Conversation – 18

Chaim Topol RIP. ✨✨

Sabbath Prayer – Fiddler on the Roof

May the Lord protect and defend you.
May He always shield you from shame.
May you come to be
In Israel a shining name.
May you be like Ruth and like Esther.
May you be deserving of praise.
Strengthen them, Oh Lord,
And keep them from the strangers’ ways.
May God bless you and grant you long lives.
(May the Lord fulfill our Sabbath prayer for you.)
May God make you good mothers and wives.
(May He send you husbands who will care for you.)
May the Lord protect and defend you.
May the Lord preserve you from pain.
Favor them, Oh Lord, with happiness and peace.
Oh, hear our Sabbath prayer. Amen.

Sunrise, Sunset – Sunrise Sunset – Fiddler On The Roof

(Tevye)
Is this the little girl I carried?
Is this the little boy at play?
(Golde)
I don’t remember growing older
When did they?
(Tevye)
When did she get to be a beauty?
When did he grow to be so tall?
(Golde)
Wasn’t it yesterday
When they were small?
(Men)
Sunrise, sunset
Sunrise, sunset
Swiftly flow the days
(Women)
Seedlings turn overnight to sunflowers
Blossoming even as we gaze
(All)
Sunrise, sunset
Sunrise, sunset
Swiftly fly the years
One season following another
Laden with happiness and tears
(Tevye)
What words of wisdom can I give them?
How can I help to ease their way?
(Golde)
Now they must learn from one another
Day by day
(Perchik)
They look so natural together
(Hodel)
Just like two newlyweds should be
(Perchik & Hodel)
Is there a canopy in store for me?
(All)
Sunrise, sunset
Sunrise, sunset
Swiftly fly the years
One season following another
Laden with happiness and tears

If I Were a Rich Man
Song by Chaim Topol

“Oh, Lord, you made many, many poor people
I realize, of course, it’s no shame to be poor
But it’s no great honor either!
So, what would have been so terrible if I had a small fortune?”
If I were a rich man
Ya ba dibba dibba dibba dibba dibba dibba dum
All day long, I’d biddy biddy bum
If I were a wealthy man
I wouldn’t have to work hard
Ya ba dibba dibba dibba dibba dibba dibba dum
If I were a biddy biddy rich yidle-diddle-didle-didle man
I’d build a big, tall house with rooms by the dozen
Right in the middle of the town
A fine tin roof with real wooden floors below
There would be one long staircase just going up
And one even longer coming down
And one more leading nowhere, just for show
I’d fill my yard with chicks and turkeys and geese and ducks
For the town to see and hear
Squawking just as noisily as they can
And each loud of the”gee”, be it “gow”, be it “geh”, be it “guh”
Would land like a trumpet on the ear
As if to say, “Here lives a wealthy man”
If I were a rich man
Ya ba dibba dibba dibba dibba dibba dibba dum
All day long, I’d biddy biddy bum
If I were a wealthy man
I wouldn’t have to work hard
Ya ba dibba dibba dibba dibba dibba dibba dum
If I were a biddy biddy rich yidle-diddle-didle-didle man
I see my wife, my Goldie, looking like a rich man’s wife
With a proper double-chin
Supervising meals to her heart’s delight
I see her putting on airs and strutting like a peacock
Oy, what a happy mood she’s in
Screaming at the servants, day and night
The most important men in town would come to fawn on me!
They would ask me to advise them like a Solomon the Wise
“If you please, Reb Tevye…”
“Pardon me, Reb Tevye…”
Posing problems that would cross a rabbi’s eyes!
And it won’t make one bit of difference if I answer right or wrong
When you’re rich, they think you really know!
If I were rich, I’d have the time that I lack to sit in the synagogue and pray
And maybe have a seat by the Eastern wall
And I’d discuss the holy books with the learned men, several hours every day
And that would be the sweetest thing of all
If I were a rich man
Ya ba dibba dibba dibba dibba dibba dibba dum
All day long, I’d biddy biddy bum
If I were a wealthy man
I wouldn’t have to work hard
Ya ba dibba dibba dibba dibba dibba dibba dum
Lord, who made the lion and the lamb
You decreed I should be what I am
Would it spoil some vast eternal plan
If I were a wealthy man?

