Blogger: User Profile: Rima: "Rima's curiosity leads her through the many worlds of words, languages and lettering, books and stories, puppetry, nature and interesting people, music, superstitions, folklore and fairytales, and most of all the otherness that can be found on the periphery of our lives, the strange and grotesque, the absurd and unnerving ... that topsy turvy in between place where things are not quite what they seem."
Sunday, September 25, 2011
HaMavdil
HaMavdil: "3. Were it kosher (it probably could be replicated using kosher ingredients) would it be an acceptable substitute for a Rams head as a symbolic food on the evening of Rosh HaShanah? Some might opine that it actually has a lower grossness quotient than boiled Carp or Whitefish heads (especially with hanging fahrglihverteh fish yoikh) and/or roast Lambs jaws with the gingivitis afflicted teeth still visible. I wouldn't. But then, there's no accounting for taste."
Sefer Catalogue
Sefer Catalogue: "wrote a paper that addressed the question of whether the halachah can follow the Zohar when it contradicts the halachah as determined by the poskim. My basic thesis was that it depends on who wrote the Zohar: The earlier the Zohar's author lived, then the more authoritative it would be.
In truth, though I couldn't find the source, this isn't my own idea. It comes from a quote from somewhere or other to the effect that: כדאי רשב"י לסמוך עליו, Rabbi Shimon bar Yochai is worthy to rely upon. This is a clever argument because it means that if you don't follow the Zohar, you are denying Rashbi's greatness. "
In truth, though I couldn't find the source, this isn't my own idea. It comes from a quote from somewhere or other to the effect that: כדאי רשב"י לסמוך עליו, Rabbi Shimon bar Yochai is worthy to rely upon. This is a clever argument because it means that if you don't follow the Zohar, you are denying Rashbi's greatness. "
Types of Jewish Holidays - My Jewish Learning
Types of Jewish Holidays - My Jewish Learning: "These are festivals that are mentioned in either the Torah (Such as Passover) or other books of the Hebrew Bible. There are two central chapters in the Torah that list the biblical holidays: Leviticus 23 and Deuteronomy 16. These chapters list two kinds of Israelite holidays, the three pilgrimage festivals and the High Holy Days.
The three pilgrimage festivals of Pesach (Passover), Shavuot (Feast of Weeks), and Sukkot (Festival of Booths) mark not only historical events in the development of the Jewish people, but also agricultural celebrations and the seasonal harvests in the land of Israel. These holidays are called pilgrimage festivals because in ancient times all Israelite men were commanded to travel to the Temple in Jerusalem, to take part in the festival celebrations. Even today, Pesach, Shavuot, and Sukkot continue to mark significant national-spiritual events in the life of the Jewish people, namely the Exodus from Egypt, the receiving of the Torah on Mt. Sinai, and God’s sheltering of the Israelites in the desert for 40 years, respectively."
The three pilgrimage festivals of Pesach (Passover), Shavuot (Feast of Weeks), and Sukkot (Festival of Booths) mark not only historical events in the development of the Jewish people, but also agricultural celebrations and the seasonal harvests in the land of Israel. These holidays are called pilgrimage festivals because in ancient times all Israelite men were commanded to travel to the Temple in Jerusalem, to take part in the festival celebrations. Even today, Pesach, Shavuot, and Sukkot continue to mark significant national-spiritual events in the life of the Jewish people, namely the Exodus from Egypt, the receiving of the Torah on Mt. Sinai, and God’s sheltering of the Israelites in the desert for 40 years, respectively."
English Hebraica
English Hebraica: "Over at the Main Line I posted about a beautiful book called Pantographia; containing accurate copies of all the known alphabets in the world; together with an English explanation of the peculiar force or power of each letter (by Edmund Fry, London, 1799).
Great examples of many different kinds of alphabets included, with sources given. In addition, the Lord's Prayer is presented in each alphabet (and language) along with English transliteration. It is the nature of the beast that such a work would include lots of examples which look a little bit strange to the modern eye that has seen many of the actual scripts, as opposed to Western renderings of them (see, e.g.).
From his presentation of Hebrew (pp. 142-151):
1. The regular Hebrew script:"
Great examples of many different kinds of alphabets included, with sources given. In addition, the Lord's Prayer is presented in each alphabet (and language) along with English transliteration. It is the nature of the beast that such a work would include lots of examples which look a little bit strange to the modern eye that has seen many of the actual scripts, as opposed to Western renderings of them (see, e.g.).
