A very special poem given to me by a special person. Thank you. … Continue reading
Beth
Today brought the first snowfall to Vienna. I cannot help but still associate everything around me with my little boys. Even the elements conspire to help revive and refresh my beautiful memories, keeping alive the sense that my boys are … Continue reading
There can’t be many JT readers who haven’t heard about the plight of Beth Alexander by now. For those who need a reminder; Beth is a young mum, originally from Manchester, now living in Vienna. She is fighting to regain … Continue reading
With Sammy With Benji … Continue reading
My dear little angels, Sammy and Benji, You do not yet have voices of your own but take comfort that there are now so many wonderful people around the world that have lent their voices to speak out on your … Continue reading
http://m.heute.at/news/oesterreich/wien/art23652,841007 This mother has agonised for 531 days over her children Since 25th July 2011, Beth S. (28) has feared for her twins Benjamin and Samuel (3 years old). A judge in the 2nd District Court of Vienna withdrew custody … Continue reading
Today I received this notice from the visiting centre that the cost of my visits will increase from 42 Euros per visit to 44 Euros just to pick up and return the boys. … Continue reading
Sammy and Benji have, unfortunately, had too many encounters with the Austrian police in their short lives. Today, however, they got to play policemen themselves! And firemen. And builders, carpenters, plumbers, racing drivers and rubbish collectors! They played bakers, pharmacists, pushed … Continue reading
http://www.timesofisrael.com/nasty-jewish-divorce-spirals-into-an-international-incident/ Nasty Jewish divorce spirals into an international incident A custody battle in Vienna has split a family, pitted British and Austrian rabbis against one another and looks set to continue well into next year LONDON — Beth Schlesinger was … Continue reading