August 09, 2011 Tuesday hillygram

CLICK 2C RELAXED PARKING PESACH/SHAVOUS 2011

CLICK 2 C ACTIVE SHIVAH

The Amerstam family has requested no visitors

between 12pm and 3pm, and 6:00 to 7:30pm

and no visitors past 9:30pm.

PLEASE HELP WITH THE SHIVA MINYANIM

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Ros-Lehtinen, Berman Lead Efforts to Tighten Sanctions Against the Syrian Regime

Washington, DC - U.S. Rep. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen (R-FL), Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, U.S. Rep. Howard Berman (D-CA), Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, and 221 bipartisan signatories, a majority of the House of Representatives, sent a letter today to the President urging the tightening of sanctions on the Syrian regime of Bashar al-Assad. Joint statement by Ros-Lehtinen and Berman:

"The threat posed by the Assad regime to the U.S., to our allies, and, most of all, to the Syrian people is stark and growing. Assad and his circle have no legitimacy to rule.

"The U.S. and all responsible nations must impose the strongest possible sanctions on the murderous Syrian regime."

NOTE: Original cosigners also include Congressman Connie Mack (R-FL), Congressman Eliot Engel (D-NY), Congressman Steve Chabot (R-OH) and Congressman Gary Ackerman (D-NY).

Text of the letter is as follows, and a signed copy may be viewed here:

Ohr Naava presents a Day to Disconnect. October 2, 2011
Create the Revolution

A Day to Disconnect is a worldwide movement, spearheaded by Rabbi Zechariah Wallerstein of Ohr Naava, which will take place on October 2, 2011. On that day thousands of people will voluntarily unplug their gadgets for some time - an hour, two or even all day. During this time, those who chose to disconnect will take pleasure in cherished relationships be it spouses, children, family, self or Gd.

Our goal is accumulate a total of one million hours. Can you imagine the impact of thousands of people choosing to disconnect their phones for an hour?

Can you visualize the amount of good accomplished during this time? Can you feel the impact of couples taking a walk together basking in nature and fully focused on one another? Can you see the glee in the hearts of the children who share their dreams, hopes and fears with honestly attentive parents? Can you see the intensity of the laugh lines on grandparents' faces as they passionately share stories of yesteryear uninterrupted by texting? Can you imagine an hour without obsessively checking your cell for messages?

An hour where you feel present in the moment, an hour to close your eyes and be transported by the intricacies in a piece of music, an hour to communicate with our hearts, an hour of peace? Can you visualize the creativity and power that will be unleashed?

The possibilities are truly awesome.

Life is Great. Disconnect and Enjoy.

How it Works

By signing up you are choosing to make a commitment to disconnect from all technology in an effort to synchronize a meaningful hour or hours with yourself, your friends, your family and/or with Gd.

Simply complete the registration form on the website and you have now joined the revolution. To be an active participant and create an impact on the world, recommend this website to friends and family.

The more hours you commit and get others to commit the greater your ultimate reward. You are restoring relationships, fostering inner peace, closing chasms and offering nature its due.

Upon registering you will receive a follow-up email confirming your inclusion in Day to Disconnect. Keep checking your personal page to see how many of your family and friends signed up as a result of your suggestion. Keep checking in with us to see the tally of hours we accumulated.
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This was the scene at the Kotel tonight, Tisha B'Av. The singing lasted for quite a while. The words to the song they are singing in the video, "Ani Mamim" comes from the 12th of Maimonides' 13 principles of faith - "I believe with complete faith in the coming of Moshiach, and even though he may delay, nevertheless I anticipate every day that he will come. "

Tisha B'Av 5771 at the Kotel

"Date Happy" Seminar Series

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This will be accomplished with short, vibrant classes which use Ancient Jewish wisdom, well known current psychology and popular film clips.

Dates for the next Seminar to be announced shortly.

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Monthly Women's Gathering

I look forward to next month's women's gathering, which will be Aug 30th.

Bring your sister, your mom or your friend.

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Deal of the Week -

Half Price Tickets for Six Flags Hurricane Harbor - Fun for the whole family.

Grab your swimsuit and prepare to beat the summer heat at Six Flags Hurricane Harbor, a 15-acre waterpark that has it all, from high-speed thrill slides to children's play areas to family rides that everyone can ride together. The park has six thrill rides, including Black Snake Summit -- five slides in one ride, including the two tallest, fully-enclosed water slides in Southern California.

Kids can play at Castaway Cove or Splash Island -- water play areas featuring a variety of activities for little ones. Families that want to stay together and play together can enjoy toboggan racing, the wave pool, lounging around in Lizard Lagoon, navigating the Lost Temple Rapids, or having a leisurely float along the relaxing River Cruise.

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Half price tickets are available at Goldstar Events.