Friday 14 August 2015

Cantor Helfgott & Avraham Fried "Vus Vet Zein Ven Moshiach"

Fried And Helfgot "Mimkomcha"

I Am Thankful

I AM THANKFUL:

FOR THE WIFE
WHO SAYS IT'S HOT DOGS TONIGHT,
BECAUSE SHE IS HOME WITH ME,
AND NOT OUT WITH SOMEONE ELSE..
FOR THE HUSBAND
WHO IS ON THE SOFA
BEING A COUCH POTATO,
BECAUSE HE IS HOME WITH ME
AND NOT OUT AT THE BARS.
FOR THE TEENAGER
WHO IS COMPLAINING ABOUT DOING DISHES
BECAUSE IT MEANS SHE IS AT HOME, NOT ON THE STREETS.
FOR THE TAXES I PAY
BECAUSE IT MEANS I AM EMPLOYED.
FOR THE MESS TO CLEAN AFTER A PARTY
BECAUSE IT MEANS I HAVE BEEN SURROUNDED BY FRIENDS.
FOR THE CLOTHES THAT FIT A LITTLE TOO SNUG
BECAUSE IT MEANS I HAVE ENOUGH TO EAT.FOR MY SHADOW THAT WATCHES ME WORK BECAUSE IT MEANS I AM OUT IN THE SUNSHINE
FOR A LAWN THAT NEEDS MOWING,
WINDOWS THAT NEED CLEANING,
AND GUTTERS THAT NEED FIXING
BECAUSE IT MEANS I HAVE A HOME.
FOR ALL THE COMPLAINING
I HEAR ABOUT THE GOVERNMENT
BECAUSE IT MEANS WE HAVE FREEDOM OF SPEECH. FOR THE PARKING SPOT
I FIND AT THE FAR END OF THE PARKING LOT BECAUSE IT MEANS I AM CAPABLE OF WALKING AND I HAVE BEEN BLESSED WITH TRANSPORTATION.
FOR MY HUGE HEATING BILL
BECAUSE IT MEANS I AM WARM.
FOR THE LADY BEHIND ME IN SHUL WHO SINGS OFF KEY
BECAUSE IT MEANS I CAN HEAR.
FOR THE PILE OF LAUNDRY AND IRONING
BECAUSE IT MEANS I HAVE CLOTHES TO WEAR. FOR WEARINESS AND ACHING MUSCLES AT THE END OF THE DAY
BECAUSE IT MEANS I HAVE BEEN CAPABLE OF WORKING HARD.
FOR THE ALARM THAT GOES OFF IN THE EARLY MORNING HOURS
BECAUSE IT MEANS I AM ALIVE.
AND FINALLY, FOR TOO MUCH E-MAIL
BECAUSE IT MEANS I HAVE FRIENDS WHO ARE THINKING OF ME.

Live well, Laugh often, & Love

Compliment Our Children

                                 TIME TO REMEMBER TO COMPLIMENT OUR CHILDREN

1. Compliment their character. We live in a world where integrity is neither consistently taught nor widely expected. When our children demonstrate honesty, kindness, trustworthiness and reliability, that’s a great time to take them aside and offer a sincere compliment.

2. Compliment obedience and respect. It’s too easy to fall into patterns of disapproval, where the only time we notice is when kids do wrong. Rather than waiting for disobedience or disrespect (then coming down like a ton of bricks) try noticing obedience and respect: “I don’t always remember to tell you, but you are an awesome young man, and I appreciate the way you treat your mother”.

3. Compliment them for simply being part of the family. “Every time I see you, I’m thankful that I’m your Mom.” Kids need to understand that they are valued simply because they are.


4. Compliment contributions to the family. “Clearing the table (sweeping the porch… putting out the trash) makes a real difference. I appreciate your contribution.” Kids need to understand that what they do makes a difference, that the adults notice, and that pitching in is a good part of family life.

5. Compliment the quality of their work. “This is one clean porch, mister!” “You mowed the lawn right up to the edge. Way to go! I’m so glad you take this job so seriously, it shows.” Doing a job at a high standard is always worth noting.


6. Compliment the effort, even when the result is not the best. “Your willingness to help makes me happy! Now we need to take a look at how you can get the trash to the curb without leaving a trail!” Compliments can be an important part of our role as teachers.


