The View from Mt. Nebo
When I was a child, 5 or 6 years old, I had a recurring dream that I could fly. Not fly an airplane but fly like a bird. Although better than any bird because I could traverse continents in minutes...
View ArticleLessons not to be forgotten
This month contains NASA’s Day of Remembrance as it does each year. Each year the events that need to be remembered draw more deeply into the past. This year is extraordinary because it marks the...
View ArticleDue Consideration
Men wanted for hazardous journey, small wages, bitter cold, long months of complete darkness, constant danger, safe return doubtful, honor and recognition in event of success. – Apocryphal...
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Reading the Pads
Tradition! Here we have traditions for everything; how to eat, how to sleep, even how to talk to the crew. You may ask, how did this tradition start? I’ll tell you – I don’t know. But it’s a...
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Protecting the Bird Sanctuary
SPACE SHUTTLE FLIGHT RULE A2-62 ET FOOTPRINT CRITERIA DESIGN MECO CONDITIONS AND ABORT MODE BOUNDARIES MUST PROVIDE AN ET IMPACT POINT (IP) FOOTPRINT, INCLUDING 3-SIGMA DISPERSIONS, WHICH...
View ArticleFlight Delay
A few days ago, I wrote about ‘Protecting the Bird Sanctuary’. I hope you read it. Because I told you that story just to be able to tell this one. I put this story in the ‘mostly true’ category – I...
View ArticleThe Most Important Thing
I have a good friend who flew helicopters in combat for the US Army. His number one rule is “Don’t Do Stupid.” I think this is a good rule to remember. We have too much at stake in space exploration...
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Terminal Count
Probably the most heart stopping moments in spaceflight occur at the final stages of a countdown to liftoff. Will it go or not? What happens once the engines start? Success or failure or just wait...
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Putting Atlantis At Risk
Warning: A long story that has a lot of technical details – and a moral. Reflecting on my career as a Space Shuttle Flight Director, there were many difficult decisions to make and sometimes some...
View ArticleBreaking the [Flight] Rules
The official NASA history of STS-109 can be found on the agency web page: STS-109 The last part of that official account reads: “After a successful launch, flight controllers in Mission Control...
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View ArticleSubmit Proof of Vaccination
You can provide proof that you are fully vaccinated by email or text, or in-person via Zoom, or in the office, as follows: Email an image of your card or QR code to vaccination@shaarzahav.org Text an...
View ArticleCongregation Sha’ar Zahav Fragrance-Free
In order to support Sha’ar Zahav attendees who are physically harmed when exposed to chemical fragrances (difficulty breathing, migraines, flu-like symptoms), please do your best to follow these...
View ArticleHybrid Services: In-person and Zoom
Dear Sha’ar Zahav Community, The High Holy Days are behind us, but rather than being a slow time…we have exciting news! We know this is a long letter, but urge you to read through it in its entirety...
View ArticleWingsong: for all the friends who died of AIDS
Wingsong: -Maggid Andrew Ramer I carry you on my back I carry every one of you who has died on my back You are not a burden your weight is exalting each one of you is another...
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Hybrid Services – In-person and on Zoom 02/2022
An Update on In-Person Events and Services Dear Sha’ar Zahav Community, We hope that you are healthy and well. We would like to update you on Sha’ar Zahav’s plans regarding meeting in person at 290...
View ArticleWhat’s Happening at Sha’ar Zahav
Learn to Read High Holy Day Prayers in Hebrew One hour evening class (4) sessions Tuesdays, August 30th through September 20, 7-8pm Welcome in Elul with a mini course of Hebrew and get prepared for...
View ArticleThe View from Mt. Nebo
When I was a child, 5 or 6 years old, I had a recurring dream that I could fly. Not fly an airplane but fly like a bird. Although better than any bird because I could traverse continents in minutes...
View ArticleLessons not to be forgotten
This month contains NASA’s Day of Remembrance as it does each year. Each year the events that need to be remembered draw more deeply into the past. This year is extraordinary because it marks the...
View ArticleDue Consideration
Men wanted for hazardous journey, small wages, bitter cold, long months of complete darkness, constant danger, safe return doubtful, honor and recognition in event of success. – Apocryphal...
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