Lochte's messing

Lochte's messing and some double standards


First of all, unfortunately it seems that Lochte's messing up has been associated with political views which I think it's ridiculous; it has to do with character.

As a conservative American Brazilian citizen and specially currently in Rio de Janeiro spending some time with family and enjoying the Olympic Games; though I didn't want anymore for Rio's sake to host it; yet, I have to admit it's been great.

I always side with the law and not bad guys doesn't matter the nationality and which side of a coin.

So, I know very well how security is here; first of all; Rio has spent billions of dollars to host this games and its security army forces are reenforced; few people know but the security due to the nature of the games has been on charge of the FBI and excellent Israeli security systems.

So, when an athlete, a medal American Swimmer says he was robbed; oh !The police will really work hard to find the "thugs" it's for the well fair of the athletes themselves and the security of the events; so, when he lies , the  law enforcement looses its time, money and all for a false crime; such action is a crime in the USA and if Brazilian athletes had done so they would be in jail and nobody would be on their side - believe in Brazil people would curse such behavior.

So if an American swimmer like Lochte makes a story up  it has absolutely nothing to do with mutt complex ! Absolutely not. He wasted time of law enforcement believing in a silly way that an athlete that is on the center of the attention can make up a lie when high security specially the FBI are involved ?

It annoys me when people side with bad guys doesn't matter what.

What's the double standard ? An anthete can't do this in the USA; so he can't do it in RIO as well specially during the Olympic Games !!!

Yes, he owes an apology ; if the police found out it was really for trying hard to catch the supposed thugs.

I know the insides of American &  Brazilian spirit and his attitude is wrong doesn't matter where.

I know not a Rio that is so mistakenly reported but a big city that like any has its problems; yet it has its friendly people, amazing view and yes a place where my 5 year old son can wear his Yamulka and be nicely greeted not like in certain European countries.

 If there  is robbery it will always make the headlines specially with athletes; so yes, it is wrong to play around with security.

When Lochte's said about robbery with man dressed as police I knew it was something fishy and movie like; when things like that happen in Rio they are less Hollywood like. I could see and then later I laughed seeing that I was right.

I always respect the police to use their force for  protective and security reasons not abuse. Every time I see the armies in Brazil and in the USA I salute.

The Real spirit of the Olympic is Michael Phelps - He doesn't need any other thing but swim and smile to be in the headlines.

Lochte's silly attitude lacks the Olympic integrity as actions of people who are in the spotlight affect society and good reasoning. Don't blame it on Rio! Don't blame ony mplex ! Everyone must respect the laws doesnt matter where!
Nothing  to do with the obsession that the New Yorker reports http://www.newyorker.com/news/news-desk/why-brazilians-are-so-obsessed-with-the-u-s-swimmers-story

Carine Silberstein












Lochte's messing

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The Dead Sea and its healing ancient minerals

Since ancient times the Dead Sea has been known for being a source of healing salts and minerals that generate healthier beautiful skin.

People who suffer from various skin disorders such as Psoriasis usually go in groups to Israel to benefit from the healing properties found there; it's a known fact that the minerals and salts found particularly in the Dead Sea help improve the skin appearance, elasticity and rejuvenation of dull skin by removing dead skin cells.

One could wonder why the Dead Sea's waters has such a healing fame...But it's due to its highest minerals concentration and it has the highest amount of saline concentration, even more than the Mediterranean sea.

People with skin diseases who have been submitted to Dead Sea's salt and mud treatments have seen visible improvements of their skin's appearance and relief; though their deseases might be incurable, when they follow the daily Dead Sea's mineral mud and salts which produce incredible results.

It's just amazing how mysterious and miraculous the Dead Sea can be; scientists have researched and confirmed that its high concentration of minerals and salts are indeed a source for skin treatments.

That's why there are several spas surrounding the Dead Sea area and several cosmetics offer the Dead Sea's nourishing ingredients available to the rest of us who can't easily just fly to Israel on a daily basis.

I've just recentely tried one of the Dead sea's mineral mud packages and I was really amazed how the holy land's minerals are indeed effective.

I'm so amazed at it's cleansing and hydrating effect that I had to blog about it.

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Recipe of Kosher Brazilian Cheese Rolls

This recipe is a famous one in Brazil as known as " Pao de Queijo" and the Kosher ones are doubled price in Jewish markets in Brazil...Thus, it's just impossible to find a ready kosher sale of these delicious rolls in Brooklyn.