7. Compliment when they achieve something new. “Wow! That’s a huge leap forward for you there in math, pal.” “Awesome! I’m not at all surprised after you worked so hard.” A well-placed compliment can keep a positive ball rolling.

8. Compliment their sense of style even if we don’t exactly share their taste. We don’t want to force our kids into being clones of us. “When it comes to putting together an outfit, you certainly have some flair!” “I can tell that you put a lot of thought into the way you look.” “I’ve never seen a table set quite like that before – you have an amazing imagination!” It’s not useful to limit compliments to the narrow range of our own taste.


9. Compliment steps toward a long-term goal. “Son, the improvement you’re showing is commendable. Thanks for trying.” Waiting for perfection before we’re willing to dish out a compliment is inefficient, may dampen enthusiasm, and does little to help the process of growth.


10. Compliment their friends. But only do this when you can do it honestly! “Your friends are the greatest!” “That Jake is such a good kid.” “You know, it gives me a lot of confidence to know you use common sense in choosing your friends.


Shared by, Toby Lieder

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We All Need A Tree What A Lesson For Life!

We all Need a Tree!


I hired a plumber to help me restore an old farmhouse, and after he had
just finished a rough first day on the job, a flat tire made him lose an hour of work, his electric drill quit and his ancient one-ton truck refused to start.
While I drove him home, he sat in stony silence. On arriving, he invited me in to meet his family. As we walked toward the front door, he paused briefly at a small tree, touching the tips of the branches with both hands.
When opening the door he underwent an amazing transformation.. His face was wreathed in smiles and he hugged his two small children and gave his wife a kiss.

Afterward he walked me to the car. We passed the tree and my curiosity got the better of me. I asked him about what I had seen him do earlier.
"Oh, that's my trouble tree," he replied "I know I can't help having troubles on the job, but one thing's for sure, those troubles don't belong in the house with my wife and the children.. So I just hang them up on the tree every night when I come home and ask G-d to take care of them. Then in the morning I pick them up again." "Funny thing is," he
smiled, "when I come out in the morning to pick 'em up, there aren't nearly as many as I remember hanging up the night before."

Life may not be the party we hoped for, but while we are here we might as well dance.          We all Need a Tree!

The Brick What A Life Lesson

THE BRICK 
A young and successful executive was traveling down a neighbourhood street, 
Going a bit too fast in his new Jaguar. He was 
Watching for kids darting out from between parked 
Cars and slowed down when he thought he saw 
Something. 
As his car passed, no children appeared. 
Instead, a brick smashed into the Jag's side door! 
He slammed on the brakes and backed the Jag back to
The spot where the brick had been thrown. 

The angry driver then jumped out of the 
Car, grabbed the nearest kid and pushed him up 
Against a parked car shouting,

'What was that all about and who are you? Just what 
The heck are you doing? That's a new car and that 
Brick you threw is going to cost a lot of money. Why 
Did you do it?' The young boy was apologetic. 

'Please, mister...please, I'm sorry but I didn't 
Know what else to do,' He pleaded. 'I threw the 
Brick because no one else would stop....' With tears 
Dripping down his face and off his chin, the youth 
Pointed to a spot just around a parked car.. 

'It's my Brother, 'he said 'He rolled off the curb and fell 
Out of his wheelchair and I can't lift him 
Up.' 

Now sobbing, the boy asked the stunned executive, 'Would you please help 
Me get him back into his wheelchair? He's hurt and 
he's too heavy for me.'

Moved beyond words, 
The driver tried to swallow the rapidly swelling 
Lump in his throat... He hurriedly lifted the 
Handicapped boy back into the wheelchair, then took 
Out a linen handkerchief and dabbed at the fresh 
Scrapes and cuts. A quick look told him everything 
Was going to be okay. 'Thank you and may God bless
You,' the grateful child told the stranger. Too 
Shook up for words, the man simply watched the boy!
Push his wheelchair-bound
brother down the sidewalk
Toward their home..

It was a long, slow 
Walk back to the Jaguar. The damage was very 
Noticeable, but the driver never bothered to repair 
The dented side door. He kept the dent there to 
Remind him of this message: ' Don't go through life 
So fast that someone has to throw a brick at you to 
Get your attention!' God whispers in our souls and 
Speaks to our hearts Sometimes when we don't have
Time to listen, He has to throw a brick at us. It's 

Our choice to listen or not.

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