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Hey guys! Chillin here in Florida, finally got all settled in, but probably moving again soon. Was thinking about you all today and missing everyone. Hope things are good and everyone is having a party :) You all are always in my heart! Please e-mail. artzychica02@aol.com..... Big hugs and sweet kisses to the whole staff.
Sara Angel
Gainesville FL USA
Hey guys! Chillin here in Florida, finally got all settled in, but probably moving again soon. Was thinking about you all today and missing everyone. Hope things are good and everyone is having a party :) You all are always in my heart! Please e-mail. artzychica02@aol.com..... Big hugs and sweet kisses to the whole staff.
Sara Angel
Gainesville FL USA
This short note is to say that we at the Healing Teddies Project keep the friends of Mike's Place in our hearts and minds. All those effected by the attack there are remembered and we are pleased too see Mike's Place, the music, atmosphere and community continue to thrive. All are more than welcome to visit our website and learn how we reach out to those effected by terrorism. Warm hugs to all from the Healing Teddies Project, Forest Rain co-founder
Forest Rain
http://www.healingteddies.org
Karmiel Israel
irene
New haven CT USA
Hey just wanted to drop a line... and Say HOLLAAA to all my friends at the mikes place- i miss you guys and i hope everything is sababs with everybody. Dash to the homies, arbeh ahava, -Balls
Ballstein from balls models
Santa Barbara CA USA
Was at Mike's last night (friday)& SOBO proved to us all that they can rock just as hard in Hebrew as in English. Totally enjoyed it guys!!! It was totally groovy!! Look forward to hearing the new disc.
Faith
close enough to Mike's Place Israel
שלום לכולם..!!! יום שישי היה מצוין!!! MERCY אחלה להקה שבעולם!!!! ניפגש בשמחות... אוהב את כולכם יובל דנש
danesh yuval
rishon le ziyyon israel
turning to dan i said just what is your connection here?
steve
http://www.revival.org/
smiths alabama usa
great site!! Mikes Place is the best bar in Tel-Aviv and i know because im there most of the time. Keep on rocking.love you. Libbi.
libbi
Bat-Yam israel
Just sayin a quick hello, I'm in Canada after Ireland and London. Can't wait to get home, I miss everyone!!! Cheers to all, C U soon!
Downtown Dave
Gal, Assaf, Hi guys, it`s a short to tell you that I always remember the place. First thing I`ll do next time in Tel Aviv, a cold beer in Mike`s Place. Is my wish, as a citizen of a no army country, that all people can live in peace in yours. So i`ll see you next time. Your friend from Costa Rica, ROD.
Rod Miranda
San Francisco San Jose Costa Rica
Please accept my deepest condolences from my heart. I definitely know what it's like to have suffered alot where things sometimes gets better in the future. My prayers and thoughts are with you and if any of the victims would like to contact me for friendship and encouragement please contact me by e-mail at my address I have left here. Hugs from; D A N I .
Dani
Parkland County Near Edmonton Alberta Canada
ת ו ד ה ענקית לכל מייקס פלייס.עשיתם את היום המאושר בחיי למוצלח ביותר. היה אחלה. אוהב את כולכם. דנה ואבי טביב
Avi Tabib אבי טביב
הרצליה ישראל
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New York NY USA
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Near PC In toilet In toilet
Just wanna say hi to everyone back in Tel-Aviv. I trust your all keeping well. Hope to see you all soon if I can get away. Cheers...R
Rob
Jacksonville
Hi Gal/ Asaf How are you? I will visit soon, keep up the blues. Cheers William
William
Cape Town South Africa
I was staying in Tel-Aviv end March/early April 2005 on business. Spent much of my spare time in Mike's Place, and because of the bombing in 2003 I felt really humbled to be there. It is a wonderful place, I ate and drank lots, and saw lots of soccer matches live! I look forward to many more hours in Mike's Place when I'm next in Tel Aviv
laurence
London England
I just watched Blues On The Beach, and wanted to write to let you know I am so glad that a message of survival was made through this film. Such power and beauty in the lives you live. You are an inspiration in my life and the lesson I have learned from you is that Life goes on. I am looking forward to visiting Israel, and coming to Mike's Place to drink a beer and listen to some great music on the beach.
Joseph Garel
Los Angeles CA United States
Once a month prior to leaving Israel, I really enjoy coming to your bar & un-winding. Rick is a great bartender. Looking forward to see you-all soon.
Larry Coghlan
Bedias Texas United States
I really wanted to be there for the memorial day, hope to come by sometime soon to visit, Hope all is well with everybody, seems like it from the Purim pix, glad to see the place packed and looking good! ɛ cheers..
Yamit
USA
Before I start, I have just been reading the guestbook and a message from someone called Jenzy! Temm me something.. are you for real??????? Yuk!!!!!!! Anyway its now 2 years since the Pigua and wanted to send my very best wishes to you all. Hope to see you at the memorial today at 16.00. Meanwhile the Life After Terror Fund is still working to try and help as many terror victims as possible and please visit our web site at www.lifeafterterror.org With much Love Gavin
Gavin
http://www.lifeafterterror.org
Tel Aviv Israel
sending all my love out to the mikes place family on this day. I raise my glass to all of you, especially Avi our hero forever. I hope to back there soon, standing on the tables while sobo blows the roof off the place, while d town is pouring drinks and Avi is keeping everyone alive-much love everyone-Skinny Joe
Hi guys missing you all loads and loads today. Thinking of you all right now. For once, I don't know what to say to ya all, except I love ya and I miss ya. Keep it alive. Chrissie x
Chrissie
I love Mike's Place! Talk about hot Israeli men! They kept me busy for days and days and days! Man did they stretch me out! It was amazing that I was still able to walk! The first thing I did when I got home was get a thorough exam for STD's and luckily they were able to burn off most of the warts and the massive amounts of antibiotics took care of whatever else I picked up!
Jenzy
Thornhill, Ontario Canada
Want to share a joke with all you musician dudes from Mike's: "When Jerry Garcia died, he woke up and found himself on a stage on which a number of instruments were set up. A door offstage opened and in walked Jimi Hendrix, Jim Morrison, Brian Jones, John Lennon, Otis Redding and Buddy Holly. Each musician picked up his favorite instrument and began tuning up. Jerry walked up to Jimi and said, "Man, so this is what heaven is like." Jimi looked at him and said, "Heaven? You think this is heaven?" At that moment, Karen Carpenter walked in, took her seat behind the drums, and called out, "Okay guys, 'Close to You.' One, two, three, four!"
Faith (the "Mom")
Holy Land - Hill of Savyonim
Hey everyone, whenever I am down I check the guest book and feel better. I can feel the love and I hope you can feel it too. Miss all of ya that are far away and hope to C Ya SOON. BTW Mercy is good... but SOBO kicks all ASS. Idan you are a big loser.....
Assaf ( SOBO sammy )
Holy SHITTYHey guys! it's Itamar (the Itamar and Dani band). yeah... we DID play the same like 4 songs over and over. But nonetheless, I still love Mikes Place just the same! I miss it so much! Shoutout to the Jerusalem Mikes Place. During the hardest times of my period in israel, There was always House Whiskey, Cigarettes, and Mike Perry's famous version of "Like a Rolling Stone". Anyway, just dropping a line from NYC now! Spread the love! And yeah, I'm ALWAYS feeling like a rolling stone... "Wait only for my bootheels to be wandering" -Bob Dylan
Itamar (Jerusalem)
http://profiles.myspace.com/users/5596203
New York We've all come to look foooor americaaaamiss the place.. I'll come by when I visit. <img src="http://www.mike-goffin.com/images/Mikes_Place.jpg">
Yamit
CAHey guys, well I'm almost done with school. I'll graduate in may and then hit the Appalachian Trail. I'm going to hike 2000 miles from the state of Maine to Gorgia. It'll take me six months, but after that I m headed home. Gal, miss you man, I owe you atleast a good couch. Assaf, I can hear the train a rollin'. D-Dave, hows that little rat dog of your parents? And a hardy hello to the rest of the family. I'll send you guys a copy of my album as soon as its finished. Take care of yourselves. Peace and Blues from the Upland Hills of Southern Indiana, <br> Nathaniel Paul Jackson.
Nate Jackson
IndianaHi your bar looks superb would love to join you I'm completely mental girls you are beautiful
Sam
http://www.geocities.com/sabeatson1/site.html
UK EnglandI don't undertand why SOBO performs every week. The Mercy band is much better. I would have let them perform every week instead of SOBO.
Idan Naveh
IsraelHi guys miss you all, Midtown, stay out of trouble and keep your apt. clean. Downtown, I hope you're livin like you do. Asaf write me back for unfinished business. hope the family is well.Gal, O'Captain my Captain. Hope the pizza is as good when I return. To all regulars, you are missed.
johnnymon
montreal CanadaHey Assaf Whats up? Good seeing you for the short time we had at the bar in Jerusalem during Passover. Hope to see you again real soon. Hope all is well . Peace and Love Tamir
Tamir Gutman
www.telesmt.com
CanadaVAHO.................... WHERE THE HELL ARE YOU???????? ??????????????????????? :(
valerka
Jerus israelglad to see you guys are back after that horrible bombing, ill be sure to have a drink next time i come to israel
vini
http://www.blingblingreplicas.com
ca usdefinitely love the site. Hehe nice domain name also mike! Have a good one. (PD)
PD
http://www.BlingBlingJewels.com
CA USAHey guys! Miss you all lots! Hope you're having fun over there and I'll see you guys again in December.
