September eleventh brings a rush of associations. We still mourn our loved ones in New York. We still quake at the reality of urban terror and know it could recur anywhere, anytime.
September 11th is also the birthday of some fine virgos: Wendy, Jamelah, Craig and Krista.
September 11th is almost getting serious. Almost getting Autumn.
In school, [...]
Posts Tagged as ‘Qassams’
September 11, 2009
Sept 11/09 A long time and here it is again
November 22, 2008
at last! Update – School, GA visit, beloved friend’s loss, Red Alert “Tzeva Adom”
Yes, Let My People Know is still here. It’s been a week.
Commiserating with a friend.
A beloved friend suffered the tragic loss of her husband to suicide. How to comfort a friend under such horrific life-blows? There’s no answer except to love her and try to stay in one piece, oneself. Being an exceptionally loving human [...]
November 7, 2008
A week of everything: Olympiad at Ma’ale Habsor, qassams, weddings, sunshine and psychologists
This week had something for everyone: athletes, those nostalgic for ‘Tzeva Adom’, brides (my niece), and psychologists who took care of qassam fears.
The Olympiad of the Mossad at Ma’ale Habsor began last Sunday, November 1. Students from the Mossad and other enthusiasts took part in games of all sorts: Volleyball, Soccer, Athletics, etc. The kids [...]
October 6, 2008
Update! Interview with Gal Giberstein, musician, composer, teacher
Gal Giberstein, musician, composer and teacher, has been working with students in Ma’ale Habsor for a number of years. He’s an inspiration to kids to express themselves through music.
After participating in Ma’ale Habsor’s Rosh Hashana ceremony with his version of ‘Don’t Worry, Be Happy’ (lyrics quoted here: http://talkingnow.wordpress.com/2008/09/29/ceremony-for-rosh-hashana-maale-habsor/) ,I asked him if he could say [...]
September 28, 2008
Sunday Update – Building the New School +/- more news
First for the good news.
The building has really picked up speed. I’ll post shots from the northern side on Sunday. Meanwhile, please note that there is a wall in sight from the window of my 10th Grade Classroom.
More photos:
Next, we had a fabulous Blues Concert this past Monday, featuring the FunkyUblues band, with Roy Young [...]
