Joan Gets It
Thank G-d. Last night I performed at a fundraiser for P'tach. I was one of six comedians. I think it went over well. As always, when they laughed it was felt so good I can't begin to describe it.
Today I'm marking tests. One of the regular visitors here told me that I fish for comments too often. So let me be clear that I am not presently fishing. DO NOT comment that that you wish me well with the myriad tests I have piled before me. DO NOT comment that you're rooting for me. DO NOT comment that you understand that it takes so long because I agonize over each answer, and more precisely - each student. DO NOT COMMENT. As Chayyei Sarah wrote before her birthday - nothing to see here, move on.
posted by rabbi neil fleischmann @ 5:17 PM
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I was recently at a Bar-Mitzvah of a special needs child who wasn't able to recite the b'rachot for an aliyah. Instead, he clapped often, and laughed aloud a few times during kriat hatorah and especially while the Torah was raised up. I go to a shul where noise during kriat hatorah is not usually tolerated very well. Baruch Ha-shem the entire kahal understood that this laughter and clapping was purer than any T'fillot that we could offer up.
SO...I WILL NOT COMMENT on how proud I feel to be one of your devoted bloggers as you were involved in this P'tach event!!!! NOT EVEN ONE COMMENT.
No comment.
As a fellow teacher, I won't wish you luck and a speedy end to your troubles, but I can think it!
By the way, I know that once asked you this question before, but what does the title "Joan Gets It" mean? I don't get it.
u killed in teaneck last night! WTG. Funny stuff
thanks bob (i think i spelled your name backwards), beautiful story, and appreciated sentiment. thanks maayan, you got it just right. amishav - thanks, i did ok, please G-d in the morning i'll enter the grades before deadline...
bob, if you click on the dots net to the title of the post it will take you to another post that should make the title of this one clear. anonymous if you care to email me and tell me who this person who enjoyed my act is known as by their given name you have my blessing.
now i get it too...thanx. isn't Joan great?
She was one of the great stand ups. Too bad kids today don't know how great she was. And she has her moments, still; After the Oscars she went to three parties. She would have gone to more, but how much Tupperware can you buy?
you make me laugh. thanx.
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