Lana
Melb AustraliaIm with you all in spirit, and love. Its been hard without you guys, I love you all and lit a candle for our loved ones. Our future lays ahead with the infinite prospects unimaginable to the common man. Our family grows throughout the world, for our wisdoms and way of life, permiate through every being that has ever touched us...for that touch is what will last till the end of time. Peace forever, love Phat Nate
Nate Jackson
IN USAjust wanted to say that i am really proud of all of you guys. I promise to make a batch of cookies soon and send it over with love....then again i should be taking orders. love u all .....anat
COOKIE ANAT
israelHello to Jack, & all the Mike's Place family, Just a few words to say that I was so deeply moved by the film, such a pity that Jack could not be here to see it with us. Jack , if you read this, please know that you have created a very important film, which in my opinion might very well gain world recognition. I hope that we will see you again soon. Josh,(and Pavla too), you have done a truly wonderful job, and I hope that this film will be screened in other places in the world, so people can understand that there is some "sanity" left here. All of you are wonderful, brave people, and I just can't find words to express how much you all mean to me. Faith Romano - a.k.a. Daniella's Mom :-)
Faith Romano
IsraelHey you guys! Good luck with the screening! I miss you lots and lots! xxxxooooo LT
"LT" lisa-thi
lisathib@earthlink.net
New Yorkjust wanted to say that i havent forgot, sorry I cant be there..
yamit
http://www.rockagainstass.com/yamit/html
LA USAR. Stedmano Delivered your message to Nick. He seemed quite flattered!!!!! We all miss you See you soon , G
Gavin
IsraelShalom Y'all. I just wanna send my love out to everyone except Nick. He can just F*#K OFF..eh eh. Just kiddin...I love you Nick. Anyway talk about culture shock. I went from a care free happy go lucky piss head to a responsible NCO and a father again. My only refuge is the fact that Hooters has Guiness on tap. I'm gonna have to teach em how to pour it though. Stupid Americans. I'll try my best to cope. Wish me luck on geting through the two and a half months of mind numbing class room instruction for the Navy. All that book learnin is gonna give me a headache. I love you all.....later.
Rob
New Orleans US of Adear all, it's nearly been 12 months since that horrible day, deepest regret for those whose we lost on that terrible day. All shall grow stronger in times of sorrow. wish i was there to remember, to shed a tear, to have a beer. with you all in spirit. Bretto. Australia
bretto
Faith, thank you for the message. I have sent you an email, but I just wanted to let people who read the guest book know that there are some very compassionate and caring people out there.
Noel lyle-Stirling
southampton Hampshire United KingdomI'm Irish, a rock / blues muso and a traveller. Never been to israel, but I'm coming,if only to show these scum who cause such devastation that they are and will always be wrong.I'llsee you allin the summer.
noel lyle-stirling
southampton Hampshire United KingdomDear Friends, The last time I wrote was back at the end of last year and I trust you are well and enjoying 2004!
Its almost a YEAR since that fateful night in the bar and the fund along with Mikes Place is now in the process of putting together a memorial evening, details of which will be published soon on the site.
There will be a screening of the film - 'Mikes Place an Israel Experience' at the Cinimateque in Tel Aviv, followed by a small ceremony at the bar.
Just yesterday I saw a recording of the 2 British terrorists who committed the attrocity. They were speaking in English about the glory in killing Jews, and their pride in what they were about to do, and I sat there thinking of those who perished and if not for these scum would be with us right now.... perhaps this is why I felt the need to write a few words!
Either way, anyone reading this, please be aware that we STILL need donations for the fund. The last wave of donations was used to give financial help to victims of the attack and although it was given to them just before Rosh Hashanna they still need a LOT of help.
We are also attempting to aid victims of other terror attacks but until we raise far more money we cant really do so...therefore please give a thought to the fund, especially a year after the event...your donations are truly needed.
Best Wishes for now and hope to see you all in the summmer!?
Gavin
Life After Terror Fund
www.lifeafterterror.org
www.mikesplacebars.com
Gavin
http://lifeafterterror.org
Tel Aviv IsraelDear Mikes Place, I was at the bar the night before the bomb last year. I had had a few beers and relaxed in your great bar and listened to the music. I left without paying for my last beer so I decided to go back on the night of the bombing to pay up. Something changed my mind about going in at the last minute and when I walked round the corner the explosion went off.
I will make a donation to the life after terror fund and will join you to pay for the beer when I am next in Tel Aviv this year!
Alex
UK
Alex Marshall
Manchester Englandgreetings from polish friends Now we are on yor website but not so long ago we were with you at Mike Place TLV Without us this place is not the same Cheers
Kuba and Maria
Bielsk Podlaski Polandyo.....Nate is still alive and kickin in indiana. I miss you guys more than words. Ive been having crazy mikes place dreams lately, and I think of you every day. I tore off my finger a month ago but they put it back on and Im still playin those blues (thank god for pot, and pain killers). I was supposed to come over in the summer but Im having surgury. Gal I hope your still kickin those "big parties" of ours. Assaf and daniel I missed you guys in nashville, couldnt afford to get there (I tried hitch hiking, but nobody wanted to pick up a 275 pound bald dude with a foot long GO-T) Dave"s" by the photos it looks like your holding down the fort until I make my triumphant return. Steph, I miss you girl, you make smile when I think of you. Jane, hows NY? Joey'n'Shosh still in canada "ay"? Ian...your still a freak! and everyone else your in my hearts. If anyone from the family passes through my area call me, Im living in a cabin out in the country, its peaceful and theres plenty of room. 812-369- 5700 or email me npjackso@indiana.edu PEACE------------NATE JACKSON
NATE JACKSON
USAMy Dear Brothers and Sisters, So many times I have been fortunate to share, and help and build and cry with the Mike's Family. You all are truely always in my heart and spirit. I never tire of playing my fiddle with so many talented muscians and friends. As the years and memories grow, so too I bless us all with a growth of continued brotherhood and most of all peace. We can never let terror stop our dreams or our will to keep on. G-d bless our family! Steve, Kung Fu Jew, Tanenbaum
Steve, Kung Fu Jew<
JerusalemWhats up guys? Same old shit different day on this side. staying busy as well as you are im sure. travel travel travel thats all i do now. anyways tell big S, to take care when he leaves, i dont think i will be back before he goes. hugs & kisses to all the ladies. tell goon, i said pull up your pants. and to the big guy running the show (the big WAVE) thanks, have a guinniss waiting for me, i'll be by in may to pick it up. thanks for the great experiences guys, i will never forget you, see ya all soon.
ZACH W
T Oklahoma USAAnytime you want me to sing just call and I'll be tere in a couple of secs. Life is grand.
MikeT
Tel AvivI was a volunteer way back in 1976... Anybody out there from that time. Also I like to see some photos now of Moaz Thanks Shalom Tony
Tony Colombrito
Brick NJ USAI miss Mikes Place and especially the Mikes Place Gang. Hope to see you all this summer. Aviva
Aviva Wexler
Winnipeg CanadaHI GUYS!! Hope you are all well. I think of you alot. I am home in Yellowknife and very happy. I'm like a polar bear released from the zoo back into it's natural habitat. The colder it is the happier I am!! HA HA HA!! You all KNOW I'm crazy!! I love you, I don't have anyone's email so write me, dancingqueen@cybergal.com BYE LOVE DANAXXOO
Dana Jackman
Yellowknife NT CanadaHi you guys - it was great to see ya all in October. Wish I was with ya all tonight sharing a beer and a few laughs. Miss you guys like crazy. Take loads of care of each other... Big kisses to all the family - to the everyone back home, those that are well and those that are not so well and those that remain in our memories... you are always in my thoughts and heart. Downtown, UK, Baby, Gal, Assaf & Anatie keep it alive... Steve... keep fighting babes xx loads of love, kisses & hugs always Chrissie xxx Laughter gives us distance. It allows us to step back from an event, deal with it and then move on. B.Newhart (1929)
Chrissie
London Town UKglad to see the web sites up and running......seeya all end of april for one big piss up..........Bretto.Aust
bretto
lost Australaiglad to see the web sites up and running......seeya all end of april for one big piss up..........Bretto.Aust
bretto
lost AustralaiGreat new look on the website. Its not accurate though. I dont see Peter and his pile of ashes sitting at the bar with his pint next to the beer mat instead of on top of it. BOLLOCKS!!!!
Rob
Israel DUH!!!!Hello from south of america . Paraguay. I just visited your excelant homepage. Very good work . Saludo desde america del sur . Paraguay. Felicitacion por su excelante pagina web 4840 club rotary asuncion catedral
HURARD CLAUDE
http://www.asuncionsupercentro.com/rotary
Asuncion ParaguayI have not been to Mike's Place since my last trip to Israel in January-February of 2003. I will be seing you soon as I am coming back to Tel Aviv in January---can't wait!
mark martinez
denver usaJust want to wish Or Aharonov a speedy recovery after his motorcycle accident last week. He is a great guy, one of the Mike's Place family, and we hope to see him back with us soon!
Faith
Romano IsraelI was looking for info on JW Perkins and this sight popped up as one with his name on it. Much love to you all.
Lisa Brock
Mich USA!!Tomorrow august 30th would have been your 30 year birthday dear Dom. It makes me so sad that I wont have the oppertunity to congratulate you and tell you I miss you. May there be peace where you are.