From his presentation of Hebrew (pp. 142-151):
1. The regular Hebrew script:"
Rationalist Judaism
Rationalist Judaism: "A number of people wrote to me about last week's report that a group of scientists at CERN tentatively claimed to have measured neutrino particles traveling faster than the speed of light - which modern science, based on special relativity, deems impossible. "If scientists were wrong about this, then maybe they were wrong about everything!" Maybe the universe isn't really 14 billion years old - maybe it's only 5771 years old! Maybe the kidneys really do provide counsel to the heart! Maybe elephants really do jump to reach food!
And maybe the world really is flat?
Of course, the correct view is that some scientific facts are better grounded than others. Scientists might have to change their mind one day about the universe being 14 billion years old, but they are not going to discover that it is only a few thousand years old. "
And maybe the world really is flat?
Of course, the correct view is that some scientific facts are better grounded than others. Scientists might have to change their mind one day about the universe being 14 billion years old, but they are not going to discover that it is only a few thousand years old. "
Soulreservoir.blogspot.com Site Info
Soulreservoir.blogspot.com Site Info: "Statistics Summary for soulreservoir.blogspot.com
Soulreservoir.blogspot.com is ranked #3,379,167 in the world according to the three-month Alexa traffic rankings. Almost all the site's visitors are in the US, where it has attained a traffic rank of 396,023. The site is relatively popular among users in the city of New York (where it is ranked #54,268).
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Soulreservoir.blogspot.com is ranked #3,379,167 in the world according to the three-month Alexa traffic rankings. Almost all the site's visitors are in the US, where it has attained a traffic rank of 396,023. The site is relatively popular among users in the city of New York (where it is ranked #54,268).
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3,379,167
Global Rank
396,023"
9th of Av: the Seer of Lublin’s Yahrzeit « The Wonders of Your Torah
9th of Av: the Seer of Lublin’s Yahrzeit « The Wonders of Your Torah: "According to the sages, from conception to “the formation of the fetus” (when the major features of the fetus become well defined in the womb) takes 40 days. 40 days beginning from the 9th of Av brings us to the 18th of Elul.
On the 18th of Elul 5369 (1609), the Maharal of Prague passed away. On that very same day, 89 years later (the 18th of Elul 5458), the Ba’al Shem Tov was born. 47 years later, on the same day (the 18th of Elul 5505), Rabbi Shneur Zalman of Liadi, the first Lubavitcher Rebbe, was born.
Similarly, on the 7th of Adar Moses passed away, on his own birthday, at the age of 120. We are taught that not only was he born 120 years before his passing, but that in fact every year he is born anew on that very same day, the 7th of Adar."
On the 18th of Elul 5369 (1609), the Maharal of Prague passed away. On that very same day, 89 years later (the 18th of Elul 5458), the Ba’al Shem Tov was born. 47 years later, on the same day (the 18th of Elul 5505), Rabbi Shneur Zalman of Liadi, the first Lubavitcher Rebbe, was born.
Similarly, on the 7th of Adar Moses passed away, on his own birthday, at the age of 120. We are taught that not only was he born 120 years before his passing, but that in fact every year he is born anew on that very same day, the 7th of Adar."
Thursday, September 22, 2011
Introducing Your Child to Social Networking: Ten Must-Know Tips for Parents - DivineCaroline
Introducing Your Child to Social Networking: Ten Must-Know Tips for Parents - DivineCaroline: "Introducing Your Child to Social Networking: Ten Must-Know Tips for Parents
By: Mary Kay Hoal (View Profile)
You’ve likely joined Facebook because you understand that social networking can be a valuable tool to keep up with family and friends. Or perhaps you are a business professional and use Twitter and LinkedIn because of the value it brings to your business. Maybe you don’t social network, but your friends do and you’ve heard them say “Facebook me.” Either case, you know that social networking is a powerful tool that influences all our lives.
When it comes to your children, these tips will help to make sure your child has a safe, age-appropriate, and engaging social networking experience."
By: Mary Kay Hoal (View Profile)
You’ve likely joined Facebook because you understand that social networking can be a valuable tool to keep up with family and friends. Or perhaps you are a business professional and use Twitter and LinkedIn because of the value it brings to your business. Maybe you don’t social network, but your friends do and you’ve heard them say “Facebook me.” Either case, you know that social networking is a powerful tool that influences all our lives.
When it comes to your children, these tips will help to make sure your child has a safe, age-appropriate, and engaging social networking experience."
