The Worried BABi-Style Grandma's Contribution to the Paratroopers [YouTube] "I know, I know, You see me, an old BAG and you're wondering--Who's that? What's she doing here? I'll tell you, I'll tell you...I was the one--the the only one--who remembered to bring the picture. You see the picture over there, that's my grandson. What? What? What do you mean, which one. He's my side of the family. He has my hair, my curly hair. What ? What do you mean they cut it off? Why would they cut it off? Oh, oh, of course, I forgot he's a soldier. [she peers into the picture] He seems a lot bigger than I remember. Ya, Ya, I remember that's why I'm here. He's a Paratrooper. [whispering with her hands around her mouth and checking behind her to see if someone is coming] He's working. I'll tell you the truth, I don't really know what a Paratrooper is. Do you? My friend Chay-ku, you remember her? This is what she told me. If they tell you he's made Paratrooper... Make believe you're so happy. Don't stop applauding, but I'll tell you. Who are we kidding? Being a soldier is dangerous. The bullets the Chayis, those animals have now--can go through iron or worse. I don't want anything to happen to my grandson. Such a Tzaddik. When those Yankees miss a ball...he just makes believe he doesn't care. So why do you think I'm here? You think this girdle is so comfortable? When I heard they have new up-to-date state-of-the-art bullet-proof helmets I came, fast as I could, to get him one. And look at this, see all his friends also paratroopers, I talked to the other grandparents. Do you believe it--every single one, from both sides, sometimes the grandmother admits, sometimes even the grandfather lets on, each and every one wants a nice moderrrn bullet-proof-helmet [she whispers] for theirs. Now they won't have to be so afraid. They ask us not to give money, you know. It's because we're blood relatives, so they say we're giving enough. So I'm here to talk to you about valuta (that's money.) Do you think you can make it $10,800, because they need also warm jackets in the winter while they patrol. Maybe also some gloves. I won't disappoint the soldiers..no..no I told them they should come for a nice potato kigel and chulent on shabbos when they're done. If we keep them safe with the bullet-proof-bullets EVERYBODY sleeps better. A shainem Dank. A gracious thanks to all of you. May Hashem guard over all the soldiers and us. [bends her ear to the audience] What? Surely you can't imagine god's a she! Really? No. No. Not now. I hear they already make fire-proof vests...such a good idea...maybe next time... we'll talk. The paratroopers need bullet-proof helmets right away. Don't worry-- all additional money we collect will go for kits to additional paratroopers. Our goal is special. In our long history when did Jews ever have the opportunity to invest in such excellent safety for their own troops? The answer is NEVER. We are grateful, honored and happy to have you join. When you send your gift, may the paratroopers be safe and the family thankful...Yay Yay. [waves] Don't worry. We'll talk later. We have a lot to talk about. Bye Bye.