Birgitte
i just wanted to say that i love this place, i always enjoy coming over and meeting new people, great poeple, the best there is in tel aviv! all the people who work there, just wanted you to know that i love you!! dave, david, gal, asaf, josh...the list is long... don't ever change and take good care of yourselves for me! kisses
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israelThe best bar i've seen.... cool place nice people ane the BeSt Music !!!!! and bEsT band i heard !LIVE! (been there yeterday 8.8.03) :0)
ItAi VAi
ISRAELi loooooooooooooooooove every one in mike's place!!! the best place in tel- aviv, and the best people in israel!!
klil james atad
israel israelHi Friends, my beast wishes to Avi and the Team of "Mikes Place Bars". We sah at Televison the Story and we think, live in Israel can be so fantastic. We make in 4 Monthes Aliyah and it is shure that we visit the your great Bar. See you :-) Yitzchak and Tziporah www.jerusalem.tk
Yitzchak
I was recently in Israel with Sar-el and visited Mikes Place while in Tel Aviv. I saw the nearby memorial. It was so sad to see those who were killed and injured. After 9/11, we now see what the Israelis have been experiencing. Israel is a great country with great people. I admire and respect them deeply.
william howard
texas usaDom Dom Dom Dom, I feel funny writing this. Not seeing you working on Friday afternoon rips me apart in a way only you could know. They were targeting me, not you babe. I would be more than happy to trade spots, but higher authority would choose otherswise. Life is like a running river, it flows around over and under you in a blink of an eye. As you try and wonder why one drop passes another flows by and you find yourself going crazy trying to catch up. I find myself having to accept what happened that night in much the same way. I hate myself for not taking time to do more with you. I can only hope that you will forgive me for my shortcomings. I used to talk about you with my protege but it will never hit home with him because your gone for ever. If the good lord ever blesses me with a baby girl she will cary at least a part of your name. Not because of the fear of forgetting you, but the joy of reminding me of the smile you had for me every time I walked into your life no matter how hard your day was. I cry all the time since that day, along with a few other people I'm sure, but like me they will move on. But you darling will never be forgotten. I look forward to seeing you one day when my life here on Earth ends. Saying good bye is for only those I never plan to see again. I can only hope your there to meet me when my day comes to move on to that better place. You need only to check with God on my arrival date. Being an angel I know your just a phone call away. So in closing everything is pretty much the same. I see Buzzy every now and then as well as Bruno. I still dont like that dog, Bruno. The sunsets are as pretty as ever. The dumpster's blocking the veiw of all the fine looking women as well as stinking the place up when a strike is on. Mikes is always going to be our salvation from this, this well you know what type of world. I will always love you like a sister Dom. "Freedoms just another word for nothing left to lose" J Joplin S
Sasha
over your shoulderNot really much to say apart from thank you all for allowing the Spitz to experience such a great night. I have heard so much about so many people involved with Mike's Place. Some of you I met at the gig, some of you I am yet to meet to put a face to a name. I want to wish all involved and the guys back in Mikes Place much health and happiness for the future. Blues Train- what a show! Will see you soon hopefully over a few cold beers. Thanks for the CD. (which is now played regularly in the Spitz. Hope you don't mind. The customers don't)Charley and Chris- Thanks for the experience. None of this would have happened without you two! Keep that Wild Turkey on ice!!! Good times always. Dan
Dan
London EnglandJust wanted to say a big THANK YOU to those of you who came along to the Gig on Saturday 28th June. The Spitz Club was packed with a crowd of more than 200 who joined us for a great night of live music and beer. Bands from Cardiff to Leeds to Brighton came down to London and put on a fantastic performance. The night was headlined by our boys back-home - Mike, Andrei and Gadi who flew in from J'town and rocked the stage (despite a closed bar!). Many people poured into the gallery to see the exhibitions by Yael Aviv and Shira and sign our guest book. The evening was a huge success and between ticket sales, the raffle and T-Shirts, we have raised over £2,000 for The Fund.
Since the event, many people have told me what a great atmosphere it was in the Spitz that night (including the staff!!) and many more of you talked of the great people you met. There were also a few reunions! If we managed to achieve this in London for one evening then we were truly successful in our aim to share the Mikes Place spirit internationally, as well as raising money for our family.
Of course there are lots of people to thank...I will try and keep it brief: Dave - what a star! Vanessa (the raffle queen), Andy, Camilla, Craig and Row - you guys are the best. Natalie, Martin, Elke and Tracy for all your hard work on the night. Ellie for curating an entire exhibition in under 2 hours, Craig & Josh for your camera work, Sidney Baginsky our resident accountant, Sloane and Solly. For flying in the band Brent Tanner, Sharon Travel (Sam you are the best!), West End Travel, Fort Air and Benji - your generous donations made it possible. CST for your security and the boys at Scotland Yard, Brian and Winn. Alex you managed the fastest sound check in history and kept the place rocking. We never really had the press behind us in the Uk but to those that took on our story...thank you: Judi Herman (BBC Radio), Martin Lewis (BBC), Jo (Intelligent PR),Jenny Hazen (Jerusalem Post), Louise Scodie (JC) and Walter Bingham (Radio4). To the entire team at London Jewish News - you guys helped us every step of the way. Dan Levitt & Dan Whiteman for the poster headaches (sorry!!!), Justin Cohen - you truly rock! Danny Boy (Spitz) for going beyond the call of duty...for getting our gig back on the road after it was cancelled, nothing to say to you - except see ya in Israel..We love ya!
To all the bands - Electric Experience, Pylon, Maxtones, Firefly and Natureboy for giving your time and energy and putting on the best show ever. Joe and Karl - you guys kick ass! Blues Train - Laheim! Lastly to all our family back home, for your total support and love in these difficult times...see ya all real soon.
For those that couldn't make it there are lots of photos on www.totallyjewish.com.
We still have a few T-Shirts & CD's left. For more info on donations,T-Shirts, CD's and future Mikes Place events in London email: london@mikesplacebars.com.
Keep on rockin in the free world...
chrissie xxx
To everyone at Mike's place, Victory is that much closer now. We hear the music all the way Down Under. Look after yourselves.
John and Revital and fgamily
NSW AustraliaWe want to extend our deepest thanx to the whole Mikes Place family, We couldnt of made it without you guys. All of the support has been overwhelming and strengthening in the most difficult and critical moments. We promise to keep Mikes Place going for a long time to come...
Assaf & Gal
Yo, to all my brothers and sisters. I apologize for the lack of involvement with the "mikes place fund" but I have been involved with a research grant, over the summer I have seen so many miracles and concerts happen all over the world, and I want to say that my love and my heart will always be with you , and I love you so much. Gal, and assaf I'll be there soon soon with a smile on my facce and a guitarr in my hand to keep that "open mic" livin, Peace Nate
Nate
IN USAI just wanted to send everyone my best wishes and thank everyone who attended the fundraiser in CHICAGO!! We had the event on an outdoor patio at a bar called McGees in Lincoln Park. Around 100 people came (even if more came, I'm not sure we could have even fit them in - the place was packed!!), raised a good amount of money, and everyone had a really good time. We were able to show the Israel National News video at the event which I think gave everyone a really good idea of what Mike's Place is about and what we were all there raising money for. Hopefully we can get some pics of the event posted on the website. I'm not sure when I'll be back in Israel (hopefully soon), but I can't wait to kick back and have some pints with everyone.
Ariel Vinokur
IL USAWe just wanted to say a big thank you to all those people who helped us with the London Gig. So many people came down and supported us and Mike's Place. There were many familiar faces and also new ones - people who had just been touched by the story of Mike's Place and its spirit. We had about 200 people there, some amazing bands and a very sucessful raffle. But the most wonderful thing was the atmosphere, the place was alive. It was also wonderful to have Blues Train it made us all feel so close to you. Much credit also has to go the Spitz and all our volunteers who made such a wonderful contribution and gave up their free time and energy for this great cause. Well you will all see the photos soon (for now check out www.totallyjewish.com) and we are sending you our guest book which will show how Mike's Place, spirit and all came to London Town on the 28th of June 2003
Charley Baginsky
EnglandMonday, June 30, 2003 Greetings, Just wanted to send out a big THANK YOU to all of you who came out and helped make the June 28th New York City Benefit for the Mike's Place, Life After Terror Fund a great night! On our first day of gorgeous weather here in Manhattan, we had around a hundred people attend the concert, plus our numerous volunteers! Hosted by The Bowery Poetry Club and in the true spirit of Mike's Place, the live music by MaMa Gutay, Rod Cone Situation, Triplefreak and Mike's-Place performer Noah Solomon with Soul Farm was incredible and kept everyone's spirits up, insuring a good vibe and a good time had by all! Documentary filmmaker Jack Baxter, who was seriously injured the night of the attack in Tel Aviv at Mike's Place, gave a truly heartfelt and eloquent speech. Seeing his bandaged arm and walking cane brought a sobering reminder of the tragedy that occurred that night. Jack kept the mood light, even while paying homage to those who were injured or lost their lives at Mike's Place on the tragic evening of April 28th. We were also happy to welcome to the benefit, Dr. Dave, one of the doctors who helped take care of Jack in Tel Aviv. The raffle drawing was a terrific success, and a number of lucky winners took home great prizes. A terrific night overall, we raised just over $1,000 (!) for The Life After Terror Fund, and hopefully will be able to sell the remainder of our Special Benefit T-shirts and add another $1,500 to the fund! If anyone would still like to make a donation or to purchase a New York City Mike's Place Benefit T-shirt, please email newyork@mikesplacebars.com Price: $15 each or 2 for $20. We have over 100 left!!! Sizes L and XL. Thank you again for all of your support! Best Wishes! Lisa-Thi Beskar newyork@mikesplacebars.com
New York Benefit
newyork@mikesplacebars.com New york, NYJust to let you know, we went to the Memorial Gig in London last night.Although moments of sadness did occur thinking of Dom, I hope she was proud of us all. It was a great night,and fantastic to see old faces from Tel Aviv. "Congratulations" to all of those involved with organising the event. Lets hope the next multi country Mikes gig will be held for no other reason,than the great Music. To you all, take special care. Lots of Love Tracey & Erany xx
Tracey & Erany
millartracey@hotmail.com Englandoy oy, I just saw the website and advert for the memorial gig, I remember great times playing with Jonoton,NachoMama,Assaf occasionally and others, sorry I can't remember names so much. These tragedies hurt, and I applaud you all for your spirits, oh do I miss you all please email or call me sometime, and may all mourners be comforted, oy yoy, loveya don
Don Slovin
9177718044 Ny usaI am so proud of you guys. Tonight is the big night hey? Jane and I have been e-mailing back and forth a bit. I wish I could be there tonight. Solidarity gets you through. May everyone tonight and forever recognize that terror is futile in the face of true human spirit. I love you guys so much, my prayers are with you tonight. have a brew or two for me. Oh, I just applied for a dj gig on channel4fm in Cairo, so who knows, I might be back in the ME sooner than I thought. I love you, be good. Emma.
Emma Roze
bc canadaI am so proud of you guys. Tonight is the big night hey? Jane and I have been e-mailing back and forth a bit. I wish I could be there tonight. Solidarity gets you through. May everyone tonight and forever recognize that terror is futile in the face of true human spirit. I love you guys so much, my prayers are with you tonight. have a brew or two for me. Oh, I just applied for a dj gig on channel4fm in Cairo, so who knows, I might be back in the ME sooner than I thought. I love you, be good. Emma.
