Monthly Archives: February 2009
Purim: a Diaspora Holiday
In just over a week we’ll be listening to the story of Queen Esther read from Megillat Esther (the scroll of Esther). A lot has been written about this story and the holiday that celebrates the miracle behind the story; … Continue reading
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A Short Review
On My Blog Photo Memes: – Red in the House for Ruby Tuesday – Tea for Sepia Scenes A short review of The Garden of Beasts I had a few problems with my car A new museum in my area … Continue reading
An Inland Voyage
Robert Lewis Balfour Stevenson was born in 1850. He was a sickly child who was often confined to his bedroom. As a result he longed to travel and as a young man made frequent visits to France. In 1876 he … Continue reading
Traditional Hamentashen
3 eggs 1-cup oil 1-cup sugar 1-teaspoon vanilla 1/2 teaspoon almond extract 1-teaspoon baking powder 3 cups flour In a large mixer, beat together the eggs, oil, sugar, vanilla and almond extract. Add baking powder and flour until you get … Continue reading
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Tea for Sepia Scenes
Mary The Teach has created a new meme, Sepia Scenes. Click here to join in or learn how to apply a sepia tone to a photograph.
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Almost Purim! KCC #39
The latest edition of kcc (the kosher cooking carnival) is up at Batya’s, check it out and you’ll find some lovely recipes.
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Red in the House
Last summer we renovated two rooms, both of which contain red. On Tuesdays, just post any photo you like (it must be one of your own) that contains the color RED and then link to this blog.
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How I Started the Holidays
Car-Related Post I bumped my car. On Saturday evening I went with some friends to the restaurant and as I left the car space after the meal I didn’t notice a piece of marble on the ground and really damaged … Continue reading
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Garden of Beasts
by Jeffery Deaver Ny mob hit man Paul Schuman is presented with the following deal: he will be sent to jail unless he accepts to asassinate one of Hitler’s most important ministers during the 1936 olympics. Since he doesn’t really … Continue reading
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