Mandy Patinkin and Kathryn G

Thanks for considering joining us in supporting our dear friends from Afghanistan. More on the story below but real quick - You can Venmo Shir Zad @shirzad_sarbaz or PayPal @shirzadsarbaz. If you have any donations he could pick up in the VA/DC area (maybe further) or any connections that could be helpful to the family you can email them at familysarbaz@gmail.com. If wanting to give a donation through Zelle or mailing a check is best please email Shir Zad first and request that information. If sending any eGift Cards please send to this email. If you know any local stores that might be willing to participate please tag them or share. 8 members of the recently resettled family are adults and looking for work. Their previous work experience includes: military, electrician, pharmacy, OBGYN, carpentry, receptionist, air conditioner/satelite dish fixing, teacher. All of them are working on their English around the clock and fast improving daily! A couple of them already soeak english really well. We became close with Shir Zad and his wife Zarlasht almost 3 years ago after meeting over refugee advocacy. Shir Zad hopes to one day be a diplomat working for the state department while Zarlasht is studying accounting. He has been worki by to help recently resettled refugees, from around the world, since he arrived in the states. They recently welcomed their first child Ayaz into the world. We fell in love with their spirit, kindness, humor and openness despite their hardships. We also grew close to the larger family from afar as they struggled to maintain their safety and hope under the Taliban. Over the last two years we, along with several dedicated friends, helped Shir Zad bring his family to safety in the US. A tremendous thank you to all 848 people who donated to the go fund me over 2 years ago! It took a long time and every cent of that money was used to get each member passports (very expensive there), to keep everyone fed while they were not allowed to work, to pay for forms and all manner of endless costs connected to getting a large family out through a corrupt and violent government. During that time Shir Zad's mother (an incredible OBGYN) was attacked and injured by Taliban for leaving the house without a male escort and his brother attacked for having too short a beard. His other brother has been struggling to heal from a leg injury also from the Taliban. The entire family has been so deeply moved by receiving support from complete strangers and cannot believe the generosity and warmth they have experienced from our community and friends on social media. We are hoping to keep that going here. They are excited and hungry to make a beautiful life in Virginia, to raise their kids, to contribute, to enjoy, to participate and thrive. So grateful for anyone out there who can help them in that process. Please feel free to share this with anyone you know! Thank you!

Grody trip

beverage enthusiasm

12 cities to go on tour! Link to tkts in bio!

Snack time #watermelon #papaya

Master gardening lesson

Looking forward to this Sunday! Well be interviewed on stage by our son Gideon in New London CT. Send your ct friends our way. Link to tkts in bio.

Call me … #song #dance #duet #

Did you meditate?

Loved being a part of the “Death and Other Details” team! Last two episodes premiere tonight March 5th on HULU. Mysteries will be revealed! To all our viewers hope you’ve had some fun. Thanks for watching! #deathandotherdetails #hulu

White Hair

16 cities left on tour! Link to tkts in bio.

When you follow your dad on his walking routine.

WIFI vs THE INTERNET

On tour! Coming to San Antonio TX this Sat! Link to tkts in bio!

As a @rescueorg Ambassador, I am asking you to consider helping families in Gaza facing starvation, dehydration, loss of parents, loss of children… please read my letter and donate to the fundraiser at the link in my bio. The IRC and Medical Aid for Palestinians (MAP) are delivering surgical care, providing nearly 10% of all surgeries in Gaza. They are working hand in hand with the few hospitals that remain in Gaza. Because of their dedication, persistence and experience, people are surviving this nightmare. But so many more people need help. I’m heartbroken. No one should ever have to suffer through what Palestinian families in Gaza are continuing to experience due to Israeli bombardment and blockade, or what Israeli families who are victims of the Hamas attack are also going through. Israeli families need the hostages to come home and be reunited with their loved ones. Palestinian families need a ceasefire and humanitarian aid to start pouring in so more lives can be saved, not taken away. Thanks for taking a moment here and for considering donating to the IRC. We have been working with them and supporting them for years and deeply believe in the work they are doing.

Added a 4th performance! Tkts at link in bio! @People's Light Theatre

Daily routine. #dogs #pets #duet

Oh the joy of games!