Emma Roze
bc canadaHi ALL! Just a note to say THANK you to everyone who has been helping with the International Benefits (you know who you are). I cant single out everyone as there are so many of you, but on behalf of the family here in Tel Aviv, just a big THANK YOU. The work you are doing is helping numerous people who truly need support. I need to run now because its time to give out some leaflets in Tel Aviv.... SO ALL OF YOU HAVE A WONDERFUL NIGHT ON SATURDAY, AND AGAIN ON BEHALF OF ALL OF US, THANKSSSSSSSSS AND WE LOVE UXX GAVIN
Gavin (Life After Terror Fund)
Tel AvivHey Guys,just 2 more days to the night we've all been waiting for - I just wanted to wish everyone the best of luck - I know you have all put in a lot of work, as usual the Mike's Place Family has pulled together to create something amazing, and I know it will be a great success!!! Luv you guys.... Michelle
Michelle
Tel AvivGal & Assaf!
Hey guys!
I hope this finds you well, safe & in good spirits. I
know you must be very busy, so I'll try to get to the
point...
I'm flying from Seattle to New York in the morning to
be at the NYC benefit... before hand I'm going to the
Dead concert with Aaron. :)
But I was talking to Ian and he told me that after the
benefits, y'all were looking to possibly keep a
foundation in place. THAT"S WHAT I DO!
While I'm not sure exactly what you have in mind, I
definately want to talk to you about the future plans
for the Fund... if there's someone I should talk to in
NY (besides the PhuKNuTs I'll be staying with (hil &
eyton, etc), let me know, but I'm chomping at the bit
to put together world-wide blues concerts to benefit
terror victims in Israel... say the word!
Love & PEACE to you all!
Kelly
peacekitty99@yahoo.comTo N. Bar Shlomo: Frankly I do not have much time to be dealing with this negative energy but I do feel that Mr. Bar Shmomo's comments cant be igonred so here goes: I have been working voluntarily for the Fund since the attack. It is not called the Mikes Place Fund, rather the 'Life After Terror Fund' - no mention of Mikes here - no need. Our initial reaction was to help our close friends whose lives were torn apart, with a view to establishing a specific charity (Life After Terror) which would ultimately provide an umbrella to help other terror victims in the future. This we will do. Meanwhile you should understand that there IS only so much we can do. The attack took place only a month ago in which time we have established numerous international events and done our best and more to be positive and productive. I do not intend to deal with your synical point that Mikes are self promoting as it is frankly not worthy of a response. If you had an ounce of sensitivity you would see that this guestbook is designed to re-assure people who have suffered great loss, it is not a political forum, and if you 'care' at all you are welcome to join the many others who have offered us serious help in putting up posters and raising money. Gavin M. Gross Life After Terror Fund
Gavin > Gross
To N. Bar Shlomo: Frankly I do not have much time to be dealing with this negative energy but I do feel that Mr. Bar Shmomo's comments cant be igonred so here goes: I have been working voluntarily for the Fund since the attack. It is not called the Mikes Place Fund, rather the 'Life After Terror Fund' - no mention of Mikes here - no need. Our initial reaction was to help our close friends whose lives were torn apart, with a view to establishing a specific charity (Life After Terror) which would ultimately provide an umbrella to help other terror victims in the future. This we will do. Meanwhile you should understand that there IS only so much we can do. The attack took place only a month ago in which time we have established numerous international events and done our best and more to be positive and productive. I do not intend to deal with your synical point that Mikes are self promoting as it is frankly not worthy of a response. If you had an ounce of sensitivity you would see that this guestbook is designed to re-assure people who have suffered great loss, it is not a political forum, and if you 'care' at all you are welcome to join the many others who have offered us serious help in putting up posters and raising money.
Hi Guys, sorry it's taken so long to write but have been so shocked about the bombing, wasn't really sure what to write. Myself and wendy worked with dom in the buzz stop for years and have so many funny memories of our long sunny days in tel aviv. Being so far away has not stopped us thinking of you all and we miss you all very much and are in our thoughts so much. Look after each other as life is so short......rest in peace dom. DANCE as though no one is watching, LOVE as though you have never been hurt, SING as though no one can hear you, LIVE, as though heaven is on earth. Please let there be peacexxxxx
Liz&Wendy
sydney AustraliaFor a while there mike's place was a very important part in my life. maybe the most important. i came to love the place and the people... i'm not special, everybody i know that came to mike's place, stayed, and there's no wonder. gal, assaf, dave, dave and dave, avi, and everyone else i may be leaving out had made mike's the most high quality joint in Tel Aviv, and a great place to go out and meet GOOD people. i adore each and every one of them. i haven't signed the guest book so far because so far i thought other people can put what we all feel to words better than i can. until now. N. Bar Shlomo made a very nasty, though very true remark; he mentioned all the other people who lost their lives, family members or friends in those senseless acts called suicide bombings, that didn't get a fund to help them and/or their families get their lives back on track. it's not right, i agree... but then again, you've got to understand, mike's place is an international known and loved place. of course people from all over the planet would like to help, IT'S HOME! sadly, most places that has suffered from terrorist acts don't have that kind of support simply because they are not internationaly known places, where people keep in touch even when out of the country. BUT what kind of a bitter person would say it's a "shameless self-promotion"?!? i may have not been at mike's place for years and years, but i have come to know the staff well, and they are the most kind, selfless, caring and loving group of people i have ever met! i feel sorry for you, Mr. Bar-Shlomo, and i can only hope you will get the chance to expiriance such brotherhood among people from all ends of life, that you will know the wonderful times i have known, even for a few months, at a place like mike's place. i urge you to stop by the Namal on the 28th, so you can see what we're all talking about. and to all the gang back at mike's, i love ya'll VERY much!! keep on rocking in the free world, Julie.
Julie Gold
TA IsraelI have never felt so far from home. Mikes Place is my "cheers" and it is so hard to be on the other side of the world, when my family is in so much need. But look at you guys, look at how you're pulling through. We cant change the fact that it happened, but it is our responsibility to learn from it. To support the families affected and rebuild the legacy that is Mikes Place. I love you all and miss you all so much. I'll be there soon and I cant wait to throw my arms around all of you. So much love, so much respect. your sister, Emma.
Emma Roze
bc canadaTo N. Bar-Shlomo, Have you no shame ? Aren't we supposed to assume the best of people ? Especially in these most tragic times. Accusing people of selfishness and self-promotion in the face of attrocities with absolutely no understanding of the circumstances is dispicable behavior. In answer to your questions: I don't know what planet you are living on but there are many charities set up for the victims of terror not just Mike's Place. It just so happens that there are many people arround the world and in Israel who consider Mike's a second home and have been personally touched by this horrible event. These people consider themselves part of a family and are simply taking care of their own. You should be aware that many of the victims have no where else to turn. As for Assaf and Gal the co-owners of Mike's Place, they are two of the most selfless people that I know. I've known them for over thirteen years and we've been friends, business partners, roomates and more. No doubt that partial motivation for setting up the fund is guilt. You should be ashamed of your accusations and print a full appology on the web site. Sincerely Aaron Gluck http://mysite.verizon.net/vze6l0zx/
Aaron Gluck
NY USAI just wanted to comment on the "Life After The Terror" fund that has been organized for the victims of the attack at Mike's Place. While my heart certainly goes out to all the victims, thier friends and families, I am somewhat dismayed by the tremendous amount of attention focused on the terror attack at Mike's Place. There have been many terror attacks and hundreds of innocent victims have either lost thier lives or have had their lives horribly affected by terroist attacks here in Israel in the past few years. Despite this it would seem that the attack at Mike's Place has been given a special significance. Why is the international community being asked to open thier hearts and wallets specifically to help the victims of this tragic incident? Are not the hundreds of other victims, most of whom do not have the support of a now quite well-known establishment to back them also worthy of support? Nobody is garnering international attention for the many other nameless, faceless victims who have been brutally murdered or had thier lives tragically altered by terroist attacks. It would seem that though the cause of seeking to help the victims of the attack is certainly noble enough the campaign also smacks of shameless self-promotion. I would suggest that the owners of Mike's Place if they truly want to help, regularly donate a portion of thier profits to the victims of the attack and/or thier families. I would further suggest to the international community that instead of focusing solely on this one incident they widen thier focus to include all the many victims on both sides of the conflict that has sadly become part of life here in Israel. Peace, N. Bar-Shlomo Givatayim, Israel (noded55@netvision.net.il)
N. Bar-Shlomo
IsraelTo all at Mikes, I just want to write and express my shock and condolences at the attack. When I was in Israel, I loved nothing more than to go to Mikes in the evenings, in Tel Aviv and Jerusalem, and listen to great music. It seemed the last place one would expect an attack- music, blues especially, is the universal language of peace- it seems so counter-productive to target people doing nothing worse than enjoying themselves. Yours was my favourite place in Israel before the attack, and I hope that you will still be open when next I visit. My heart is with the families of those murdered, and I wish speedy recovery to all those injured. We shall overcome...
Jonny Polonsky
jpolonsky@hotmail.com London Englandi just want to thank judy buchanan liv for giving david grand and the emdr community of israel the opportunity to do "our share" to help out during the hardest of times. you have made a wonderful comeback. kol hakovod. assistance available for help through trauma. 050-299-982 fran/israel
frances r. yoeli;
kibbutz maoz haim israelHello Mike, My name is Jossy Krasniansky, I am from Chile Sauth america, raiced in a Jew school,havin famili in Israel, and I ave been in Jerusame for 2 months. Right now I am studing to became a paramedic in the USA, and in the future joun the Magen David Adom. I was looking the video at the Israel National News and I have on ly to add Shalom to all, and the next year in Jerusalem. Keep working and I am with U. Shalom Lekulam. ---------------------------------- Jossy Krasniansky West Palm Beach, FL 33436 U.S.A http://www.geocities.com/jossyy578
Jossy Krasniansky
FL USAMay G-d comfort the mourners and may He bless the State of Israel! My heart aches for all our Jewish brethren who must endure the terrible scourge of terrorism. Your presence in Israel is a testament to your strength and unparalleled bravery. Be well and be safe.
