But who's Zusha?

From nehora.com:

Rabbi Meshulam Zusha of Anipoli

Popularly known as Reb Zusha.

One of the most cherished of the chasidic masters, Rabbi Meshulam Zusha was the younger brother of the famous Rabbi Elimelech of Lizhensk, the Noam Elimelech. The two brothers joined the circle of disciples of the Maggid of Mezritch. R' Zisha soon excelled in his studies and gained the admiration of his fellow students for his deep piety. Rabbi Shnuer Zalman of Liadi, said about him: "His prayers were uttered with an intensity and awe that is beyond compare." He combined a self-effacing devotion and attachment to God with an ardent love for the Jewish people, sharing their joys, bearing their burdens. The people reciprocated, flocking to him in large masses. They saw in him a tzaddik and a guide, but above all a champion and a defender. He was the rebbe who recognized only goodness. In his final years he suffered from a protracted illness, but he never complained. "Whatever comes from God is good," he would say. The final resting place of this beloved chasidic rebbe is beside the grave of his mentor, the Maggid of Mezritch.

Rabbi Zusha did not write any books. His reflections and commentaries, which are scattered among the works of his students, were compiled under the title Menorat Zahav. He was succeeded by his son Rabbi Tzvi Menachem Mendel.

From rishon-rishon.com:

The Magid of Mezeritch was the spiritual heir of the Ba`al Shem Tov. One day someone came to him with a question: "The Talmud tells us we should bless God for the bad things that happen to us, just as we bless Him for the good. How is it possible to do such a thing?" The Magid of Mezeritch replied, "For that you must go to Reb Zusha of Anipoli."

So the man went to visit Reb Zusha of Anipoli. When he got there, he found Reb Zusha living in great poverty, his family was beset by affliction and disease. Yet, Reb Zusha greeted him cheerfully. "The Magid of Mezeritch has sent me," he said, "to learn from you how it is possible to bless God for the bad things that happen to us as, just as we bless Him for the good."

Reb Zusha thought for a while. "I am sorry," he finally replied, "I cannot answer your question - nothing bad has ever happened to me."

More quotes:

"If it were offered to me to exchange places with Abraham, I would refuse. What would God gain from this? He'd still have one Zusha and one Abraham."
"When I appear before the heavenly court they will not ask, 'Why weren't you Moses'. They will ask, 'Why weren't you Zusha'."

Papucs

Íme az új papucsom, ami hát ööö nem volt olcsó, de tisztára kényelmes még bézs szoknyához jó:


These are my new summer shoes. Can't really say they were cheap, but at least they are very comfy and even match my beige skirt.

Zusha

My goal in this life is to become the best "ME" that I can. The definition of which is between myself and my Maker and a process that will take my life time. G-d is not going to ask me "Zusha why weren't you like Moshe Rabeinu?" but rather "Zusha why weren't you Zusha?" (Sara Bat Ami)

Garfield

דרכים

דרכים בכף ידי, דרכים בכף ידך

Macs

Ez a macsek az utóbbi időben gyakran meglátogat. Asszem azé a francia (vagy milyen) lányé, aki a harmadikon lakik. Jön a macs, és flangál, és néz, és dorombol, és addig vicceskedik, míg meg nem simogatom. Tiszta Garfield.

This funny cat started walking around in my building a little while ago. I think it belongs to that French (or what) girl from the third floor. The cat comes and stares and purrs and does everything it can to make me pat it. Reminds me of Garfield.

Cseresznye - Cherry season

Érik a cseresznye! Hejehujahajj! Tegnap jól el is mentünk két kedves kispajtással a szüleimhez cseresznyét szedni, és annyira de annyira jó volt! Hihetetlen, hogy egy fán mennyi cserkó bír lenni. És hogy egy ember mennyi cserkót bír enni. És hogy az aztán hogy be tud kötni oda.


Cherry season! Yeah! Yumm! Yesterday 2 friends and i went cherry picking from my parents' HUGE cherry tree and it was great fun. Amazing, how many cherries grow on one tree. And how many cherries one person can eat. And how hard it all gets in there afterwards.

Tanács

Laár András: Tanács

Bemehet a víz
az ember orrába,
hogyha beleszagol
a járdán a tócsába.

Márpedig az nem jó
- ne csinálja senki!
Tócsaszaglás helyett
érdemesebb menni.

Talán

"Egy I-stennek tenyerén
élünk majd fehéren
élünk majd feketén
Talán" (Katona Klári)

Ezt a képet a telefonommal készítettem pár hete Olaszországban, a Como-i vasútállomás közelében.



"On the palms of One G-od
we will live
black and white
Maybe"

I made this picture with my phone in Italy a few weeks ago, near the Como train station.

Hmmm... just found this in a guide book:
"Because in common with so much of Italy, Lake Como drips charm and romance - in ever increasing quantities since George Clooney purchased a few properties here. European writers, artists and composers 'discovered' the region in the 19th century and have been waxing lyrical ever since. Italians have always known about the lake however, as for centuries wealthy Milanese and Lombardians have escaped the pollution and the humidity of the cities."

Gábor + Vera esküvői fotók - Cousin's wedding pix!

Rohanok, mint mindig... azért az utolsó pillanatban odaértem...

Running, as always... just made it to the chupah...







Mindenki kész?

Everyone ready?







Akkor mehetünk!

Let's go then!







Egy kis bor...

A little sip of wine...







... és már kész is vagyunk.

... and we're done.







Remélem, édes életük lesz!

Hope they will have a sweet life!

