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'''January 13th'''

This was a pretty busy week in the Aaron household. We started with the news that during ''shabbat'', Ariele and Chaim became parents to a bouncing baby boy — ''mazal tov''! The baby made his appearance at 23:55, missing my (Gregorian) birthday by just five minutes! He weighed in at 2.89 kg (6.36 lbs), and mother and baby (and father) are doing well, B”H!

Since the baby was born on ''shabbat'', the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brit_milah ''brit-milah''] (circumcision) will also be done on ''shabbat''. For those of you who may be confused by that, thinking that it would be forbidden to perform a minor non-life-threatening surgery on ''shabbat'', you’re perfectly correct. However, in the ''specific'' case of ''brit-milah'', the Torah commands it be performed ''on the eighth-day'', so unless there is a medical reason to prevent it, a ''brit-milah'' is performed on shabbat if that’s the eighth day.

One evening we met up with our ''mehutanim'' (e.g. the parents of our son-in-law Jeremy) at a nice Jerusalem restaurant. We had a very pleasant visit and meal, and hope they’ll come back soon!

Another evening, Esther took me out on a date for my birthday. We went to see a play: [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Curious_Incident_of_the_Dog_in_the_Night-Time The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time] at our local [https://www.facebook.com/CultureMaaleAdomim/ “cultural center”] here in the holy city of Ma’ale Adummim. We enjoyed a sushi dinner beforehand, and then went to the play. I can’t remember the last time I went to a play, but I thoroughly enjoyed this one. In particular, I was fascinated by the stage-work and how the set was used. Well worth the entry fee, I think.

In good news: Sarah interviewed with a local video production company and after two interview sessions, was accepted to take on “on demand” jobs for them. She’ll get to work on her own time and make extra money while gaining practical experience. Go, Sarah!

Things of note:
* The quasi-news site “Buzzfeed” this week [http://www.nationalreview.com/article/443769/shame-buzzfeed-journalistic-malpractice-undermines-faith-democracy-news-media published a long, unsubstantiated report] which purports to show that Trump is compromised by Russia. You certainly know that by now, it’s been in every news outlet for days. I would be immensely surprised if Trump didn’t sue them into oblivion for libel.
* Sure, Trump’s notoriously [http://edition.cnn.com/2016/12/05/politics/axelrod-trump-thin-skinned-cnntv/ thin skinned], and he’s also an [https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/donald-trumps-raging-egomania/2016/09/08/252a4990-75f6-11e6-be4f-3f42f2e5a49e_story.html?utm_term=.53f2ccd97402 egomaniac]. But at least he’s on our side! Isn’t he?
* Of course, the outgoing president has [http://www.nationalreview.com/article/443751/obama-farewell-address-self-loving more than his fair share of egomania]. Not to mention that he’s [https://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/right-turn/wp/2016/01/20/why-its-correct-to-label-the-obama-administration-anti-israel/?utm_term=.83e840c8837e definitely not on our side].
* And in South America, a [https://www.theguardian.com/world/2017/jan/12/el-salvador-homicide-rate-murder-two-years day without murder] is like a day without sunshine!
* Finally, in the ongoing investigation into possible malfeasance by Netanyahu and his close associates, [http://www.timesofisrael.com/prime-ministers-wife-questioned-by-police-as-probes-expand/ Sara Netanyahu was questioned by police, as probes expand]. Heavens! I can’t believe the Israel Police use [http://kindofsketchy.com/1/post/2015/11/alien-probes.html expanding probes]! Isn’t that against the Geneva Convention?

So for those of you who don’t know, my ''birthday mo’ed'' lasts until Jan 29th (or 2 Shevat). My [https://www.paypal.me/RonAaron collection plate] is still available, for those of you who wish to demonstrate your generosity!

I’ve been too busy with paying work to make a lot of progress towards the next 8th release. My users are starting to get restless. I’ll try to make the release this coming week, B”H. Big changes! Very good stuff! (channeling my inner Trump)

As a result of the upcoming ''brit-milah'', Esther and I will be spending ''shabbat'' in Jerusalem. Sarah will be holding down the Aaron fort in our stead, since she has to work on Friday until fairly late. She’s been invited out, but at home she’ll have:
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homemade ''ḥalla'',
fried tofu,
roasted potatoes,
green salad,
various [http://www.joyofkosher.com/recipes/collection/recipe-terms-salatim/ ''salatim''],
and fruit.

Until next time,<br>
''shabbat shalom''!

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