Matchmaker – Fiddler On The Roof
Song by Michele Marsh, Neva Small, and Rosalind Harris

Well, somebody has to arrange the matches,
Young people can’t decide these things themselves.
She might bring someone wonderful—-
Someone interesting—-
And well off—-
And important—
Matchmaker, Matchmaker,
Make me a match,
Find me a find,
Catch me a catch
Matchmaker, Matchmaker
Look through your book,
And make me a perfect match
Matchmaker, Matchmaker,
I’ll bring the veil,
You bring the groom,
Slender and pale.
Bring me a ring for I’m longing to be,
The envy of all I see.
For Papa,
Make him a scholar.
For mama,
Make him rich as a king.
Chava and Hodel:
For me, well,
I wouldn’t holler
If he were as handsome as anything.
Matchmaker, Matchmaker,
Make me a match,
Find me a find,
Catch me a catch,
Night after night in the dark I’m alone
So find me match,
Of my own.
(Spoken)
Since when are you in a match, Chava? I thought you had your eye on your books.
(Hodel chuckles)
Tzeitel con’t:
And you have your eye on the Rabbi’s son.
Well, why not?
We have only one Rabbi and he has only one son.
Why shouldn’t I want the best?
Because you’re a girl from a poor family.
So whatever Yenta brings, you’ll take, right?
Of course right!
Hodel, oh Hodel,
Have I made a match for you!
He’s handsome, he’s young!
Alright, he’s 62.
But he’s a nice man, a good catch, true?
True.
I promise you’ll be happy,
And even if you’re not,
There’s more to life than that—
Don’t ask me what.
Chava, I found him.
Won’t you be a lucky bride!
He’s handsome, he’s tall,
That is from side to side.
But he’s a nice man, a good catch, right?
Right.
You heard he has a temper.
He’ll beat you every night,
But only when he’s sober,
So you’ll alright.
Did you think you’d get a prince?
Well I do the best I can.
With no dowry, no money, no family background
Be glad you got a man!
Matchmaker, Matchmaker,
You know that I’m
Still very young.
Please, take your time.
Up to this minute,
I misunderstood
That I could get stuck for good.
Chava and Hodel:
Dear Yenta,
See that he’s gentle
Remember,
You were also a bride.
It’s not that
I’m sentimental
Chava and Hodel and Tzeitel:
It’s just that I’m terrified!
Matchmaker, Matchmaker,
Plan me no plans
I’m in no rush
Maybe I’ve learned
Playing with matches
A girl can get burned
So,
Bring me no ring
Groom me no groom
Find me no find
Catch me no catch
Unless he’s a matchless match.

Chava Ballet

Little Bird, Little Chavala
I dont understand whats happening today
Everything is all a blur
Gentle and kind and affectionate
The sweet little bird you were
Chavala, Chavala

Little Bird, Little Chavala
You were always such a pretty little thing
Everybodys favourite child
Gentle and kind and affectionate
The sweet little bird you were
Chavala, Chavala

Far From The Home I Love – Fiddler On The Roof

How can I hope to make you understand
Why I do
What I do
Why I must travel to a distant land
Far from the home I love
Once I was happily content to be
As I was
Where I was
Close to the people who were close to
Here in the home I love
Who could see that a man would come who would change the shape of dream
Helpless now I stand with him
Watching older dreams grow dim
O what a melancholy choice this is
Wanting home
Wanting him
Closing my heart to every hope but his
Leaving the home I love
There where my heart has settled long ago
I must go
I must go
Who could image I’d be wandering so
Far from the home I love
Yet
There with my love
I’m home!

@Sheba

Hello Sheba, how did your rainy day go?
Send some rain down here, we are extremely dry. I watered the front plants today, they were crying for water. The backyard had the large Rabbit sitting and enjoying the area.
So I didn’t go out in the back not to disturb him.

I tried again with Walmart, getting delivery to my address. They said they will work on it. Let’s see what the outcome will be.

Got up at 7:30 AM and made some bread. I had made the dough last night and allowed it to rise in the refrigerator. This morning I divided into eight pieces formed the little French breads and placed it to rise for two hours then baked it.
I had fresh warm bread for breakfast.