Dance without sleeping

Tegnap este voltam újdonsült unokatestvérem nagyon szép esküvőjén. A szertartás gyönyörű volt és megható, a társaság jó, a hely szép, és még zene is szólt... Fotók majd talán jönnek, addig is idebiggyesztem, hogy így visszagondolva mi jut eszembe. Nem mintha ennek szoros köze lenne magához az esküvőhöz, csak ugye az én agyam...

Last night i went to the beautiful wedding of my newly found cousin. The ceremony was very moving, the company good, the place nice, and even music was playing... I'll probably post some pictures, but in the meantime, this is what comes to my mind if i think about last night. Not that it has so much to do with the wedding itself, it's just all in my head...



Melissa Etheridge: Dance without sleeping

I don't want to talk about it
I've done enough I think
I don't want to spend more money
Don't want another drink
I would scratch out all the images
If I had the chance
Don't ask me what I'm thinking
Can't you see I only want to dance

Dance without sleeping
Dance without fear
Dance without senses no message I hear
Dance without sleeping
Dance till I'm numb
Dance till I think I can overcome

Walking on the edge of rage and understanding
Between the black and the white
This child is so angry
Alone here tonight
Alarming desperation
Leads me to believe
With all my shields and protection
It's only me I deceive
Dance without sleeping
Dance without fear
Dance without senses no message I hear
Dance without sleeping
Dance till I'm numb
Dance till I think I can overcome

The eyes on a magazine
The voice on the radio
The kiss on the movie screen
This is the story I know
Fathers hold on and they never go
Mothers hold on and they never go
Lovers hold on and they never go
Lovers they come and they never go

Dance without sleeping
Dance without fear
Dance without senses no message I hear
Dance without sleeping
Dance till I'm numb
Dance till I think I can overcome

The Promise

Zenéhez klikk a fenti linkre.
Ez a dal annyira gyönyörű. Mindig elérzékenyülök tőle.

To hear the music please click on the link above.
This song is just so breathtakingly beautiful.

Tracy Chapman: The Promise

If you wait for me then I'll come for you
Although I've traveled far
I always hold a place for you in my heart
If you think of me If you miss me once in awhile
Then I'll return to you
I'll return and fill that space in your heart
Remembering
Your touch
Your kiss
Your warm embrace
I'll find my way back to you
If you'll be waiting
If you dream of me like I dream of you
In a place that's warm and dark
In a place where I can feel the beating of your heart

Remembering
Your touch
Your kiss
Your warm embrace
I'll find my way back to you
If you'll be waiting
I've longed for you and I have desired
To see your face your smile
To be with you wherever you are

Remembering
Your touch
Your kiss
Your warm embrace
I'll find my way back to you
If you'll be waiting
I've longed for you and I have desired
To see your face, your smile
To be with you wherever you are

Remembering
Your touch
Your kiss
Your warm embrace
I'll find my way back to you
Please say you'll be waiting

Together again
It would feel so good to be
In your arms
Where all my journeys end
If you can make a promise If it's one that you can keep, I vow to come for you
If you wait for me and say you'll hold
A place for me in your heart.

Jewish Haiku

My friend, Rut has sent me these:

Testing the warm milk
on her wrist, she sighs softly.
But her son is forty.

After the warm rain
the sweet smell of camellias.
Did you wipe your feet?

Her lips near my ear,
Aunt Sadie whispers the name
of her friend's disease.

Today I am a man.
Tomorrow I will return
to the seventh grade.

The shivah visit:
so sorry about your loss.
Now back to my problems.

Sorry I'm not home
to take your call. At the tone
please state your bad news.

Is one Nobel Prize
so much to ask from a child
after all I've done?

Yenta. Shmeer. Gevalt.
Shlemiel. Shlimazl. Meshuganah
Oy! To be fluent!

Biciklis felvonulás

10 év múlva

Olvasás közben klikk a linkre a címben!

Cseh Tamás - Bereményi Géza: Tíz év múlva

Egy mosókonyhában jól kitaláltam
Én azt, hogy mi lesz
Azt, hogy majd mi lesz
Lent párás háztetők
Tíz évvel ezelőtt

Egy mosókonyhában, szükséglakásban
Éjszaka volt sötét
Utcáról kaptam a fényt
De én tisztán láttam ott
Minden megvilágosodott

Magamat láttam tíz év múlva itt
Hallottam ezt a mostani dal hangjait
És attól féltem, nehogy majd ez legyen
Csak tíz év múlva ne ez a dal legyen
És attól féltem, nehogy majd így legyen
Csak tíz év múlva ne ez a dal legyen

Egy mosókonyhában már kitaláltam
Én azt, hogy mi lesz
A jövőt féltem én
Hogy bármit is akar
Ne, ne ez legyen a dal

Egy mosókonyhából neki a világnak
Mindegy az, hogy mi lesz
Az, hogy majd mi lesz
Csak ne ez a dal legyen
Túl, túl az életen

Magamat láttam tíz év múlva itt
Hallottam ezt a mostani dal hangjait
És attól féltem, nehogy majd ez legyen
Csak tíz év múlva ne ez a dal legyen
És attól féltem, nehogy majd így legyen
Csak tíz év múlva ne ez a dal legyen

http://youtube.com/watch?v=WLK1PeyGFdU

Cseh Tamás hivatalos honlapján egy sokkal jobb minőségű videó látható, de azt valami furcsa oknál fogva nem tudom belinkelni.

http://www.cseh-tamas.hu/

>> 4. műsor: Cseh Tamás 52. születésnapja a Merlin színházban (1995)

13. Tizenharmadik (szívhasítós) pohár ...csak tíz év múlva ne ez a dal legyen. Így keletkezett a Cseh-roma himnusz... mosókonyhából, szükséglakásból...

A többit is érdemes megnézni.