Talia Shulman
CA USAHey folks, Its 2:30 am here and I'm just stumbling in the front door. The Concert was awesome. We raised about nine thousand shekels. We realize that this is just a drop in the bucket for what the people who need our support require, but also more than that it was a true Mike's Place night. Every band was great and the closing Jam session was just amazing for those who were in for the long haul. More than that, Mike Vigoda -yes the original Mike - regaled us with tales of the early days of the bar in between each act. I wish you all were there. It was just classic. Best of luck to the rest of the concerts in a few weeks and Avi you better get ready for the biggest damn bottle of Jack Daniels you've ever seen! Pictures and video to follow real soon. We also got a great guestbook for everyone to sign that Joey is gonna bring back in time for the gig in Tel Aviv. Peace out y'all, I gotta crash. eyesoftheworld03@hotmail.com
Canadian Mike
GuessWe left Israel June 2002, our last evening there (after living there for 10 years) was spent at Mikes Place. We went from the bar straight to the airport (yeah bus # 222). We were really shaken to hear of the attack. Our thoughts and prayers for all those injured and the 3 good souls who died. G-d Bless.
Nic & Bret
SC & London USA & UKI have been keeping up to date since the bombing. Gavin and Andrew Gross are brothers of my cousins Josh & Vanessa Barr. I mourn the deceased, and feel that I know them somehow. Seeing their photos was an honor. I've been to Tel Aviv twice in the past 4 years, and passed Mike's Place many times. (The next time I come, I'll stop in to say,"hi.") May you all continue your lives with hope, shalom, happiness and nachas. May the injured have a R'fuah Sh'limah. May those who have passed on rest in peace. You will not be forgotten. Baruch Dayan HaEmet.
Pam Goldberg Danzig
MI USAKenny told me that you were injured, Steve........I wanted to write you a card or something, but I don't even know where you are......it is a bit difficult for us at this end!! I was really broken up when I heard the news, Steve.......for days I just couldn't stop thinking about it, because you ARE the toughest guy, Steve, it makes NO SENSE! I am really sorry, and I am praying for you here in Canada. :-) Hopefully I will be in Israel by July....I hope by then you will be feeling better. Be Strong, sweetie, you are loved!! I hope to see you all by July, I would have been there months ago, but Israel is really difficult to get back to right now! I'm still working on GETTING back HOME every day, in fact!........ Steve, I send you, and all of you.... Hugs and Kisses, from me, your friend, Big Steph ;-)) xxxxxxxxxxoooooooooooooo
Stephanie Herrmann
Montreal CanadaCould Anyone who knows Dana,formerly (Jackman)from Yellowknife,give her my e-mail adress..it is...pavel9@hotmail.com At this time I am in Afghanistan,so close we should meet one of these days and i would love to meet all of you ,her friends.Thanks.
Paul Villeneuve
BC CANADATo the Mike's Place staff and family-I've safely arrived in the U.S., following a very intense couple of weeks as you all know and experienced yourselves...I'm not actually sure I've truly had the opportunity to register it all. As I arrived I was kidnapped to assume bridesmaid duties (no easy task let me inform you), then was rushed to Vegas for a last weekend with my folks, and am soon to be on a 10 hr. train ride to Frisco. I want all of you to know that despite my present distance, and despite the distance of the multitudes of others that care; much love and many prayers exist and overcome these distances continuously to help keep you sane and strong. I have spent the last hour or so browsing through the website... I wish all of the benefit events grand successes, though it is seemingly unnecessary- for I am confident that they shall all be true examples of the same warm and musical festivities that I myself took part in during my days at Mike's Place. Be well, be in touch, look after one another, and on occasion think of me and smile, knowing that I'm with you always.
Liat
CA USAStuck in Germany but loved being with Gal, Dave, Dave, and Dominique!! I'll miss her forever! You probably don't remember me but I was there during "Iraqi Freedom" and there a few days before the bombing. MUCH SADNESS!! I flew out the sunday before the memorial. I will be back!!!! Bob Blanchette
Robert (Bob) Blanchette
GermanyJ'ai connu Dom au Lycée, et passer de belles années de rigolades avec elle! Ce sont ces rigolades, sa bonté de coeur, son beau sourire, et ses grands yeux que je garde en mémoire !! Dom, je t'aime!
Fabienne- Montaigne
Paris FranceI can't believe how strong you all are. I can not wait to be back in Israel to support it.
Taly
Australia for nowYa'alls, I've mentioned this before, but here's a reminder, as requested: My high school art project, about Mike's - before, during and after the explosion, from my point of view <i was there that night aswel>.. Gonna take place at high school Ironi Hey, ben yehuda 227 (corner of Yrmiyahu street) I'd so love it if you guys come! It would mean alot to me. Yael.
Yael Aviv
I didnt visit the guestbook for a few days now, but I have been back in the bar EVERY day. It is far more than a bar, more a life blood, and a family which is second to none. It makes us all strong to see the influx of good wishes still streaming in from around the world. We are arranging benefit concerts in London, New York and Tel Aviv, so please watch this space. Details will appear shortly on the Web Site. Avi is looking so much better and this also feeds our will to go on, to keep the beers and the music going, to look for positivity out of all this mess. My heart is with you Steve, and all other friends in hospitals right now. You are NOT forgotten and you are all in our prayers. Dom, you live on....and love always, Gavin (anyone who wants details on the fund, contributions and how to help, please dont hesitate to get in touch with me (gavprop1@netvision.net.il)
Gavin
IsraelI worked with Dom in the Buzz Stop for such a long time and cannot believe this has happened to such a beautiful, fun loving girl. I think about you daily and look through all my photos of us having such a good time - all the old gang together. Love you and miss you forever.
Theresa , Tom and Lucas
UKSteve, my fellow reconn man. Hang in there buddy, you have navigations to do next week. Seriously though, hang in there man, there's a bottle of cheap scotch at the bar with your name on it. Just tell 'em to put it on my tab. Buzz mysite.verizon.net/vze6l0zx/
Aaron Gluck
NY USAENOUGH! Stop killing and maiming my friends. Please! Just let us be. Steve, you've always been the toughest mofo on the block. Finger on the triger eh? We all know you're too proud to live without the use of the body you've worked on fanatically for years -the body whose strength saved your life. Don't give in. Plenty of more suds to drink, smoke to smoke and music to hear. See you soon dude, hang in.
Canadian Mike
Steve - one of my boys - my fave regular! i've missed you babes..... i hope you can hang in there and i hope and pray that things will work out - you never left my thoughts over the past year, you really and truly were my favourite barfly! hang in there baby and see you soon. love huggles and really sloppy kissesxxxxxxxxx Row
row
londonwe share the pain ,it affects us no matter where we live we hope there will be an end to all the violence we must all stick together one for all and all for one
doron and noa and baby ayla
ohio usSteve baby...hang in there. Im praying for you right now darlin. Dont you dare give up Steve... I didn't have the words to say to my beautiful family before now. I still don't. Hang in there... coz I love so much and I take my strength from you... love Chrissie xxx
Chrissie
London - Tel AvivPlease accept my deepest and most heartfelt condolences for your loss, and to those of you recovering in hospital: get well soon. These are totally senseless actions, and blues-people all around the world shouls protest against acts like these.
Bjorn Wiksaas
Blues-Stikka magazine NorwayI was shocked and saddened as were all decent people everywhere. My thoughts and prayers are with you. I am happy to see that you have reopened.
Dianne Roded
NY USAHey Iam sorry haven't written sooner, haven't really let it all absorb in. I was with Chrissie the night it happened,and as you know she was out to you guys within days, an ambassador from all of us in the UK. I just wanted to say I love you all and that I am constantly thinking of you, this family is strong around the world. I will see you all at the end of the month, . Avi can't wait to see you, you are a true hero x and zohar hope you are recovering well xThoughts are with eveyone in Tel Aviv, Assaf Gal Downtown and UK Daves and many more.
nats(little)
EnglandBrothers and sisters, I love you all and keep it strong and alive. Gal- your always on my mind man, we've had some kick ass times together, especially those late nights in j-town playing "tekken 3" eating kabanos and hummus. And the party just began. When we opened TA it was a dream come true...the blues, the beach, beautiful women, and a Phat-ass bartender (that would be me) Downtown- Your a back bone in TA, I hope your still wearing those raggedy-ass okleys. How's your dingle-berry rat-dog doing? Avi- Your always so happy and positive man, thanks from all the family, and take advantage of those little yellow pills that those doctors give you, and if you don't send me some! Hey Baxter- I dont know you but... I was smoking a joint poppin some preludes the other day, and I thought of a movie brother, so when you have some time (and patience) look me up, and don't forget your part of the family now! Dom----------------------------------------------When i look at those picture of you, me, and Gal standing behind the bar I smile with tears in my eyes. Peace my brothers and sisters
To Oren, I would like to point out that Mike's Place started as a haven for foreign and Israeli press after the Gulf War, and there have been a lot of regulars who have gone on to become journalists, editors, publishers, film producers, writers, etc. Do not ever underestimate the ability of a journalist to take something close to their own heart and make it a bigger story than a bigger story standing next to it, they are human, too.
Michael Vigodda
Oren, I don’t think you understood what this is all about. These where not people living in the territories, aware to the risk they’re taking by their own choice. These were people that went out to their favorite place, trying to have a good time. It’s as horrible as being bombed on a bus, while trying to get to work, or walking around in Dizingof, shopping. The reason this got so much exposure is that this place specifically is known for it’s tolerance, it’s willingness to welcome anyone as long as they love music, people, and want to have a good time. Not to mention the fact that this place is like a family- not only everyone knows everyone, but they also care. So, yes, maybe this got more exposure than other bombings, but just let me remind you- this isn’t exactly the place to say is seeing as these people, who go in this site, who sign in the guest book, just lost family.
Jeanie
Israelòí ëì äöòø ùì îåúí ùì äùìåùä áôàá ùìëí..àðé òãééï ìà îáéï òì îä äøòù äâãåì...áëì éåí îúéí ôä áðé àãí áéãé èøåøéñèéí åîøöçéí åëäåú äçåùéí ùìðå ëáø äáéàä àåúðå îæîï ìà ìäæãòæò éåúø îãé..éëåì ìäéåú ùôùåè îëéåï ùîãåáø áèééìú áú"à ëì äòðéï ÷éáì àåáø çùéôä? ñáéø ùëï ùùìåùä àçøéí îâåù ÷èéó ëìì ìà äéå îåæëøéí éåúø îôòí àçú áîäãåøú çãùåú îàåøçú áìéìä
oren
To Avi and all who think they can break us: No one can break our spirit and our music... I wish all the wounded:keep well we will return to play the music !!!