Take care Sheba ❤️❤️❤️❤️🌷🌷🌷🌷

@sheba2011

Hi in Oz. We are getting your rain tomorrow and also some snow later in the day with cold temps.❄🥶

Another busy day tomorrow, up early and out and about. I think I’ll relax over the weekend, watch some golf and hockey⛳🏒 with hubs and maybe order dinner out. Our downtown will be humming with the St. Patrick’s Day parade, hockey game and home show, don’t want to be in the middle of all that. Mom and sis are fine, running around all over.🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️

Sending hugs and kisses to you and Poppy (and a few tail wags).🤗🥰💖

Doing the Best You Can

Try not to expect perfection when starting out on a spiritual path or attaining inner peace.

It isn’t always easy to meet the expectations we hold ourselves to. We may find ourselves in a situation such as just finishing a relaxing yoga class or meditation retreat, a serene session of deep breathing, or listening to some calming, soul-stirring music, yet we have difficulty retaining our sense of peace. A long line at the store, slow-moving traffic, or another stressful situation can unnerve you and leave you wondering why the tranquility and spiritual equilibrium you cultivate is so quick to dissipate in the face of certain stressors. You may feel guilty and angry at yourself or even feel like a hypocrite for not being able to maintain control after practicing being centered. However, being patient with yourself will help you more in your soul’s journey than frustration at your perceived lack of progress. Doing the best you can in your quest for spiritual growth is vastly more important than striving for perfection.

Just because you are devoted to following a spiritual path, attaining inner peace, or living a specific ideology doesn’t mean you should expect to achieve perfection. When you approach your personal evolution mindfully, you can experience intense emotions such as anger without feeling that you have somehow failed. Simply by being aware of what you are experiencing and recognizing that your feelings are temporary, you have begun taking the necessary steps to regaining your internal balance. Accepting that difficult situations will arise from time to time and treating your reaction to them as if they are passing events rather than a part of who you are can help you move past them. Practicing this form of acceptance and paying attention to your reactions in order to learn from them will make it easier for you to return to your center more quickly in the future.

Since your experiences won’t be similar to others’ and your behavior will be shaped by those experiences, you may never stop reacting strongly to the challenging situations you encounter. Even if you are able to do nothing more than acknowledge what you are feeling and that there is little you can do to affect your current circumstances, in time you’ll alter your reaction to such circumstances. You can learn gradually to let negative thoughts come into your mind, recognize them, and then let them go. You may never reach a place of perfect peace, but you’ll find serenity in having done your best. AMEN! ✨✨

@kittengirl,

Good morning in California Kitten and be safe. ✨✨

@shoelady60,

Good day in the ‘burgh and may this day finds you warm and comfortable. ✨

Sending a shout out to you how are you feeling? Things are alright in OZ.

Rain is pouring and I am fine with that. I have been talking to several family members
and we are doing alright thank you for your prayers. Lady death in a family even a big
one like mine is never easy. We have our faith and our love to guide us. 💕

Poppy really is wagging his tail as I type this note to you. 😘Blowing a gentle hug
to you and Jake’s Canvas. 😘✨

@taci,

Good morning in S. California and I hope everything is going well weather wise.
May your husband’s work on the roof holds up. 😎

Oz is raining and I always have something to do.

I am wishing you a safe hike from snakes and coyotes I know we share mother nature
with them. ✨✨

So as always Happy Trails To You. 🎶🎶

@oodiebom,

Good day on the Gulf Coast of Florida. ✨🌹😎I see you have another busy day.
Be careful taking the things to the curb for pickup.

Oodie I read some sad news today the wonderful actor Topol from Fiddler on the Roof
passed today. This breaks my heart because the way he played Tevye in the film will
always be my favorite. May he RIP. ✨

Chaim Topol, also spelled Haym Topol, mononymously known as Topol, was an Israeli actor, singer, and illustrator.
Born: 1935, Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel
Died: March 9, 2023, Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel

Oodie enjoy your food and visit with your husband. 🌹💕

@xango,

Good afternoon in beautiful Florida. 😘😎✨May this be a good day for you.
Have the places you want your food delivered be resolved with the address?
I know you are used to wiping all those jars and cans. I know it is frustrating to
have to be on the phone trying to get this resolved. ✨

I hope you are enjoying the bunnies I do from afar. 😎🌹

Hey I am doing the routine spring closet cleaning. Oz is raining as I type this post
to you. ✨

Enjoy your day and what’s for dinner. I like asking you that. 💕