Good to be coming up on Shabbat. So much to be grateful for to G-d Almighty Health Peace Prosperity Family to enjoy it with Thank you for another week! ;-)

We went to a beautiful playground dedication at Chabad. Aside from the lavish and colorful playground, they had a trampoline, petting zoo, and BBQ for Lag B’Omer. This was Torah Turtle (my name for him) at the event. What an amazing shell and such a cool animal. Turtles are a definite favorite! ;-) (Credit Photo: Andy Blumenthal)

Wow, those are some BIG blue stone plates. Also, like the blue ocean and shells as the backdrop on the wall. Favorite color is BLUE! ;-) (Credit Photo: Andy Blumenthal)

Love this selection of cookies and cupcakes. Colorful and plenty of smiles! ;-) (Credit Photo: Minna Blumenthal)

Wow you can get your hair all spiky and tall. And choose your color: blue, pink, or yellow. Who doesn’t want to have that much hair again. ;-) (Credit Photo: Andy Blumenthal)

Please see my new article in The Times of Israel called “The Tragic Comedy of the ‘Anti-Zionist Synagogue’.” Recently in the Forward, I read about this “synagogue,” Tzedek Chicago, that has the tragic distinction of being the first anti-Zionist synagogue in America. They claim that they are all about justice…

No news is good news. Unfortunately, most of the news these days is bad news. War Terrorism Global tensions Threats of WMD Political dysfunction Inflation Trade deficit Ballooning debt Sinking economy Global warming Social divisions Rampant crime Chaos at the border Pandemic Care giver shortage Only good news is usually…

Great sign for the Pablo Picasso drink. If you have too much, do you feel like the guy pictured here? Maybe people need to feel this way sometimes (especially when the world looks like it’s going to hell). ;-) (Credit Photo: Andy Blumenthal)

Like this shirt with the cool lady on it. Sort of has the 70’s hippie look. Those were the days! ;-) (Credit Photo: Andy Blumenthal)