Shabbat in Maale Adumim

Shabbat ended a few hours ago, and I now have the chance to sit and write about it. I spent Shabbat in Maale Adumim (in Mitzpe Nevo neighborhood). As I mentioned before this is the neighborhood that my family is planning to live in IYH when we move.

I stayed with my daughter and a friend of her's at the home of Dov and Shoshana Frankel. What lovely people and what a lovely home! Everything was so special and a beautiful Shabbat was had by all.

Before the beginning of Shabbat, I took my daughter on a little walking tour of the area. Both of us were/are just blown away at the magnificent beauty of this community and its environs. Breathtaking views, including being able to see Har HaBayit from one vantage point!

On Friday night, an Oneg Shabbat was held at the Frankel home, where I spoke on the subject of Tefilla. Over 50 people showed up and it was such a nice evening!

On Shabbat morning, I was to speak in the Bet Kenesset before Mussaf, but sadly, I took ill late Friday night...I made it through a brief part of Shacharit before I found myself at home, back in bed for most of the rest of Shabbat. I felt very frustrated by the whole thing, as I wanted to make use of the opportunity to say words of Torah on Shabbat, specifically in this location! But, as we all know...Gam Zu L'Tovah!

Tomorrow, we have a pretty full day...so until then, have a Shavua Tov!
ZMS