It was a very nice Chag here in Modiin. First night we ate at the in laws, first day at parents (heated up BBQ), second night at us with the Carmis, and second day at the in laws (was supposed to be fish but A smartly called an audible). Dinner at us with Carmis was soooo nice, we made shnitzel, fries, and onion rings. They are some of our absolute best friends and it is so fun that they happened to end up together.
Eitan and Hadar also had a nice Chag. We sang a lot of dip the apple in the honey, dipped a lot of apples in honey, and had an overall great time with family. Eitan even got to open the Aron with me in Shul, and hear shofar. Hopefully next year Hadar will come to me as well. Shifra went to Hashkama so she could participate in davening. For night times we davened at the Newmarks, which was a very nice minyan. I enjoyed first day davening more than second day, maybe mostly because the Chazzan I grew up listening to and modeling my own chazanut after led services. It was a truly gutsy performance due to his sister passing away a few weeks ago, but so beautiful. I haven't heard him in a couple years due to COVID, but it was exactly as I remembered. I led Mincha on first day at Newmarks. Time to get ready for Mincha in the main minyan and Neila at the Newmarks on YK.
In the afternoon Gabi came over to our parents, and we had a nice time.
Best Davening: Mussaf Day 1
Best Meal: Second night with the Carmis
Best Siman: Pecans that looked like footballs so the Lions have a good year (which we should have done on first night because by the time we did it on the second night, Campbell - who I love - tried to kick a 54 yard field goal vs. Minnesota and snatched defeat from the hands of victory).
Best Dessert: Nava cookies with the glaze and sprinkles
Overall, very nice Chag, and so grateful to be living in Modiin for it.
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