Sharon "Jango"
Tsuberi Israel Ramat Hasharonam getting all the news about all of you from Kate (the wonderful poet). Keep well and safe.
Francie Shor
Anchorage AK USAMan<I am c so sad that this has happened to some wonderful people and a wonderful place.I have not been yet,but I had heard so many good things.I am just so very sorry.
Noel Lyle-Stirling
Southampton Hants U.K.asaf, my brother i would have written sooner but I can't send mail from home and oh, alot of shit's going on here, too, jesus, my dearest one. I tink of you so often, even though we never speak. I love you and always will and will always thank you for your beautiful spirit. Please forgive my silence. I love you.
victoria emory
ny usaWhen I worked in Jerusalem, Mike's Place was for me and my friends a special place. Condolences.
mathilde espagnet
Bordeaux FRANCEWhat a shock. I am praying for all the injured that they shall recover fast. I hope, life will get normal, soon and Mikes Place turns again this place of peace, joy and happiness it was before - in a unique way.
Sebastian Knott
FRG BavariaEveryone at Mikes Place Im thinking of you guys constantly and my heart goes out to you all. Dom I love you honey and am gonna miss you always.
Nikki Ryan
vic AustraliaNous adressons aux victimes de cette horrible tragédie ainsi qu'à leur famille nos condoléances les plus profondes. Puissent les mémoires de nos chers disparus, Dominique, Yanaï et Ran nous guider et nous éclairer durant les moments troubles que nous traversons. Shalom !
Famille Fitoussi
Paris FranceI'm so shocked by this senseless act of violence. My condolences go out to the families and friends of the victims. At the same time, I'm touched by the fact that so many people around the world feel so close to this great place and the sweet people who lost their lives there. I only spent two nights at Mike's Place in Tel Aviv, but it's become part of my Israel experiance. I can't wait to come back. I pray for an end to this stupid hatred that takes such wonderful people away from us. B'shalom.
Gabe
MD US of AOur thoughts prayers go with you at this very difficult time. We hope for a speedy recovery and hearts healed after your loss . From the whole crew at HDD k-9
Guy -HDD K-9
IsraelOur hearts are with you and pray a speedy recovery for all those injured. Shalom Aliza and Ron Nesher Kfar Yona
Aliza Nesher
israelAfter seeing all the shirts with "Still Here." printed on them at Mike's Place, I was reminded of a poem by Langston Hughes, an American poet, who wrote exactly that sentiment. Here it is: STILL HERE
I been scarred and battered
My hopes the wind done scattered.
Snow has friz me,
Sun has baked me,
Looks like between 'em they done
Tried to make me
Stop laughin', stop lovin', stop livin'
--But I don't care!
I'm still here!
Here's to all of us who are still here--laughing, loving and living, but never forgetting those that we lost.
Thanks to everyone who put together the wonderful memorial service and especially to Gal and Asaf who opened Mike's Place only a week after the attack--reminding the world that we are still here and we aren't going anywhere. And they'll never beat us down with terrorism (or anything else).
Ilana Brown
Jerusalem, Israel.
Ilana Brown
IsraelMy daughter Shoshana is having a good experience as a waitress at Mikes Place in Jerusalem. I can't wait to visit and bring all the other rabbis with me in July. Congrats on the re-opening, and may peace blossom. The victims of terror will live always in our hearts
Stephen M Wylen
Wayne NJ USAMike's played a very large part in my life during the year that I spent in Israel and I will never forget my last night on New Years Eve 2001-2002 drinking beers and ushering in the new year and new beginning for me. (Downtown)Dave, my friend, you mean the world to me and I am so happy that you, Gal, and the rest of the crew are carrying on. Although I did not know Dom well, I remember what a sweet and beautiful girl she was and felt profound shock at hearing of her loss. Gavin, keep up the good work mate, I am trying to spread the word on my end. My deepest condolences to the families of the victims and I wish all the injured a speedy recovery. God Bless.
Ethan Opolion
Los Angeles CA USAI just want to say thankyou to all you brave people for getting up and carrying on. I want to tell that beautiful person Dom thankyou for everything! and i'm going to miss you so much.
Diane (Ireland)
Tel Aviv Israelit has been more than a week and I dont know what to say, what to write...I look at the pictures; faces, places i know, and i cant believe this is real, how can i have final exams when people i knew are dead? and all i can do is send my love and my sorrow and my faith in a better tomorrow :( shalom v'ahava, shira
shira
tanabrae@yahoo.com Paterson,NJ USAassaf, gal & the rest of the family! Just to say that i hope that those who were injured get well soon and that i can't wait to see you all in the autumn!! Chrissie told me that you read out my message at the memorial - just wanted to say thanks and that it means alot to me. love you all still huge huggles and kisses Rowxxxxxx
row
londonin Italy the day of the blast at Mike's the singers De gregori, Silvestri and Britti made a concert for the so called "peace" : it is obvious that their "peace" is meant everything against bush, in favor of saddam and the palestinians. At mike's we were doing real blues and rock, but the terrorists wanted to kill us because we are jews and not arabs. Those concerts in Italy and Europe are the expression of the never ended antisemitism : a concert "for the peace", that means a concert in favor of the palestinians just in the day jews were slaughtered while playing rock.
alberto levy
israelOur thoughts and prayers are with all who have suffered needlessly from this evil which has no conscience. Shalom
Tom S.
IN USAHey Mr. Get To The Point, get out more! Learn some manners and have respect for the decent people who express their sympathy. Clearly you’re an idiot s___ Brit and I think you consider being a human shield for one of our bombs. To all the others, Shalom.
Matt
USAIn peace and solidary with you and all the people of Israel. Their obscene terrorism will never wipe out our determination, our courage, and our love for life itself.
Raeefa Shams
MD USAThis is more an appeal than a letter. As Im sure you all know by now, we have set up a fund in order to raise as much money as possible for the families of the dead, the wounded such as Avi and so forth...the details are on the link... PLEASE PLEASE, give generously and please pass this information to everyone you know so that they can pass it on aswell. This attack is already old news but clearly for the families of those concerned, for the injured, it is just starting and its a life sentence. Please feel free to contact me on gavprop1@netvision.net.il or call on 00972 54 544 245. Best wishes to you all Gavin
Gavin
I couldnt really write until now but I feelo just a tiny bit stronger..... but guilty at the same time...guilty that I have been back to the bar and danced in the spot where our dear friends perished the previous week. Its quite surreal isnt it. But testement to what I have always said and loved about our wonderful country - resilience, inner strength, optimism, always looking for good in a bad situation, trying to find the positive angle - if there is one. I remember when the last terrorist was captured outside the bar a few months ago and we were sitting inside...Dom smiled at me and said "we have to go on, we cant let this get us down, we cant let them defeat us" ..Well Dom I know you can see us and I pray that you are proud, smiling, resting...in peace, paradise.
Gavin
Tel AvivYanai accompanied me on my blues songs almost every Tuesday for the past year. Little did I know that "[the key of] C" would be the last words I'd ever hear from him I would never have imagined in my worst dreams that he would never play "Billie's Blues" with me again. I feel indescribably saddened yet honored to have been the last singer to have ever been accompanied by him. We laughed together about the all the kids taking over the jam two weeks before. We talked about our families; being the "older" generation of musicians at Mike's Place. We talked about our past and present occupations and the music. I walk around in disbelief that I will never see Yanai again. He contributed so much to my fun on stage - and made sure that I gave each musician due time for solos. I mourn Yanai like a family member; I grieve, and shall do everything in my power to uphold his memory, music and soul, together with his wife and kids. This week I also learned that I was the last singer to have ever been accompanied by Ran Baron, also a great musician. As he had worn a hat that night, I didn't know right away. I remember a great smile, as he seemed to be having a lot of fun as he played. I can't express the heartache I feel, knowing that I was the last singer to be accompanied by these two wonderful people. I feel honored as I grieve for them. JudyBZ
JudyBZ
Israelwow, where do I start. This was going to be a happy message because finally things are starting to get back to normal but there's still nothing happy on this subject. I think I can say from the whole staff in Tel Aviv that opening within a week couldn't have happened without all the support we fed off of from this site. I know Gal, Assaf, UK Dave, everyone on the team (too many to list) and myself couldn't have done it without all of you and all those here in Israel. Thank you. Since our re-opening we have been shown not only solidarity but have had crowds that have amazed me. Mike's Place is bigger than any bomb, any one location, and we are beyond politics. Avi, beyond words. Known you for 12 years. From Givati to Mike's Place and still going. I love ya, and can't wait so see you dance your now famous 'jig' again! I'll see you tomorrow bro. Dom, you've been here since it all began, I'm at a loss for words, a week later and I already miss you so much. Yanai, for the last year I've been hearing you play, I've always thought you were amazing. I was next to you when you fell. I don't know why you and not me, you will be missed by so many. Ran, I didn't really know you but you knew where to hang out. Somebody made a big mistake and took all of you away. I saw you all go. I'm so sorry. To all the injured, we miss you and can't wait to down a beer together at the bar. Come home soon! Thank you all again.
Downtown Dave
Mike's Place Tel AvivYou guys fuckin rock! Live on my brothers, and keep the Wholiest of all, Da Pub Mates, keep that flame Burning, and tell Dave in tell- Aviv, your one lucky sun of a bitch Moe Foe, my condolences to you all. J-Daaawwgxxx0000000
jdaaawwg
quebec quebecOur prayers go out to you. When will the world realize that Israel can't be expected to make peace with people that try to kill us everyday?!? Israel wants peace but the Palestinians are constantly being brainwashed by their leaders who keep all the money for themselves! For the real story of what is going on is Israel, please go to: http://honestreporting.com/ Peace without being terroized!
