I want to thank everyone for a wonderful Tisha B’Av. I enjoyed synagogue hopping and experiencing the mourning of the destruction of both Temples. The community in Teaneck really came together to show their achdut (togetherness) as a Jewish people. There are some elements in Teaneck that made it even more special and really put me in the right mood.
They say that you don’t really learn something until you experience it for yourself. Let me tell you friends, Teaneck is the destination to truly feel the meaning of Tisha B’Av. The fast day was extra meaningful in Teaneck.
Gilluy Arayot (prohibited sexual relations), a reason for the destruction of the 1st Temple, is very prominent here. Couples are getting divorced because of affairs and wife swapping is rampant. I must admit, Teaneck is not as bad as Monsey because they do not have a Key Club. What is a Key Club? Check the comments if someone asks.
Where else can one experience the true meaning of Sinat Chinam (hatred of others), a reason for the destruction of the 2nd Temple, on a daily basis. Just see how the members of Rabbi Daniel Feldman’s synagogue at 554 Queen Anne Road, Inc. DBA: Congregation Etz Chaim of Teaneck treat their neighbors, fellow Jews that are local to their location and the Jews of Teaneck at large. They inspire me to pray harder, to tear my clothing in 2 places and to eat extra eggs smothered in delicious ashes.
Teaneck is the place to be for the three weeks, nine days and especially Tisha B’Av. One day, when the Messiah comes, it will be a holiday and we will travel on the wings of eagles to the holy land of Israel. We will all rejoice together in Jerusalem at THE synagogue, the rebuilt 3rd Temple. A Temple not funded by illegitimately obtained monies and based on illegally filed building plans.
Amen!
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Tuesday, July 27, 2010
Tuesday, March 16, 2010
Top 10 Things Teaneckers Did/Are Doing During The Teaneck Storm's Aftermath
(Sorry I couldn't post earlier)
10. Use the State of Emergency designation to take a day off from work even though you have power, cable, heat and working hot water
9. The neighborhood kids use your basement for a block pool party. Everyone pools their defrosted meats for a grilling good time
8. Drink more tea or coffee than any normal human can handle. Why should you waste all that perfectly good boiling hot water?
7. Troll the local stores for water, ice and flashlights. Then sit and stew while your facebook friends discuss all the popular shows and you can't watch them
6. Wonder how PSEG decides who gets their power back first
5. Hang out with neighbors you usually avoid. Reminisce about past catastrophes like old friends. Make false promises to hang out in the near future
4. Earn your stripes as an amateur photographer taking pictures of the destruction of houses, fallen trees and crushed cars while the owners of the houses, trees and cars look on in defeat
3. Watch in amazement as tree after tree gets run through the wood chipper while listening to Rush - The Trees
2. Take up Teaneck Kosher Corner Grocery, located on the corner of Teaneck Rd. and Forest, up on their gracious offer for a free dinner because your house, apartment or coop is blacked out. Sweet deal!
1. Continuously check your Blackberry, iPhone, Palm, Android device or internet enabled phone for new postings or comments on macdmusings.blogspot.com. Whether you like me or hate me, thank you for your loyalty and readership.
10. Use the State of Emergency designation to take a day off from work even though you have power, cable, heat and working hot water
9. The neighborhood kids use your basement for a block pool party. Everyone pools their defrosted meats for a grilling good time
8. Drink more tea or coffee than any normal human can handle. Why should you waste all that perfectly good boiling hot water?
7. Troll the local stores for water, ice and flashlights. Then sit and stew while your facebook friends discuss all the popular shows and you can't watch them
6. Wonder how PSEG decides who gets their power back first
5. Hang out with neighbors you usually avoid. Reminisce about past catastrophes like old friends. Make false promises to hang out in the near future
4. Earn your stripes as an amateur photographer taking pictures of the destruction of houses, fallen trees and crushed cars while the owners of the houses, trees and cars look on in defeat
3. Watch in amazement as tree after tree gets run through the wood chipper while listening to Rush - The Trees
2. Take up Teaneck Kosher Corner Grocery, located on the corner of Teaneck Rd. and Forest, up on their gracious offer for a free dinner because your house, apartment or coop is blacked out. Sweet deal!
1. Continuously check your Blackberry, iPhone, Palm, Android device or internet enabled phone for new postings or comments on macdmusings.blogspot.com. Whether you like me or hate me, thank you for your loyalty and readership.
Friday, February 5, 2010
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If you have an article you would like me to post about everything and anything regarding issues in Bergen County, feel free to email that too. Don't forget to give yourself a snappy nickname.
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