I've made dozen of these for this past Chanukah when we indulge in cheese eating...One bite leads to another! They are rich in iron and are amazingly delicious!

Here goes the recipe that takes only 10 minutes, if you want more, all you have to do is double its ingredients -

One can note that the main ingredient is "Sweet Polvilho Starch" which is a Brazilian product, therefore, if one can't go all the way to Queens to buy it, it can be used either "Tapioca Starch" or "Sweet Cassava Starch" - since this "Polvilho" Powder comes from Tapioca. So, in other countries it might be named either Tapioca Starch or Cassava Starch !

Ingredients

4 Cups of sweet Tapioca Starch or Cassava Starch ( Polvilho Doce in Portuguese);

1 table spoon of salt or as one may like it;

2 cups of Milk ( 300 ml);

1 ounce of Oil ( the original recipe says 1 cup, it's up to you);

2 big egg ( I use one - if you want it lighter you can use only the white);

4 cups of shredded cheese;

Oil to grease

Preparation :

1 - Put the starch in a pot;

2- Separately bring to boil in a pan, the milk and oil;

3- when it boils, scald the starch with this mixture, mix very well to avoid little bumps;

4- Let it cool;

5- Add the eggs one at a time, alternating with the shredded cheese and stir well after each addition;

6 - Make your hands greasy with oil if needed;

7 - Make balls of 2(cm) size and put them on a baking sheet;

8 - Take to the oven in a medium temperature of 180 degrees, pre-heated;

9 - Bake until it reaches a golden color !


And Enjoy this dairy treat !


Some kosher Brazilian products can be found in regular supermarkets in Brazil, therefore, if exported to the USA they can be bought in places like in Queen where there are Brazilian markets; here goes a Brazilian site of kashurut/ kosher items :

http://www.bdk.com.br/GaleriaProdutos.aspx you can be directed at it by clicking on the text above.

Succot celebrations and the unknown Jewish factor of Rio's Olympic Games!!!

The Jewish holiday of Succot (feast of booths or huts) is celebrated right after the High Holidays of Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur which are known as the days of judgment and awe; Succot is a harvest holiday where we not only remember that the ancient Israelites dwelled in a Succah ( Huts/booths) in the desert after escaping from Egypt; actually build a Succah to eat there and have a little of the feeling of how it was like living in a humble dwelling, yet having the Divine clouds of protection better than any modern security system ever created.

Besides the Mitzvah (Torah commandment) of building a Succah; we say blessings on the harvest fruits such as an etrog (Citron) and pray for protection from calamities for the four corners of the earth, and get to enjoy many celebrations with music and dancing.

After the days of judgment we embrace the holiday of Succot where we have the joy of experiencing the spiritual blessings and the fun that this holiday has to offer and the last days of Succot are actually Shmeni Atzret and Simchat Torah which mark the ending of the Torah reading cycle with lots of dancing and rejoicing !

Yesterday, I went to Crown Heights where Jewish people from all over the world come to celebrate and dance together where there’s concert staged from Chabad.

I had a great time, because I met some friends from the Jewish community of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil and we had so much fun together and saw Brazilian flags waved by some Jewish guys from Rio; we were happy that Rio will host the Olympic games, but even happier to celebrate Succot together in a place which has become a meeting point in New York.

Talking about the Olympic Games in Rio on 2016; I bet that few people know that the real contributor for this is the Jewish Brazilian Olympic bid president Carlos Nuzman!

So, all the Brazilian flags in Crown Heights reminded me and should remind Brazil’s President Lula that Carlos Nuzman is Jewish and was the key element to bring the games to Rio.

Most Jewish people in Brazil have an active role of contribution to Brazil’s culture, arts, music, business, economy and sports and now more than ever a contribution to the Olympic Games!

I uploaded some mini videos of the celebration in Crown Heights (has 4 tiny parts) just press on the text and it directs to http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7sNPuuiMv-Q

About Nuzman :
http://www.universalsports.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=23000&ATCLID=204800653
http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Carlos_Nuzman.jpg
http://www.gonomad.com/roundworldphoto/2007/10/carlos-nuzman.html

A NEW YEAR'S MESSAGE

It's not late to wish AM ISRAEL and humanity a sweet 5770! I hope everyone that is reading this post has enjoyed so far the High Holidays known as the days of awe.