Dav
I never met Dominique but i have been really sad of what happen and have tears in my eyes All my thoughts are with dominique 's family. Dominique we will all never forget you.
karine GOLDEN
NYC USA /FRANCE / ISRAELGal, Samy, Sara, Dana, love you guys and hope to one day visit Mike's Place again. I am in NY now and miss you all. Best wishes, Mike
Michael B. Clarke
NY USWe both knew Dominique when she worked in the Buzz stop. we were very sad to hear what happend. our thoughts are with her family. we'll never forget her smiling face. REST IN PEACE DEAR DOMINIQUE.
Sarit & Bobby Craw
HollandIt is always darkest before dawn... We shall always remember those who were taken from us, and those who were hurt by the terrible event of April 30. The memorial service at the end of Yom HaZikaron, and reopening the bar at the start of Yom Ha'atzmaut, really speaks for the character of Mike's Place. IsReally.com is maintaining various links and story-updates about the attack and the efforts to help the victims, rebuild and go on. Personally, I can't wait to play music again at the next Mike's Place Open Jam. Shalom
Yasha Harari
Jerusalem Israelmuch love for the beutifull persons who keeps the music. my condolances for the families and friends.
Udi Cohen
Deepest condolences to family and friends of those we have lost. Wishing a speedy recovery to all those who were injured. To all the Mike's Place family, stay strong. We love you.
Michal
Israel/SAI cannot believe that this has happened. Dom was so beautiful, so tough and I so admired her. I made an imprint of her in my mind so that when I searched for a role model, I would picture her. I am so sorry, Gal and Assaf and everyone else who had to go through this atrocity. I worked with Dom and the rest of the crew for a few short months, when I was badly in need of money and in the army, and Gal and Assaf took me in. I am so proud of you for reopening. I will never forget you, Dominique. My heart goes out to the victims' families. I will be moving back to Israel as soon as I can-- and no bombing or terrorist will stop me. A bientot, Dominique.
Yael Hartmann
MD USAWhen I read about the bombing of your club I felt such anger and sadness and rage. I look forward to visiting your club the next time I am in Israel, to deprive the murderers of any victory.
Howard Kaplan
NSW AustraliaHowdy and hello from America. Just wanted to let you guys know that my well wishes and prayers have been with Mr. Taviv. He is a hero in the eyes of many many people, and please pass along to him that his American Ally Friends give him a hearty "Salute and Hoorah". While is is disheartening to have heard about the lives lost, it was very refreshing to hear a positive story come out of the tragedies. Best of luck to you guys down there, and stay safe.
Reggie Tynes
"Okie" Oklahoma United StatesJust thought I would let everyone know that Avi is in good spirits. He doesn't know what all of the fuss is about and why so many people from all over the world are interested in him? Avi, you are a true hero! Many lives were saved that night (including mine) and I can't wait to see you back smiling and hangin' with the Mikes Place gang. Keep the Kilkenny cold! Bruce
Bruce Mazer
Tel-aviv IsraelMy deepest condolences to all those who lost a friend at Mike's. As for the wanker from Sweden who wrote, "The occupation kills on both sides," I suggest you visit http://www.memri.org and arm yourself with some facts before you leave inane and politically stupid sentiments on a guestbook meant to comfort the bereaved.
Robin
MA U.S.A.So sorry to hear of dominique and the rest my heart is with you guys and I hope the rebuilt mikes place will only bring merry times like i remember them. Peace be with you.
etienne
S.AIt’s hard to believe the same place we spent many enjoy hours was the scene of such a senseless act of violence. The thought of the people we laughed and joked with being victims of this tragedy is heartbreaking. Our hearts and prays are with our lost friends and their families. Shalom, William
William
Arizona USAWell, Mike's is the BEST place to hangout at. im used to go there every night and im happy that the place was reopened after this terrible attack by this... blind relijous maniak. i lost a good friend in this attack. and i know that he wants us to cary on with our happy lives. so, may their spirit carry on ! Mike's Place forever !
Uriel
Israelhi, i went to the memorial yesterday and it had a huge effect on me, although i have never been to mikes place before many of my friends have and now i will make sure that i come often. i will wear my T shirt with pride and i am so sorry for all that are suffering. your reopening is a true testament to how we wont be beaten. see u soon
tami
Why do you keep racist propaganda like this in the guestbook? "My depest condolances to those who lost loved ones in that terrible attack. Will visit Mikes nest time i travel to Israel. Never agree to a Palestinian state, Jordan is a palestinian state, move them all to Jordan!" All my deepest condoleanses to the victims and their families, but please do your part in the peace process.
The occupation kills on both sides
SwedenI remember Dominique from when she worked in the Buzz Stop. My thoughts are with her Family and with all those who have suffered in this outrage. Hope to be back in Israel for a drink with you all soon
Phil Swietalski
Oxford EnglandMy seepest symphaty to all the families. Yanai was my music teacher in Junior high, a lovely human being. And my symphaty to the families of Dominique and Tal and a speedy recovery to all the injured, including the wonderful hero, Avi. Reading all these messages reminded me how it touches so many hearts around the world. May those prevail who seek true peace and not the "peace-sickers" which assisted these two terrorists getting here to murder us. Be strong! If you know personally someone who was hurt, we'd like to send you a support package from our project. If you'd like this, please contact us as soon as possible. With hugs to all! Healing Teddies project. Israel. http://www.geocities.com/healingteddies
Sweety-in-Zion
hemlah@hotmail.com IsraelI think it's great that you're re-opening and recovering! All my best to Avi (the hero),Jack, Zohar and the rest. My heart goes our for those who have lost their loved ones. Giving all of you all my love and support! Long live Mike's place family:)
Yael Aviv
IsraelDear All, I attended Dominique's funeral in Paris on Monday and just wanted you to know that, though there is little anyone can do at present to ease Dominique's family's suffering, they had seen this site and were all very moved by the messages that had been left.
Barry
London, UKThe less I know, the smarter I feel, The more I feel, I wanna know less. More power to Asaf a.k.a Sammy and Gal, a.k.a Cheif. Just tell me where to sign!
Snowdog
JerusalemI think of you all over there while not being able to find the right words.. Hope I can visit u soon in tel aviv or jerusalem! shalom.
Manni
Bremen GermanyI'm still shocked at the news and pictures. My thoughts are with you all and will see you soon at Mike's.
Ben Harris (from Shimshak)
New York USAMy depest condolances to those who lost loved ones in that terrible attack. Will visit Mikes nest time i travel to Israel. Never agree to a Palestinian state, Jordan is a palestinian state, move them all to Jordan! Yours
Tore K. Schei
NorwayI dont know what to say!! I will miss Dominique,she was a friend and a good hearted person.My condonence to all the familys. SHALOM.
paul
IsraelIt has been now into my second decade that I have been connected to the good people of Mike's. What can I say? From the music we played to the building many nights of Mike's to late night talks with AAsaf and Gal.......These make me strong. My heart is with you guys and the times I have backed up you all and the times you have helped me will always bind us as brothers. The nation of Israel is built on that brotherhood and I am proud to be a part of its history with all my holy brothers. Keep on keeping on! Love you guys, Steve
kung Fu Jew_Shmuel(Steve) Yaakov
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øçåáåúMy deepest sympathy and regret to those murdered in this horrific act of terrorism. Such an awful waste of precious lives. You will not be forgotten.
Robyn Lupo
San Francisco Ca USAON THE ROAD AGAIN,AND WHAT BETTER THAN IN INDEPENDENCE DAY. ONE DAY, MIKE´S PLACE ITSELF WILL BE 55 YEARS OLD AND PEOPLE WILL CONTINUE HAVING A GOOD MUSIC-DRINK TIME THERE. MAZAL TOV.
s_schottlender@yahoo.com
ArgentinaMY deepest sympathies to those who lost friends and family. My heart aches for your loss and cries for those who were injured. Kudos to Avi Tabib who exemplifies the Israeli spirit by risking his own life to save the lives of others.
Rob Einhorn
Philadelphia Pennsylvania USAG-d Bless Israel ! You have friends in Canada, Israel is not alone. Terrorism will be beaten!
Fred Willis
Canada BC CanadaAvi Tabib is a true hero as are those who went to Mike's Place yesterday, are going today and will go tomorrow. My prayers go out to the victims of this horrible attack and I pray for the strength of the Israeli people to overcome the evil that they face.
Randy Schwartz
Toronto CanadaYou will always be in my prayers. Keep your spirits up and do not be cowered by those evil terrorists and those who apologize for them. Refua Sh'layma and Chazak V'Ematz
Robert
CA USAHey all. On the name of me and my friends, which visit Mike's Place regulary, I send my regard to the families of the fallen ones. I also like to wish all of us a bright and peacfull future, full of fun, music and beer, the very soul of Mike's Place.
Guy
Israel!I wish to express my deepest condolences from the bottom of my heart. I am deeply troubled to the sitation that is happening in the israel the best country in the world. To all of the injured people i am wishing u a speedy recovery and i am thinking of you. Avi you are a hero, you are such a remarkable person. Get better Soon and stay strong. We all wish you the best. Please make their be peace in Israel.
Belinda Rosen
VIC AUSTRALIAMay Israel only know joy in the future. May the love of the staff of Mike's place set an example for the Middle East and the world. G-d bless the victims and the survivors and their families. Help us all!!
Alan Loren
NY New YorkMy sincerest condolences to the victims of the recent terrorist incident. My utmost adulation to your security guard! Keep on going! Always, Ian (Yitzhak)
IAN ROS LOBELL
CHICAGO ILLINOIS USAMy condolences to the families that lost their loved ones. My heartfelt tribute to my hero, Avi. KOL HA KAVOD! MAY YOUR RECOVERY BE SPEEDY AND WITHOUT PAIN. My daughter, a university student works at a bar serving drinks here in Canada. I think she felt so horrible when she read about your place. She was on birthright last year and did not want to come home. That is why I think EVERYONE IN ISRAEL ARE THE HEROES! IT TAKES ALOT OF BRAVERY TO LIVE UNDER THE CONDITIONS THE ISRAELIS HAVE TO LIVE WITH!