Sunday, September 18, 2011
UbuWeb
UbuWeb: "
The Many Sides of Gertrude Stein While UbuWeb hosts a trove of Gertrude Stein reading her own works, we also host a number of interpretations of her works. This podcast guides you through these treasures, buried deep in the bowels of Ubu's vaults. Included here are: "The Making of Americans" read (and sung) in its entirety by Gregory Laynor; Marian Seldes reading "The Making of Americans" and "Lectures in America" (1963); Judson Church's production of Al Carmines' 'In Circles' (1967); and eight interpretations of Stein's seminal texts from Geography and Plays by various sound & radio artists. Download the MP3 podcast directly here. You can subscribe to our podcast here. UbuWeb's podcasts are produced by The Poetry Foundation.
UbuWeb at 27 Senses in London. Street Poets & Visionaries, UbuWeb's vast collection of found and outsider poems, will be on display 18 July - 22 August 2010 at Chisenhale Gallery, organized by Ubu's partner"
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The Many Sides of Gertrude Stein While UbuWeb hosts a trove of Gertrude Stein reading her own works, we also host a number of interpretations of her works. This podcast guides you through these treasures, buried deep in the bowels of Ubu's vaults. Included here are: "The Making of Americans" read (and sung) in its entirety by Gregory Laynor; Marian Seldes reading "The Making of Americans" and "Lectures in America" (1963); Judson Church's production of Al Carmines' 'In Circles' (1967); and eight interpretations of Stein's seminal texts from Geography and Plays by various sound & radio artists. Download the MP3 podcast directly here. You can subscribe to our podcast here. UbuWeb's podcasts are produced by The Poetry Foundation.
UbuWeb at 27 Senses in London. Street Poets & Visionaries, UbuWeb's vast collection of found and outsider poems, will be on display 18 July - 22 August 2010 at Chisenhale Gallery, organized by Ubu's partner"
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UbuWeb
UbuWeb: "
The Many Sides of Gertrude Stein While UbuWeb hosts a trove of Gertrude Stein reading her own works, we also host a number of interpretations of her works. This podcast guides you through these treasures, buried deep in the bowels of Ubu's vaults. Included here are: "The Making of Americans" read (and sung) in its entirety by Gregory Laynor; Marian Seldes reading "The Making of Americans" and "Lectures in America" (1963); Judson Church's production of Al Carmines' 'In Circles' (1967); and eight interpretations of Stein's seminal texts from Geography and Plays by various sound & radio artists. Download the MP3 podcast directly here. You can subscribe to our podcast here. UbuWeb's podcasts are produced by The Poetry Foundation.
UbuWeb at 27 Senses in London. Street Poets & Visionaries, UbuWeb's vast collection of found and outsider poems, will be on display 18 July - 22 August 2010 at Chisenhale Gallery, organized by Ubu's partner"
'via Blog this'
The Many Sides of Gertrude Stein While UbuWeb hosts a trove of Gertrude Stein reading her own works, we also host a number of interpretations of her works. This podcast guides you through these treasures, buried deep in the bowels of Ubu's vaults. Included here are: "The Making of Americans" read (and sung) in its entirety by Gregory Laynor; Marian Seldes reading "The Making of Americans" and "Lectures in America" (1963); Judson Church's production of Al Carmines' 'In Circles' (1967); and eight interpretations of Stein's seminal texts from Geography and Plays by various sound & radio artists. Download the MP3 podcast directly here. You can subscribe to our podcast here. UbuWeb's podcasts are produced by The Poetry Foundation.
UbuWeb at 27 Senses in London. Street Poets & Visionaries, UbuWeb's vast collection of found and outsider poems, will be on display 18 July - 22 August 2010 at Chisenhale Gallery, organized by Ubu's partner"
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Thursday, September 15, 2011
Lamed Vav Tzadikim « TheWritersCafe.org
Lamed Vav Tzadikim « TheWritersCafe.org: "There are about 36 righteous individuals in the world at any given time. This is based on the numerical value of the Hebrew letters Lamed and Vav. These individuals are hidden, yet they are important. The concept is from a mystical part of judaism known as Kabbalah."
Tuesday, September 13, 2011
FrumFind.org
FrumFind.org: "We may be in the US or in Israel or somewhere else, but the Jewish people have our bond to G-d, and a great deal is expected of us.
אור לגויים אחרים. אומה של כוהנים.
We the Jewish people are nation of priests, of Kohanim, We are a light unto the other nations.
If we as G-d’s chosen people give up on our land, on our rights and each other, then you can pretty much expect the other nations to follow suit. In biblical time it was Yosef, who sustained the entire planet because of his wisdom. We can not allow unwise leaders, or rabble rousing political activists to control our destiny."