Now, before speaking about the beauty of our feasts; I have to say that the large Jewish community in Brazil and I as a Brazilian citizen are extremely upset about the encounter of the brazilian president Lula with Ahmadnejah at UN conference; every Rosh Hashanah he participates in the holiday celebration and so did he this time again, but Baruch Hashem BRAZIL and the Jewish people there do not agree with politics of just trying to get along with this tyrants in order to avoid conflicts and keep the exportation to Iran. The hatred that dictators preach have to be dealt with rigor and not in a passive way; so the message of BRAZIL AND ITS JEWISH PEOPLE to Lula is WE DON'T WELCOME DICTATORS, AM ISRAEL HATERS and HOLOCAUST DENIERS to our land of freedom;we will advocate and fight agaisnt the influence of this evil.

Now, about my Rosh Hashanah experience: it was very interesting this year in a very positive way, Baruch Hashem. I was able to enjoy the prayers sang by the Chazzan/ cantor Stark and my husband and I met a sweet couple from Canada that came to visit the husband's mother in the hospital, so we went to visit some patients at the hospital as well and I felt like it was one of the best prayers that I could offer...

Now this Yom Kippur I had the privilege of having a live dream with my sweet late daddy, it felt so real and I feel grateful to G-d for His kindness.

If we read the newspapers, we can see that most of its news are not enthusiastic and positive, nevertheless, if keep our souls in the spirit of the High holidays where we reflect and try to improve ourselves and ask forgiveness to G-d, thus in the holiday of Succot (Feast of the booths) we embrace the sense that our prayers have been answered, being sheltered by the Almighty’s heavenly clouds symbolized by the booths that once the ancient Israelites lived in the desert.

I hope everyone may harvest good blessings from their sincere prayers and enjoy the Yom Tov of Succot that is right on the corner and just like history tells, may we really experience its joyous occasion with news of Divine interventions individually and as a G-d fearing nation.

May Hashem Himself bring His SHALOM to ERETZ ISRAEL and not the treaties of politicians that think they could solve the problem and may we all gather together soon in Yerushalayim.

An interesting article upon the Jewish and Arabs living in Brazil, check at http://www.brazilpoliticalcomment.com.br/content/view/104/29/lang,en/ or click on the text of this post.

Tidbit on the role of the Shofar

First of all I'd like to detail a tidbit history of the Shofar which is a ram's horn that has been used as a sounded instrument from ancient Yisrael.

The Torah was given to Yisrael with the blasting sound of the shofar ( Shemot/Exodus 19:19); and Yisrael conquered the Battle of Yericho ( Jerico) with the blast of the shofar (Joshua 6:20); the shofar was blown as a sign to all Yisrael as an assembly during wars ( softim/judges 3:27; Shmuel 20:1); the shofar was also used during the coronation of kings (1 Kings 1:34, 39) and it was blown to announce the beginning of the Chaggim, the Jewish festivals (Numbers 10:10); and to celebrate the new moon on Rosh Chodesh (Psalm 81:1-3) and for a Teshuvah (Repentance - Isaiah 58:1;Ezekiel 33:1-20) and other appointed times such as distress, judgements, deliverance and so on.

Klal Yisrael will be advised on he coming of Mashiach through the blast of the Shofar (Zechariah 9:14,16) and the Shofar's blasts are a reminder that Hashem is on control of everything, as it causes awareness of his sovereignty.

The sound of the Shofar awake us to our spiritual reality and help us to be aware of our soul's need to reconnect to our Sovereign Creator who is the only one that can bring us deliverance from our distress.

Rosh HaShanah is also referred to as “Yom Teruah”, the Day of the Sounding of the Shofar, or the Day of the Awakening Blast.

Each sound is different. The various notes of the shofar that are blown are known as:

teki'ah--one long blast,

shevarim--three broken sounds, and

teru'ah‑nine--staccato notes.

The shofar blasts have the following sound patterns below:

teki'ah‑shevarim teru'ah‑tekiah;

teki'ah‑shevarim‑teki'ah;

teki'ah‑teru'ah‑teki'ah.

The final sound, the tekiah is longer ( teki'ah gedolah, which means a "great blast") and it reminds us about the verse from Isaiah which says: "And on that day a great ram's horn shall be sounded" (27:13)

Therefore, I'd like to wish each one of my friends, family, Am Yisrael and all good natured human being a true meaningful and happy 5770 with lots of joyful occasions, shalom and health !