Vardit Zafri
Toronto CanadaG-d bless Avi for his heroic action. He definetly saved many lives. My prayers with the families who lost loved ones in the attack. Israel will always live, and the Jewish people will always live. Nothing will ever defeat us. No bombs, nothing. Am Y'Israel Chai!! 55 years of war and still no peace. But we have our own country, with our own flag, and our own anthem, and we will never give that up. Never Foget Never Forgive Never Again
Ilya Shtulman
PA USAMy Heart is with all of you. Be strong and please take as much time to heal as necessary! Refuah Shlamah, Yosi
Yosef Kalish
Philadelphia PA USAAs a regional director for Oranim/Birthright Israel, it is my honor to help Jewish young adults discover the land of Israel. More importantly, it's the people they meet that make the biggest impression. Your spirit throughout this disgraceful act of murder and cowardice demonstrates the strenght and will of our people. May G-d bless you all and keep you from any further harm. May Avi return to his life whole again and at peace. May G-d bless the memories of those lost. I will come to Mikes Place for a toast to them!
David Miller
Denver CO USAI just read of Avi's rapid recovery. It is a miracle. He is a true hero. May he regain all his faculties and suffer no ill effects, mentally as well as phycially.
Howard Kauffman
MN USAI just learned of your website. I used to walk by your place all the time, but never came in. Still, I want to extend my condolences for this horrible piguah. I have read of the way in which you handled it, and continue to handle it, and I am full of admiration for you. May this nightmare soon end.
Howard Kauffman
MN USAMy sister comes often to the pub and by miracle was just a few minutes away, on her way to the pub. I wish all her friends a fast recovery and many more fun nights of music and drinks.
Devra Araten Dor
IsraelThank you for the music, thanks for all the joy. Who can live without it? What would life be? Without a song or a dance what are we?
Gil Vinokoor
Israel/CanadaToday I went to the memorial at mike's place and i have to say that this was an experience alike to no other, i did not know the lossed victims but i wanted to show my support and i really felt devastation for the families there , i felt i became part of the 'mike's place' family. My thoughts continue to be with the family and friends, and i shall wear my t-shirt wity pride, because we are still here and this will never stop.
Shoshana Ross
EnglandWhen it will stop who knows. All we can do is remember the people who died and go on.
Mike Levin
Orlando FL USAMay G-d grant us the privilege to witness the destruction of evil in our life time
Gabriel Bousbib
New York NY USAMy family and I are outraged at the murderous evil and total disregard for the value of innocent human life of the homicidal bomber. An even greater evil is to be found at the feet of those in charge of indoctrinating the homicide bombers and preaching a doctrine of hatred and intolerance. We are, however, inspired by your courage and will to demonstate that you wil not be intimidated bv the evildoers. We wish you Shalom.
Leonard
Miller Ontario Canadai live 100 meters from your bar but never went in. now i will, to support you, to enjoy the place, to remember. love to all.
david
israelI've passed your place a few times. Next time my passing'll be with grief and thoughts of the ended lives and torn families. Keep doing a good job & keep rockin', even though times are tough.
Jubbe Rademaker
NetherlandsIn the year 2000, I visited Israel and had many fond memories of times at Mike's Place. I wish everyone a speedy recovery. Stay strong in the face of terror, I as well as my jewish peers support you 100% in this fight.
Jason Shapiro
CA USANext time that i am in Eretz Yisrael, I will most certainly have a look, along with Sbarro's, of course.
Armondo Yerushalami
Brasilia, Brazilhaving just come back from the memorial .......I just felt I needed to say how brave everyone is and how proud you have done for the victims and their families......with special love to my friends Gavin and Andrew xxxxxx
Ros Bakst
IsraelB'SD On behalf of the entire Jewish Defense Organization, the Hagana of American Jews we send condolences and sympathy to the many Jews and others maimed and murdered by vicious Arab terrorists, whose true and only goal is to attempt to slaughter every Jew in Israel, and nothing less. Let us pray to Hashem and allow the Israeli Army to truly do its job to smash the terror . Let us shout from the rooftops that the PLO does not want and will never want "peace" with Jews no matter who is running it. Let Israel arrest and try Arafat as a war criminal just like Eichmann was and let the punishment be the same. Again our hearts go out and we must all be grateful to the guard who risked his very life and limb to save so many others. Again to ever discuss giving an inch of G-D given land can only insire Moslem terrorists groups to think Israel is weak and vulnerable. Not One Inch ! is the only answer they understand. Regardless, we send our condolences to all of our fellow Jews in Erets Yisrael. May Hashem Be With You and Watch You. Let Us All Remember How the Whole World Warned How Invincibe Saddam Hussein Was but Hashem Gave Stregth to America and Saddam is vanquished. The same could be done to local Arab terrorist groups if only we had the faith,will, and belief that we are right. Israel is our G-D given land ! www.jdo.org
dave gold
Our prayers and love are with you all. It was really special being able to see the live web cast of the memorial. Thank you for including all of us around the world in the service. Like the British Ambassador said, "This by far was the saddest memorial service (he had ever been to), but by far the coolest." xo, Lisa-Thi
"LT" Lisa-Thi
lisathib@earthlink.net New York, NY USAMy thoughts and prayers go out to those lost and injured in this terrible attack, and also for peace to all Israel.
R. Scott Tunnell
VA USAdom i am so sorry that this terrible thing has happened. i am so shocked. i was a buzz stop girl for 8yrs on and off ,and met dom 5 yrs ago when we worked together. i have put a picy of her in my head, the minzar party at the port for porim, she looked adorable dressed as a mouse, all my boyfriends friends wanted to meet her! she will be missed a great deal. i send lots of love to everyone i know in israel and all the people of israel. my thoughts are with all of you, and to the friends and families of yanai, ran, and the very brave avi, may you be fully recovered soon.i miss all you beautiful people i have had the chance to be with there. i will come this summer. gavin i am happy you were with dom. love to all, especialy you dom, beautiful lady.xxxxkeep living life to the full, israel is such a special place.gavin, diane,lennie,yiar, sacki, all doms friends at the minzar and everyone, stay strong,bye.
claudiarobinson
ukWe wish all those injured a speedy recovery. To Avi Tabib, you are a true hero, thank you!
Marlene and Sheldon Cooper
Thornhill, Ontario CanadaI spent a lot of time in Tel Aviv over the last few years and the thing that made it special to me, was the great people I met. Dominique was one of them, and someone who was a good freind to me. I will always remember her as being that happy person in your pictures. au revoir Dom.
martin scampion
EnglandI have a question for those who know mike's place if I want to come this day and I am 16 will I be able to get in?
john
bonham israelMy deepest sympathies for your loss. I will never fully understand the reasons why such acts of senseless evil take place in our world. It does give great hope to read all of the wonderful messages from around the world on how the beauty and goodness of people like Dominique touches other’s lives. Pray that her life of peace and love will triumph over these evil deeds. My prayers are with the many friends and family.
Doug Albrecht
Missouri USAThere's so much to say but I just cant't find the right words. My thoughts go out to you all, there can only be peace for both sides. Lenny and Gavin I'll see you soon. Everybody stay safe and don't let them break the spirit. Goodbye Dom, rest in peace, you will always be remembered.
Greer
http://lorrainewant@hotmail.com
London EnglandI was in Tel Aviv, not too far from you on that evening, earlier. Next time I am in Tel Aviv, I will make it a point calling at your place. I wish the families and friends of the dead comfort and speeady and full recovery to the injured. Margalit, Jerusalem
Margalit Fliegelmann
Jerusalem IsraelMy deepest sympathy to the families of the people involved in the latest terrorist attack. Best regards
Andrea
http://www.lascialatraccia.net/
Melbourne Vic AustraliaA ma petite cousine chérie - "la vie continue" mais avec toi et pour toujours ; tu es dans mon coeur à jamais..
céline
Paris FranceA Dominique, Tu continueras à vivre dans nos coeurs et nos mémoires. Hier, mon ami Philippe, que tu connais, me disait qu'il ne ressentait ni vengeance, ni haine parce que nous ne sommes pas de ces peuples qui brandissent le poing de la violence; c'est vrai, pour nous, la vie est plus que tout sacrée dans nos âmes et consciences; nous ne ressentirons ni vengeance, ni haine, mais une peine profonde qui nous fait souffrir parce que ta disparition est criminelle et injuste. Tu étais si belle, si pleine de vie et si jeune, j'ai vu ton visage qui était celui de l'amour, du courage et de l'espoir pour notre terre Israël, ce visage je le garderai en mémoire tant que je vivrai c'est la promesse que je te fais pour que ta vie ne sois pas oubliée. Un jour ces gens qui s'imaginent bêtement aller au Paradis en massacrant la vie des autres, paieront par leur propre mal. Je ne t'ai jamais connu mais aujourd'hui je te découvre à travers les yeux éplorés d'un de tes amis, oui, l'amour qu'il a eu pour toi se lit encore dans son regard, je me rends compte quelle fille merveilleuse tu dois être. Dominique, tu resteras l'espoir de la vie en Israël et sur cette terre. Ton amie, Claire Ana'hnou nékayém a 'halom chéla'h (nous réaliserons ton rêve) A tes parents, je partage votre peine. Je vous souhaite beaucoup de courage pour surmonter cette dure épreuve. J'ai 24 ans mais je ne sais pas ce qu'il peut m'arriver demain, votre fille aura réalisé son rêve et a connu le bonheur, aujourd'hui elle m'accompagnera tout le long de ma vie parce qu'elle est entrée dans ma mémoire. Ma soeur a fait son Allya quelques mois après elle, je me rappelle que ma soeur, Rachel, m'avait fait entrer dans tous les cafés de la rue Ben Yehuda à Tel Aviv, juste pour rencontrer Dominique car un ami à Paris, Philippe, lui avait parlé d'elle et de son projet d'Allya, ma soeur avait fini par la trouver. Je vis loin de ma soeur, qui aujourd'hui est à Jérusalem, elle est heureuse en Israël, elle a comme Dominique réalisé son rêve. Bien à vous Claire Zamora-Perez Shalom
Claire Zamora-Perez
Paris FRANCEAlthough we are far apart in miles, we are holding hands in prayer....Our thoughts and prayers are constant that God's strength fills your heart and eases your pain.
Claire
Texas USAMy prayers are with all of you. May God bless you. God i