tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-401303964563152307.post7026498474717124288..comments2024-03-28T21:36:55.157-04:00Comments on Love That Max : Max says it was the best bar mitzvah everEllen Seidmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01433429847255621203noreply@blogger.comBlogger45125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-401303964563152307.post-42473605296822984462016-04-27T11:12:00.399-04:002016-04-27T11:12:00.399-04:00I had no idea Max' middle name was one of my d...I had no idea Max' middle name was one of my daughter's name(a girl named Grant suits her well).Christinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09915719141715003228noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-401303964563152307.post-50214362037600246432016-04-25T18:49:26.432-04:002016-04-25T18:49:26.432-04:00Mazel Tov! Mazel Tov- a little late but still hear...Mazel Tov! Mazel Tov- a little late but still heartfelt. May he go from strength-to-strength his whole life. Sharonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05952196182915660263noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-401303964563152307.post-60753683778977516422016-04-18T16:09:00.088-04:002016-04-18T16:09:00.088-04:00Ellen,
Glad you appreciated the United Firefighte...Ellen,<br /><br />Glad you appreciated the United Firefighters Union.<br /><br />Pay - and conditions. The big campaign is against occupational health and safety neglect/oversights/insurance.Adelaide Duponthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01490123934889071074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-401303964563152307.post-46421110062280807102016-04-18T16:08:11.974-04:002016-04-18T16:08:11.974-04:00Ah, I understand about the cocktail franks and the...Ah, I understand about the cocktail franks and the things they are often called.<br /><br />Party puffs on the other hand!Adelaide Duponthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01490123934889071074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-401303964563152307.post-63794668032721996922016-04-15T22:56:41.763-04:002016-04-15T22:56:41.763-04:00Thank you so much, everyone, for sharing in our fa...Thank you so much, everyone, for sharing in our family's celebration and joy. I got all emotional reading these comments! Ellen Seidmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01433429847255621203noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-401303964563152307.post-19339716384849289302016-04-15T22:55:45.626-04:002016-04-15T22:55:45.626-04:00This made me smile! "Pigs in blankets" a...This made me smile! "Pigs in blankets" are the generic term for little cocktail franks wrapped in pastry puffs. It actually was a kosher event!Ellen Seidmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01433429847255621203noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-401303964563152307.post-22646949944645161732016-04-15T22:54:02.279-04:002016-04-15T22:54:02.279-04:00Thanks for sharing this, Adelaide. I hope they get...Thanks for sharing this, Adelaide. I hope they get the pay they deserve.Ellen Seidmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01433429847255621203noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-401303964563152307.post-5099346521775767762016-04-15T22:52:01.461-04:002016-04-15T22:52:01.461-04:00Anna and Raelyn, Max and Sabrina sang a liturgical...Anna and Raelyn, Max and Sabrina sang a liturgical poem called "Adon olam" ("Master of the universe") that typically ends a prayer service. The lyrics speak to God's greatness and all-empowering existence. Ellen Seidmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01433429847255621203noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-401303964563152307.post-43769850440136617782016-04-15T09:08:57.158-04:002016-04-15T09:08:57.158-04:00This is perfect. it sounds like such a special da...This is perfect. it sounds like such a special day in so many ways xxAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14287194651901885977noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-401303964563152307.post-5360069935974122712016-04-13T10:20:19.125-04:002016-04-13T10:20:19.125-04:00Could be kosher hot dogs.Could be kosher hot dogs.Elizabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04013115624599272658noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-401303964563152307.post-15791747213580114292016-04-13T02:12:16.126-04:002016-04-13T02:12:16.126-04:00Lauren, this is my best:
Think of the "pig i...Lauren, this is my best:<br /><br />Think of the "pig in the poke".<br /><br />They are usually very comfortable or very uncomfortable.<br /><br />And a pig in a blanket is usually very warm and often feels nurtured.Adelaide Duponthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01490123934889071074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-401303964563152307.post-59223850320821772082016-04-12T10:15:37.112-04:002016-04-12T10:15:37.112-04:00Adelaide Dupont....
I sincerely hope that I did no...Adelaide Dupont....<br />I sincerely hope that I did not offend you by wondering if you're Hebrew/Jewish, Friend. That wasn't my intent. You are simply well-educated in all things Hebrew/Jewish!! That is great!! We knew a family several years ago who were Hebrew/Jewish.... They are why I know a little bit about this faith!! So I guess we have that in common!! ;)<br />"Stay hard, stay hungry, stay alive", Raelyn <br />Mary Louhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01005199691237610718noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-401303964563152307.post-28054012717377934182016-04-12T08:36:25.061-04:002016-04-12T08:36:25.061-04:00Mazel Tov, Fireman Max and family! I am confused b...Mazel Tov, Fireman Max and family! I am confused by your mention of pigs in blankets though, I thought Jews didn't eat bacon, unless you are referring to something different?Laurenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14695974187979507114noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-401303964563152307.post-84340902634793341752016-04-12T02:32:28.502-04:002016-04-12T02:32:28.502-04:00Raelyn and readers of Love that Max:
I am not Heb...Raelyn and readers of Love that Max:<br /><br />I am not Hebrew.<br /><br />Many wonderful Jewish friends and literary and musical connections.<br /><br />Plus - Hebrew is the language of so many religious and political texts.<br /><br />In diasporas - you get to know everyone's tongue.<br /><br />If I were Hebrew it would have been Mazal tov and written in script.<br /><br />[Humanistic Judaism is so wonderful - thinking of Ari {Ne'eman} and Ruti {Regan} - she at the Jewish Theological Seminary and he doing many wonderful things -- read that through when looking up the significance of Bar Mitzvah].<br /><br />Connection with Hebrew/Judaism is a pop cultural one - Nancy Dawes in the Babysitter's Club was a really great character and friend to Karen Brewer. Read the Chanukah book - good stuff in PrintShop application about that celebration - graphics and text.<br /><br />✡️😃😛🤗😄.Adelaide Duponthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01490123934889071074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-401303964563152307.post-64964877652151063892016-04-12T01:00:00.711-04:002016-04-12T01:00:00.711-04:00Adelaide Dupont....
