JEWISH WISDOM

On Passover we
Opened the door for Elijah
Now  our dog is gone.

Jewish Buddhism:
If there is no self,
Whose arthritis is this?

Beyond Valium,
Peace is knowing one’s child
Is an internist.

After the warm rain
The sweet smell of camellias.
Did you wipe your feet?

Her lips near my ear,
Aunt Sadie whispers the name
Of  her friend’s disease.

Today I am a man
Tomorrow I will return
To the seventh grade

Testing the warm milk
On her wrist, she sighs softly
But her son is forty.

The sparkling blue sea
Reminds me to wait an hour
After my sandwich.

Jews on safari —
Map, compass, elephant gun,
Hard sucking candies.

The same kimono
The top geishas are wearing:
I got it at Loehmann’s.

Mom, please!
There is no Need
to put that dinner roll  In your pocketbook.

Sorry I’m not home To take your call.
At the tone
Please state your bad news.

Is one Nobel Prize
So  much to ask from a child
After all I’ve done?

Today, mild shvitzing.
Tomorrow, so hot you’ll plotz
Five day forecast

Quietly murmured
At Saturday Synagogue services,
Phillies 5, Red Sox 3.

Be here now.
Be someplace else later.
Is that so complicated?

Drink tea and nourish life; With the first sip, joy;
With the second sip, satisfaction;
With the third sip, peace;
With the fourth, a Danish.

Wherever you go,
there you are.
Your luggage is another story.

Accept misfortune as a blessing.
Do not wish for perfect health, or a life without problems.
What would you talk about?

The journey
of a thousand miles
Begins with a single Oy.
Zen is not easy.
It takes effort to attain nothingness.
And then what do you have?
Bupkis.

The Tao does not speak.
The Tao does not blame.
The Tao does not take sides.
The Tao has no expectations.
The Tao demands nothing of others
The Tao is not Jewish.

Breathe in, Breathe out.
Forget this and attaining Enlightenment
will Be the least of your problems.

Deep inside you are ten thousand flowers.
Each flower blossoms ten thousand times.
Each blossom has ten thousand petals.
You might want to see a specialist

Be aware of your body.
Be aware of your perceptions.
Keep in mind that not every physical
Sensation is a symptom of a terminal illness.

The Torah says, Love your neighbor as yourself.
Buddha says there is no self.
So, maybe we’re off the hoo

https://www.monterafuneralhome.com/obituaries/Errol-Daniel-Rappaport?obId=42922954

Errol Daniel Rappaport

March 28, 1944 – June 13, 2025

Errol Daniel Rappaport passed away on June 13, 2025, at Mount Sinai Morningside in New York City. He was 81.

Born in Brooklyn, NY on March 28, 1944, Errol lived a full, dynamic life. He worked in public relations in Los Angeles and Acapulco, later becoming a television and music producer in New York City. He also contributed regularly to Black Tie Magazine and Wonderama Television. A passionate philanthropist. Errol was widely known as the “Goodwill Ambassador” — a role he lived every day by connecting people from all walks of life. Gregarious, funny, with dashing movie star looks He made everyone feel connected. His motto was, “ My reality is most people’s fantasy.” Errol was the epitome of positive energy, life and love.

He served as a medic in the U.S. Air Force during Vietnam and worked closely with legendary acting teacher Lee Strasberg as his assistant. His sense of style — including bright orange Iris Apfel glasses, slicked back hair, and a rotating collection of scarves — made him instantly recognizable wherever he went.

The son of fashion designers David and Frances Rappaport., Damon and Francesca of Damon were featured in major department stores and boutiques nationally. The couple lived for decades in their iconic penthouse at 200 Central Park South.

When their health began to decline, Errol returned from Los Angeles to New York to care for them. After his father’s passing, Errol continued to support his mother until she was placed under guardianship. Errol’s fight to protect her and others caught in similar situations is chronicled in Diane Dimond’s book, We’re Here to Help: When Guardianship Goes Wrong.

Errol co-founded QuinntEssential Productions with his partner and best friend, Quinn Lemley. The two created the talk show Secrets of the Stage on Manhattan Neighborhood Network, Black Tie Magazine, and Spotify, and produced the big band album Remembering Rita, which will be released this Fall.

He is survived by his brothers, Michael and Richard Rappaport, and his godson, Jorel Roth.

Donations in Errol’s memory may be made to the National Meningitis Association., which has now merged with, and is https://www.immunize.org/donate/  based in Florida.

A Celebration of Life service will be announced

Errol Rappaport will be remembered for his zest for life, positivity, and unwavering love for his friends.

