Serah, Joseph & Speech

 
Everybody knows Sarah, the matriarch, but who is Serah?
Serah is mentioned in this week’s parshah along with Yaakov’s descendants. She is Asher’s daughter, which makes her Yaakov’s granddaughter. In fact she is the only granddaughter mentioned in this genealogical list. This has led the commentators to believe that she is a person of significance.
The [...]

Photographing Water

 
Just like like last week, this photo was taken in the local nature reserve.
For more watery photos, visit Watery Wednesday.

New Siddur to be Published Soon

 
The Koren Sacks Siddur is due to be released in 2009. It is he first major bilingual Orthodox synagogue prayer book to be released since the ArtScroll Siddur in 1984.
Here is a short review of some of its features:
- It includes a translation and commentary by Sir Jonathan Sacks, Chief Rabbi of the British Commonwealth [...]

Our Red Houses

 
Red-brick houses are a common feature in the North of France, Belgium and the UK. This photo was taken in my street this afternoon and includes my own place. Can you guess which one it is?
On Tuesdays, just post any photo you like (it must be one of your own) that contains the color RED [...]

Different Options

 
I’ve just read The Family Markowitz by Allegra Goodman. This is how the author presents her book:
While many people read this book as a novel, I wrote it a series of short stories exploring three generations of a Jewish-American family. As a collection, the stories create a family portrait from multiple perspectives.
The characters [...]

My Thoughts Go To Israel

 
Although Israeli authorities have repeatedly warned Hamas against sending rockets towards Israel or else they would retaliate, the terrorist organization has chosen to ignore this exhortation. Now Israel has struck back and the world is asking them to stop. Pity they didn’t ask Hamas to stop shelling Israel in the first place.

I don’t consider myself [...]

A Few Reminders

 
- Haveil Havalim will be up at Material Maidel any time today.
- This month’s edition of kcc, the kosher cooking carnivel is up at Leora’s. It’s a great one so be sure to check the links she has provided.
- I’ll be hosting next month’s edition of kcc. Please submit your posts here.

Facebook Games

 
Over a month ago, I wrote a post about Facebook and wondered what information we should leave online for other people to see. Since then I have succombed to the spreading fever, updated my data and added a few friends.
Two days ago I discovered that you can also play on FB. I’ve tried and thoroughly [...]

Moon & Sun

Skywatch Friday starts tonight. Find out more and join in by clicking here.

Star Ferry

The Star ferry is a passenger ferry in Hong Kong. Its principal routes carry passengers across the Victoria Harbour, between Hong Kong Island and Kowloon. It has operated since 1888. The boat in the photo is a replica of the original.

Mary The Teach has created a new meme, Sepia Scenes. Click here to join in [...]