Sunday, May 30, 2010

בס''ד
From Two to Nineteen.....

Today on the Jewish calendar is the 17th of Sivan.  And why am I writing about this date you ask?  Well, today is my husband Avraham and my 43rd wedding anniversary.


















We were married on June 25 1967 which was 17th of Sivan 5727 at the Young Israel of Chomedey, in Chomedey, Quebec.  For those who do not know, Chomedey is a suburb of Montreal.

Believe me when I write that back then, it never occured to me that we would be blessed with 3 amazing kids, 2 daughters and a son, 2 super son-in-laws, 12 precious grandchildren, make Aliyah and live in Israel.

Oh yes, another fact that I would have never believed would happened is that I would have a pet dog.  Truthfully, I am a little afraid of dogs, but for the last 15 years Rocky has been part of our family and a good friend.













Rocky





Our wedding was almost put on whole, because of the 6 day war in Israel. http://www.zionism-israel.com/dic/6daywar.htm and shuls were not allowing weddings with music to take place.

Fortunately for us and many other couples, Israel won the war in 6 days and our wedding was a happening.....

My wedding was a real princess wedding.  You know the kind with all the trimmings.  Being the only daughter, I was the princess of the family.  Sometimes I think that my Mother a"h planned my wedding to make up for her wedding having to be just a chuppa [ceremony] in the Rabbi's study.

My parents were married in Montreal in 1943. Three weeks before their wedding date, my Father a"h, who was a soldier in the Canadian army was called up and received orders to be deployed 72 hours later to Europe to fight in the war.

They didn't know what to do.  The time was during the nine days in Av, when weddings do not take place.  

After asking a she'elah [question] to the Chief Rabbi in Montreal, the answer was that they must get married before my Father left and that he [the Chief Rabbi] would do the ceremony.  The ceremony was arranged for the next day.  Twenty-four hours later, my father was deployed for 3 years.

My mother told me that a couple days after my father left, the bridle store called to say that her wedding dress was ready and she told them to give it away. She didn't want to see it finished. 
















My parents's engagement pictures. Being the 9 days, the Rav wouldn't allow them to take a wedding picture.




My parents were only married for 37 years. My father passed away a month after their anniversary.

So much water has passed under the bridge since that wonderful Sunday in June.

May we be blessed to welcome great-grandchildren!

Our special family.

My husband Avraham and myself

Our son Eli-Chaim and me




The Horevs
Devorah, Adi, Gilad, Hagai, Nadav, Netta, Talia, Chen















The Pollacks
Eliezer, Itamar, Naomi











Oshri, Dvir, Bat-El, Itamar Pollack




















Michael Pollack



 
Itamar, Yoni Pollack    

Until next time..........

Miriam  

13 comments:

  1. Wow, Mazal Tov Miriam and Avraham! You brought tears to my eyes with this one. The story about your parents was so touching and look at the results! May HaShem bless you and your family with abundance of all the good in life!

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  2. Mazal tov! May you keep celebrating until 120!!

    Thank you for sharing the story of your parents' wedding. It was so very touching and sad that your mum never got to wear her gown, nor had any pictures. But it's a great reminder of what's really important and where the emphasis should be: they were able to get married and b"H, afterwards, have a life and a family together.

    May you only experience simchas!

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  4. Miriam may you and Avraham have many more.You two are one of the finest couples I have never known. May Hashem bless both of you with many more beautiful years."

    Manis

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  5. Mazal Tov and many many more.

    You have 5 years on us we are coming up on 38.

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  6. Mazal Tov! Very moving to read about your parents' wedding. Warm wishes to you, Avraham and your lovely family for many more happy years to come!

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  7. "Thanks, Miriam! This week its mishpacha!"

    Penina

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  8. WHAT A WONDERFUL STORY AND WHAT A GEORGOUS BRIDE!!
    MAZEL TOV MAY YOU BOTH LIVE TO 120 AND SEE ALL OF YOUR GREAT GRANDCHILDREN
    MARRIED!!!

    THANK YOU FOR SHARING SUCH BEAUTIFUL MEMORIES!
    FAYGE

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  9. Good Morning, Miriam

    How are you? That was a wonderful story on your blog that brought tears to my eyes. The pictures are also very special. How time passes - and too quickly. All the best for a very Happy 43rd Anniversary. We are all getting close and hope that we stay healthy to celebrate our 50th!!!.
    Phyllis

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  10. Miriam
    It is always a Pleasure to read your Blog
    and especially to day your Anniversary
    Mazel-tov to you both
    We wish you Good Heath, Long Life
    and the continued Joy of Sharing with those you love
    Your blog & picture do a lot for jogging memory
    and you do a great job with the blog..

    Stan & Gail

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  11. Hi Miriam:

    Congratulations on your anniversary. All the best to you and Brahm. Your blog was delightful and interesting. Wishing you many more happy, healthy and wonderful years together.


    Regards,
    Elaine

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