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Over 6,500 shows, many with you, our loyal members in them, sharing the Good that you all do…what an honor every time we add another story of someone doing good. The people of the world are Good and most of the world lives in peace and freedom…let’s realize this reality and not let the “negative media news” change our minds to the fact that most people aren’t “mentally ill” enough to hurt themselves or anyone else. 

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Please join our up-coming International Day of Peace & Ecology in Times Square for our LIVE Solar/Battery Broadcast on September 21st. Mark your calendars now and spread the world for our united www.pausetheworldforpeace.org, our nonprofit humanitarian project from Good News Corporation. Once again, here is the link to our 6 Hour Earth & Water Series from April 22 in Times Square:

Earth & Water Day from

Times Square April 22, 2023.

A Six-Hour Series.

We wanted to share two Central Park stories that we did yesterday, 6/29/23 in honor of our 25th Anniversary and our Peace & Ecology efforts, especially because we started our International Day of Peace events in Central Park in 2002. We hope that you enjoy them: 

Central Park, beautiful artwork on the ground, Peace, Love, Positivity, …Save Our Planet, NY Amanda and Rey

Central Park, beautiful artwork on the ground, Peace, Love, Positivity…Save Our Planet, NY Amanda and Rey

For the Podcast click the link below

Central Park, beautiful artwork on the ground, Peace, Love, Positivity… Save Our Planet, NY Amanda and Rey

To watch story on Youtube.com/GoodNewsBroadcast click the link below

Central Park, beautiful artwork on the ground, Peace, Love, Positivity…Save Our Planet…

Shakespeare Garden in Central Park with quotes and the Swedish Marionette Cottage…  gorgeous.

Shakespeare Garden in

Central Park with quotes and

The Swedish Marionette

Cottage…Gorgeous.

For the Podcast click the link below

Shakespeare Garden in Central Park with quotes and The Swedish Marionette Cottage…Gorgeous.

To watch story on Youtube.com/GoodNewsBroadcast click the link below

Shakespeare Garden in

Central Park with quotes and

The Swedish Marionette

Cottage…Gorgeous.

As mentioned, this is Milestone Broadcast Corporations 25th Anniversary and we have created over 7,000 shows, print stories and Podcasts… over 1,500 corporations and non-profits are represented. Many of these shows, stories and Podcasts, over 30% are on health & wellness and have saved peoples lives. Go to www.GoodNewsPlanet.TV, www.youtube.com/GoodNewsBroadcast and to listen to the Podcasts go to: https://www.spreaker.com/user/11258065

Here is a story about HS, an auto-immune disease brought to us by Novartis, 1 in a 100 suffer from this painful disease.

Documentary premiere at Tribeca Film Festival about 29-year old influencer, filmmaker and advocate Jasmine IVANNA Espy. She’s also the producer of “The Beacons: Illuminating HS Stories,” a new docuseries from Novartis that highlights her story and the stories of five other people living with hidradenitis suppurativa (HS)

Lastly, please join and introduce us to potential donors/sponsors who can help us fund our nonprofit 501 C 3 tax deductible www.pausetheworldforpeace.org  upcoming, International Day of Peace & Ecology: September 21, 2023. Times Square and the World LIVE Broadcast.   We are presenting this major event to funders to create one of the most important International Day of Peace & Ecology Events in the world. We plan to broadcast with Solar/Battery Power, Utilize Billboards in Times Square, major public relations campaign with our partners UNIFY, AY Young Battery Tour, We the World and others soon to be announced. Any suggestions, for donors, advertisers please let us know ASAP. Thanks with Peace & Love. Go to: https://goodnewsplanet.com/pausetheworld/peace-day-donations/ or call Paul 212 647 1212.  

LET’S GROW TOGETHER. GOOD NEWS MOTTO: ALL WE ARE IS WHAT WE ARE WITH EACH OTHER. ZEAL

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New York, NY, Montauk, NY

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URGENTLY NEEDED…
Not BLOOD
But,
An ELECTRICIAN,
to restore the joyful current
between people,
who do not speak
to each other anymore…

An OPTICIAN,
to change the
outlook of people…

An ARTIST,
to draw a smile
on everyone’s face…

A CONSTRUCTION WORKER,
to build a bridge
between neighbours…

A GARDENER,
to cultivate good thoughts…

A PLUMBER,
to clear the
choked and blocked mindsets…

A SCIENTIST
to rediscover compassion…

A LANGUAGE TEACHER
for better communication
with each other…

And Last but not least,
A MATHS TEACHER,
for all of us to relearn how to count on each other…

Spread lots of love, positivity and smiles today….
Tomorrow might be too late

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