I take it that you are Hebrew?...Adelaide Dupont....<br />I take it that you are Hebrew? Cool!! Are you Jewish, too, Friend? ;)<br />"Stay hard, stay hungry, stay alive", Raelyn Mary Louhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01005199691237610718noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-401303964563152307.post-2781026541650559742016-04-11T23:01:45.348-04:002016-04-11T23:01:45.348-04:00Mazel tov means congratulations in Hebrew [literal...Mazel tov means congratulations in Hebrew [literally good luck]. It is said very often as a toast or to show you are very proud of a person.<br /><br />One of the first transliterations I learnt, Mar.<br /><br />So glad you learnt so much. And you have much to teach about finding gifts and celebrating uniqueness.Adelaide Duponthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01490123934889071074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-401303964563152307.post-86328165464970433932016-04-11T21:08:11.754-04:002016-04-11T21:08:11.754-04:00If only more people could find the gifts in childr...If only more people could find the gifts in children and celebrate their uniqueness. Please continue to write, to inspire others and to affirm how much people have to learn from Fireman Max. I assume Mazel Tov means something positive, so Mazel Tov it is.<br />Marhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17735717305365419716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-401303964563152307.post-71856006326493562062016-04-11T20:00:35.397-04:002016-04-11T20:00:35.397-04:00So happy for you Fireman Max. What a blessing you...So happy for you Fireman Max. What a blessing you are to your family. goodie girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06592952274539743429noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-401303964563152307.post-10402318391868785502016-04-11T18:41:57.390-04:002016-04-11T18:41:57.390-04:00I thrilled for you, your wonderful family and espe...I thrilled for you, your wonderful family and especially Max. Mazel Tov! I'm so happy for you. xoxThe Caregivers' Living Roomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10920119448415733545noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-401303964563152307.post-11538278368694468732016-04-11T17:59:21.093-04:002016-04-11T17:59:21.093-04:00And here is a Mitzvah.
Victoria's professiona...And here is a Mitzvah.<br /><br />Victoria's professional firefighters are fighting the good fight for pay conditions worthy of their profession. Remember the United Firefighters' Union and look at their advertisement - it was paid for and by them.<br /><br />There are some big campaigns in the next few weeks.<br /><br />[Of course the great majority of people in the Metropolitan and Country Fire Authorities are volunteers].<br /><br /><a href="http://www.ufuvic.asn.au" rel="nofollow">Respect - honour - value your firefighters!</a>Adelaide Duponthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01490123934889071074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-401303964563152307.post-32114119554594402242016-04-11T17:55:47.717-04:002016-04-11T17:55:47.717-04:00Mazel Tov Fireman Max, Ellen and all the family, f...Mazel Tov Fireman Max, Ellen and all the family, friends and community.<br /><br />Seems like it was one big party!<br /><br />And of course Wendy is right about delivering happiness. And being a deliverer of happiness the way lots of figures in Judaism are.<br /><br />The brightness is here every day in every way. We see it in ceremonies and in dreams [like Joseph].Adelaide Duponthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01490123934889071074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-401303964563152307.post-75195697813945875932016-04-11T17:14:54.306-04:002016-04-11T17:14:54.306-04:00This made me cry. I am so thrilled for your family...This made me cry. I am so thrilled for your family, and for Max! I will be a true Facebook stalker until you post the video, the photos....EVERYTHING!<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07930796856020938418noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-401303964563152307.post-82149112048961722342016-04-11T16:08:01.245-04:002016-04-11T16:08:01.245-04:00Mazel tov! It sounds like it was a wonderful day ...Mazel tov! It sounds like it was a wonderful day for all. So very happy for you. Megnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-401303964563152307.post-75669623682848894482016-04-11T15:36:20.991-04:002016-04-11T15:36:20.991-04:00Mazel Tov! It sound like you all had a wonderful t...Mazel Tov! It sound like you all had a wonderful timeMax .Shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10904861794391197803noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-401303964563152307.post-80437658216879159772016-04-11T15:31:45.423-04:002016-04-11T15:31:45.423-04:00Mazel Tov! It sounds beautiful and "just rig...Mazel Tov! It sounds beautiful and "just right" for Max and your family. I am so happy for all of you.Let Kids Playhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09585825807428388636noreply@blogger.com