Shabbat Shalom from Portland, Oregon. It is difficult to be Jewish without a Jewish Family or a Jewish Community

It was so nice to celebrate the arrival of Shabbat with my two brothers in Portland, Oregon. Two of the four children were present and another arrived later. I felt so warm and so in my element. Champagne, Red Wine. Challah. Excellent Food. Good conversation.

Each Friday night should be like this..

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