אור לגויים אחרים. אומה של כוהנים.
We the Jewish people are nation of priests, of Kohanim, We are a light unto the other nations.
If we as G-d’s chosen people give up on our land, on our rights and each other, then you can pretty much expect the other nations to follow suit. In biblical time it was Yosef, who sustained the entire planet because of his wisdom. We can not allow unwise leaders, or rabble rousing political activists to control our destiny."
Thursday, September 8, 2011
Rabbi Moshe Cordovero (1522-1570) - "The Ramak" - Biographies In Brief
Rabbi Moshe Cordovero (1522-1570) - "The Ramak" - Biographies In Brief: "One of the greatest of all Kabbalists was Rabbi Moshe Cordovero. He was born in 1522 in Safed, the city that was soon to become famed as a center of Kabbalah. At a young age, he already gained a reputation as an extroardinary genius. Besides his knowledge in Kabbalah, he was a Talmudic scholar and philosopher of the highest rank, and was widely respected in these fields. He was even one of the four to receive the special semichah-ordination from Rabbi Yaakov Beirav in 1538, along with Rabbis Yosef Caro (Cordovero's teacher in Jewish Law), Moshe of Trani and Yosef Sagis, all of whom were much older and better known than the young prodigy."
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Rabbi Moshe Cordovero (1522-1570) - "The Ramak" - Biographies In Brief
Rabbi Moshe Cordovero (1522-1570) - "The Ramak" - Biographies In Brief: "One of the greatest of all Kabbalists was Rabbi Moshe Cordovero. He was born in 1522 in Safed, the city that was soon to become famed as a center of Kabbalah. At a young age, he already gained a reputation as an extroardinary genius. Besides his knowledge in Kabbalah, he was a Talmudic scholar and philosopher of the highest rank, and was widely respected in these fields. He was even one of the four to receive the special semichah-ordination from Rabbi Yaakov Beirav in 1538, along with Rabbis Yosef Caro (Cordovero's teacher in Jewish Law), Moshe of Trani and Yosef Sagis, all of whom were much older and better known than the young prodigy."
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Saturday, September 3, 2011
Junkyard Sports Community - Junkyard Sports for everyone
Junkyard Sports Community - Junkyard Sports for everyone: "In this game, the wheeler position the wheels of the chair while the bouncer sits in the chair and bounce-passes to other bouncers. By creating this family fun version, disabled children and non-disabled children alike can play together. For the complete rules and instructions, click here: http://www.family-friendly-fun.com/family-fun/sports.htm.
You can read the whole article here .
Bookmark this page
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You can read the whole article here .
Bookmark this page
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Friday, September 2, 2011
Frum Find The Place To Find All Things Frum (Blog): Alisa M. Flatow Yeshiva High School - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Frum Find The Place To Find All Things Frum (Blog): Alisa M. Flatow Yeshiva High School - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia: "Sometimes we are searching for things which are difficult to find. The webmaster of these sites in the process of developing networks and applications to make the process easier.
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 2011
Alisa M. Flatow Yeshiva High School - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Alisa M. Flatow Yeshiva High School - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia: "In May 2011, the school had planned to move to the Teaneck Jewish Center. On July 25, 2011, it was reported that the school would not be opening for the 2011-2012 academic year. Mrs. Miriam Bak, the principal, cited an unexpected drop in 11th grade enrollment and higher than expected moving costs as the reasons for closing.""
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FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 2011
Alisa M. Flatow Yeshiva High School - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Alisa M. Flatow Yeshiva High School - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia: "In May 2011, the school had planned to move to the Teaneck Jewish Center. On July 25, 2011, it was reported that the school would not be opening for the 2011-2012 academic year. Mrs. Miriam Bak, the principal, cited an unexpected drop in 11th grade enrollment and higher than expected moving costs as the reasons for closing.""
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Todays Clouds: FrumFind.org » Blog Archive » High Level Ideas Down to the People.
Todays Clouds: FrumFind.org » Blog Archive » High Level Ideas Down to the People.: "an elaborate treatment of a small point consider this idea. Moshe was chosen to lead the emerging Jewish nation out of Egypt (at least in part-according to chazal) for his humble nature. He still had the difficult task of interfacing with the Jewish people and leading them into a totally unfamiliar situation. Therefore his personal involvement in the retrieval of Joseph’s bones was something of special significance in that in brought him closer to the people that he was chosen by G-d to lead out of Egypt""
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