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Offline zachor_ve_kavod

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What I want for my birthday
« on: May 03, 2009, 02:16:35 PM »
Today is my birthday.  I am 36 years old today.  This is the time of year when I typically take stock of my life, as many people do on their birthday.  I think about what I have accomplished and what I have failed to accomplish.  And in years past, I've typically made resolutions about various things I would like to improve over the next year.

There are usually mundane though worthy things that have been on my list (getting in better physicall shape, reading certain books, being a better father and husband). 

This year, there is only one thing I want.  I want to be a better Jew.  That's it.  I have not been a particularly observant Jew up until now, having been raised and immersed in a completely secular environment.  But Rabbi Kahane (of blessed memory) has had a tremendous impact on my life, and I am convinced logically that of all the things I could be, being a good Jew is the best thing to be.

If you have a birthday wish for me, wish me success in my task of becoming a better Jew.  That's the only thing I want.

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Re: What I want for my birthday
« Reply #1 on: May 03, 2009, 02:23:05 PM »
Happy birthday Zachor ve Kavod.  I wish you success in becoming more observant.  Find a Synagogue you like and go every week.  Start out slowly. 

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Re: What I want for my birthday
« Reply #2 on: May 03, 2009, 02:24:54 PM »
Mazal tov!  :dance:
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Re: What I want for my birthday
« Reply #3 on: May 03, 2009, 02:28:43 PM »
  Happy Birthday!!!! :dance:
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Re: What I want for my birthday
« Reply #4 on: May 03, 2009, 02:28:57 PM »
Happy Birthday!  :celebrate: Best of luck in accomplishing your birthday wish!!  :dance:
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Re: What I want for my birthday
« Reply #5 on: May 03, 2009, 02:30:44 PM »
 ^-^ Happy Birthday
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Re: What I want for my birthday
« Reply #6 on: May 03, 2009, 02:37:00 PM »
Happy Birthday, Achi! All the best! :celebrate:

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Re: What I want for my birthday
« Reply #7 on: May 03, 2009, 04:11:42 PM »

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Re: What I want for my birthday
« Reply #8 on: May 03, 2009, 04:21:12 PM »
Happy Birthday man.  I hope this is your best so far!!!!   :celebrate:
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Re: What I want for my birthday
« Reply #9 on: May 03, 2009, 05:11:29 PM »
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Happy Birthday and many more to come!!!

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Re: What I want for my birthday
« Reply #10 on: May 03, 2009, 05:33:13 PM »
Happy birthday and good night from israel

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Re: What I want for my birthday
« Reply #11 on: May 03, 2009, 06:28:38 PM »
Happy Birthday!

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Re: What I want for my birthday
« Reply #12 on: May 03, 2009, 06:51:46 PM »
Happy Happy Birthday zachor_ve_kavod! You have already become a better Jew just by wanting to be one my friend! May you accomplish all you want in the coming years!  :usa+israel:
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Re: What I want for my birthday
« Reply #13 on: May 04, 2009, 02:19:01 AM »
Thanks all.  You are among the reasons that I am motivated to do my best.

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Re: What I want for my birthday
« Reply #14 on: May 04, 2009, 03:41:54 PM »

Happy belated birthday!  I hope you find this year to be better than the ones before!

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Re: What I want for my birthday
« Reply #15 on: May 04, 2009, 04:07:04 PM »
Happy Birthday

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Re: What I want for my birthday
« Reply #16 on: May 04, 2009, 05:21:17 PM »
Happy Birthday Zachor.

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Re: What I want for my birthday
« Reply #17 on: May 05, 2009, 02:49:05 AM »
Happy Birthday Zachor_ve_kavod and may God grant you many more to come.  Best wishes on your journey on becoming a better Jew.  You're in the right place with JTF.