Children- Too Far

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Ted Cruz children  Ted Cruz and Family

Humor is meant to be a little offensive and if you run for politics you must have thick skin but the Washington Post has gone too far with this Cartoon of Ted Cruz’s children.  Children of politicians should be off limits to political punches especially when they’re just a few years old. Can you imagine the ridicule these innocent children will get from their schoolmates as they make monkey noises and display this cartoon to them? Come on Washington Post have more class and stop being a bully. We understand that your trying to make a quick profit  and your politically leanings by leave the children out of it !

Jewish Christmas

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Jewish ChristmasJewish Christmas 3  Jewish Christmas 2    As a youngster this was one of the loneliest times of the year for while other children had Santa Claus visit their house he seemed to skip ours every year and I wasn’t that bad. The truth is I knew much earlier then my Christian friends that Santa Claus didn’t exist or wasn’t a big fan of the Jews.  Seriously though I love Christmas and the Christians that celebrate this wonderful holiday (don’t worry Rabbi I didn’t convert) for it brings such cheer, love and generosity to so many and as you get older you realize that the roller coaster maybe a bit too much for you but you still can live the experience as you watch love one’s enjoy the ride. So I want to wish all my Christian friends a very merry X-Mas with health, happiness, peace, love and some great Christmas Decorations that even us Jews can enjoy as well.  A new Christmas movie wouldn’t hurt as well with my Eggnog first and Chinese Food later.

Talent Usurps Walls

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Ben CarsonJackie Robinson  Jerry Seinfeld carly fioronai

      Talent has overcome any barriers that society or groups might put on others. Whether it be in entertainment, business or even politics those who have the talent can climb above any walls that society has put around them.  Of course these individuals must also sometimes be self taught, have strong motivation and belief in themselves for this to occur. Yet  when you’re the first in the group that’s made it most people will try to keep you there even if it’s to be the token.  Those that have extraordinary talents also can escape the penalties that others with mediocre abilities would have to occur whether it be by making a political incorrect statement or even commit a crime.   Today if there is in justice it’s between those of talent and those that are lacking and not based on any other conditions. It is this injustice which we tolerate because either subconsciously or consciously we fear losing such talent.

Ellen Degeneres Eminem

VA Housing Today!

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Veteran's

Those that were willing to give their life for our country shouldn’t be left in the dark upon their return.  Instead they should have apartment housing units across the country geared to them.  These units would be available only to veterans and their immediate families and the costs to live in such facilities would be on a sliding scale based on their income.  Their would be niche stores (geared to their needs), service centers (job placement) and health facilities located within the buildings so that our heroes could easily get the supplies they need with the respect they deserve.  This is one expense we owe our veterans and I as one taxpayer would be happy to contribute to such an essential endeavor.

Donald Trump VS Hillary Clinton Flareup- just a spark

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Hillary Clinton VS Donald Trump

When I was going to college there was a certain individual that would try to start fights between me and my good friend over nothing yet got us to the point of  coming close to fists. Today the media is doing that job with Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton and it’s going to be just as much fun to watch from the outside as my college experiences. Today the silliness begins with Donald Trump talking about a bathroom break that Hillary had at the debates as we wait for Hillary to say at least “my toilet paper was green”.  If it wasn’t for such a serious position this cat & mouse game would be funny.  Maybe the entertainment will bring out the voters in this election cycle but just a thought shouldn’t the vote  be about who truly can make this country great rather then who has a better one line?

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