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Archive for November, 2005
The Bariff Shop for Judaica | Chicago
I was looking for a mezuzah for my sister’s new condo, when I found this shop. It definitely needs to be added to my “Swell Shopping” list. The items are gorgeous and very hip. Nothing stodgy here!
Definitely check out the funky menorahs by designers like Karim Rashid. The “Ice Cube” Menorah looks a lot like the menorah I put together for my sister last year!
Oh, and if you are looking for the ultimate menorah, check out my husband’s work. He custom designs menorahs made from wood (insets or tea lights so they don’t burn). He started this line by making me one for our first anniversary. (awwwwww!)
I just learned about this woman, via a post in a Live Journal group called Weird Jews
I went to her site, and wow, she’s pretty amazing. From the Jewitch perspective, someone who is still making amulets is pretty incredible. Her work is beautiful and traditional kosher, which is important to many. She not only creates these incredible works, but also teaches. Most intriguing. I may have to add this to my long list of classes that I’d like to take.
Learn more:
I’ve been able to put back several pages that were lost during the transistion to the new site.
The Writings section has been restored, including the link for the Haggadah. I’ve also replaced the reading list pages, and will continue to update this. I’m also happy to post your reviews of books, if you’ve read something you want to share.
The information about Workshops has been recovered, as well. An exciting update in regards to workshops — I can now to tele-conference workshops. If you are interested in a tele-conference (phone only) version of any of the workshops, please let me know. Minimum would be 3 people and the maximum would be 10 people.
On a totally different topic — I’m currently working with an interfaith (Hindu/Non-denominational Spiritual) couple on their wedding. Although neither is Neo-Pagan nor Jewish, they have asked me to help them create a bridge between their worlds for the ceremony. I’m thrilled and honored to be able to help these wonderful people! Both are good friends, and I’m looking forward to the experience. I will share some of it on the site, and I’ve already discovered some interesting parallels between the Hindu ceremony and a Jewish one. It’s quite fascinating.
Abraham Joseph Heschel
I love this man. He was a visionary genius. His writing is lyrical, poetic, and profound. I find myself so continually moved that I take notes as I read. So far I’ve read Sabbath, Man’s Quest for God, and I Asked for Wonder. I plan on adding all of his books to my collection. He does use masculine imagery for God, but — trust me — you’ll get over it quickly.
Marcia Falk
The main book most people talk about when then refer to Marcia Falk is The Book of Blessings. It is a reinterpretation of the traditional Jewish services. Rabbi Falk is a poet as well, so her writing is unique and thoughtful. It uses a good deal of nature and feminine imagery, so Jewitches will feel right at home.
Gershon Winkler
Magic of the Ordinary was a book I avoided reading for a long time. I don’t know why. It’s a fantastic book by one of the leading proponents of Shamanic Judaism. Rabbi Winkler writes a fantastic book that will speak to anyone interested in Shamanic, Earth-based, or any alternative form of Judaism.
Poppy Palin Ms. Palin isn’t exactly Jewish. Okay — she’s really not Jewish. She’s a British woman, who is a natural pyschic and tattoo artist. She’s also create an extraordinary tarot deck, Waking the Wild Spirit Tarot, that I have used for about a year now. I’m looking forward to reading more of her books as I have the chance.
