Saying what needs to be said...

Well, hello everyone - sorry to all my fans, friends, and family, but as many of you know, I have begun working, and so haven't been blogging as much. In just a few moments, I'll add another blog entry about life here in Israel. But first, I want to let you know about my cousin Max. He is the son of my first-cousin, Barbara, and was born in October 2005.


Barbara and her family live up north in New Jersey (even though I live in Israel now, I still typed in 'north'...I guess - now Jersey is out west!), and so I did not get to see them these past few years as much as I would have wanted to, but I followed Max's story from a distance. Shortly after he was born, Max became extremely ill. I said my share of mi-sh'berach's for him, including a couple at the Kotel (Western Wall). In my life, I have unfortunately seen a number of friends and loved ones face serious illnesses, and even have lost a few in terror attacks. The thing about Max's illness that makes it quite unique - it turns out that it was preventable...

Take a look at this video, Max's story. For any of you who are parents or about-to-be parents, please take this message seriously: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SL2mRJMnqKI