4 temple children's programs running simultaneously, successfully
6 minutes spent in services today, because of running said programs
8 big cartons of apple slices and 3 containers of honey eaten (by temple kids)
2 birthday cakes of the world decorated and devoured (by temple kids)
1 caramel apple eaten (by me)
1 storybook read (twice) to different kids (by me)
1 husband (mine) who took care of cranky toddler (ours)
1 three-year old who burst into tears when he wasn't first at blowing the shofar (guess who)
1 birthday card of the world presented to me, made by first-grader
1 request by first-grader to "please bring my card closer to God"
1 rabbi who melted in sheer adorableness when receiving said card
4 loaves of bread donated to the geese at tashlich
countless renditions sung of "Apples and Honey at Rosh Hashanah" (make it stop!!!!)
2 children (mine) covered in markers and dirt (from art and the playground, respectively)
1 pair of shoes kicked off the moment they crossed the threshold of our house
Shana Tova!!! What a splendid New Year's celebration! Sweet treats, fun, and spiritual uplift.I teared up about the card that was given to you as a personal messenger.
ReplyDeleteI got a kick out of your listing events "by the numbers," but somehow it threw me off-base and in my head I kept hearing "Who Knows One?" and "Chad Gadyah" from the Passover Haggadah!!!
You have all my love and admiration, Rabbi.
Cannot thank you enough for this blog, the nourishment that keeps me going.
Michal, I absolutely love your 'summaries.' You take us along with you on your journeys every step of the way and what experiences you have! I'm thrilled to hear that the RH day activities went well. Now on to YK activities. They'll be just as great, I'm sure!
ReplyDeleteLove you,
Mom