Well Shabat (Sabbath) was a great experience for all here in the cold fresh winter. Friday night we ( the men, and Chanel Joined us after Shul-Synagogue) prayed at the local on Eastern Parkway, and then proceeded to Aunt Basha for the Friday night Bash. We did Kiddush(blessing to sanctify the Sabbath, involves alcoholic beverage) , Hamotzi (blessing over the Sabbath bread) , L'chayim (said cheers) , Gefiltte (A sabbath fish delicacy), L'chayim, salads, L'chayim, L'chayim, soup. L'chayim(we toasted many a time) .... you get the drift?!
Was good times all round - jokes were recited, divrei torah propounded (words of torah-Jewish doctrine), food devoured etc etc.
Shabat Day, some males attended services at Ohlei Torah (A Synagogue) for Shabat Hakhel ( A Sabbath of gathering)followed by wedding like Farbrengen(Party). This was the start to the day of inebriates, or more fittingly Yaakov's Ofruf (last sabbath of freedom for an impending groom). The post ofruf Farbrengen, ( where tables are arranged and food and drink is thrown about) took place upstairs in 770(Another Synagogue) . Important Rabbi's (Jewish Spiritual leaders) with beards of all colours, shapes and sizes were giving over words of inspiration and last minute instructions to the groom. Many men ( some still boys) drank spirits of the day in honour of the Chosen(Chosen = groom, in hebrew it is Chatan) , Yaakov . His Brother did him proud, he apparently made it home. On the other hand, a certain member of the Anglesea st crew, was so caught up in the 'spirit'ual inebriate experience, and was last seen heading towards Ohlei Torah Chabad Yeshiva (A Jewish College) for some shut eye. Please notify parents.
The matrimony occurs tomorrow. Freezing temperatures are expected, but no cold feet is anticipated.
Rock on
Peace out
The Weekend was followed by the Chaiton/Gourarie Matrimony, and below are some sentiments.
Hi peoples. Once again.
This is a short version of the Wedding. It will be elaborated on in due course.
The cold bitter winds welcomed the newly Chaiton couple but the spiritual atmosphere of the holy matrimony was present. People were rugged up in coats and scarves and it looked like they were 'Back in the USSR'. As a side point, today the 8th of December marked 28 years since Mark Chapman gunned down John Lennon In New York. It seems like 'Yesterday'. ( even though I was not yet born)
Yaakov and Mushky Chaiton were married under the close observation and sanctification of Rabbi Gourarie, Father of the Bride. There were many Rabbi's and their Rebbetzins, including a surprise visit from Rabbi Ritchie Moss.
Punctuality was the theme of the day, and Rabbi Gourarie made certain that it the schedule was adhered to. The bride circled the groom 7 times, this was counted with meticulous precision by Rabbi Gourarie. Shabsi and Ruthie were filled with smiles, as was Rebbetzin Gourarie.
Yaakov put his foot down for the first and last time and they became Chaitonised. Dancing ensued and the reception was ready to start.
It seems that the only 2 people not to have cold feet were bride and groom.
Mazel Tov
The cold bitter winds welcomed the newly Chaiton couple but the spiritual atmosphere of the holy matrimony was present. People were rugged up in coats and scarves and it looked like they were 'Back in the USSR'. As a side point, today the 8th of December marked 28 years since Mark Chapman gunned down John Lennon In New York. It seems like 'Yesterday'. ( even though I was not yet born)
Yaakov and Mushky Chaiton were married under the close observation and sanctification of Rabbi Gourarie, Father of the Bride. There were many Rabbi's and their Rebbetzins, including a surprise visit from Rabbi Ritchie Moss.
Punctuality was the theme of the day, and Rabbi Gourarie made certain that it the schedule was adhered to. The bride circled the groom 7 times, this was counted with meticulous precision by Rabbi Gourarie. Shabsi and Ruthie were filled with smiles, as was Rebbetzin Gourarie.
Yaakov put his foot down for the first and last time and they became Chaitonised. Dancing ensued and the reception was ready to start.
It seems that the only 2 people not to have cold feet were bride and groom.
Mazel Tov
Shlomy
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