While I was putting together the Rosh Chodesh Guide for Sivan, I had an idea for a Shavuot seder. According to the Kohenet Wheel of the Year, Sivan is the month of the Prophetess. It makes sense, as this is the month of prophecy and the revelation at Mt. Sinai. According to the Babylonian Talmud [...]
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I don’t usually leap into political waters on this blog, but I just can’t resist a quick happy dance right now. Beyond the happy dance, I also wanted share this extraordinary video that clearly lays out why Lawrence Lessig is supporting Obama. Whatever you think of Mr. Lessig, if you think of him, this is [...]
Can I get a big “Shehecheyatnu” for rhubarb season? נברך שכינה אלותינו רוח העולם שהחיתנו וקימתנו והיגעתנו לזמן הזה N’varech Shekhina Elotenu Ruach HaOlam Shehecheyatnu V’kiy’matnu V’higiatnu Laz’man Hazeh Let us bless the Presence of the Divine, Spirit of the World, who keeps us life, sustains us, and enables us to reach this season. Seriously [...]
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