Monthly Archives: March 2009
Pesach Musings 2
מַכַּת בְּכוֹרוֹת For you what is the meaning of the tenth plague, Makkat Bchorot, that is to say the death of all Egyptian first born sons?
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Red Players
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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A Few Questions
From the most trivial to the most serious: – What is so special about egg curry? For the past few weeks the recipe for Egg Curry has been the most widely read post on this blog. – Does anybody know … Continue reading
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Color vs Black and White
The son of a rabbi and fine Talmudist, Saul Leiter studied to become a rabbi himself but soon left Pittsburg to settle in New York once he felt the rabbinate was not his calling. Instead he wanted to be a … Continue reading
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It’s Already Friday
On My Blog Various Memes: – First Viola & Buds for Today’s Flowers – Tea Shop for Ruby Tuesday – Last Sunday Sepia Scene – Nature Notes: By The Canal Children Are Likely To Be Less Healthy Than Their Parents … Continue reading
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Nature Notes: By The Canal
A favorite Sunday walk in my area is along a canal which joins two rivers: the Somme and the Scheldt. As the weather was bright and sunny last week, we went walking there and I took a few photos. Has … Continue reading
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Israeli Potato Salad
A potato salad with a difference. serves 4 people 4 potatoes, steamed and sliced 1 green chili pepper 1 clove garlic, crushed the juice of one lemon olive oil cilantro/parsley salt and pepper 1 or 2 hard-boiled eggs Slice the … Continue reading
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Last Sunday Sepia Scene
Like last week, I applied the antique effect of iPhoto to my picture then blurred the corners a little. Mary The Teach has created a new meme, Sepia Scenes. Click here to join in or learn how to apply a … Continue reading
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Pesach Musings 1
After the Purim Quiz, I thought I would post more general questions in the run-up to Pesach. Feel free to share your understanding and practise. How do you understand the concept of nifsal me’achilat kelev – not even fit to … Continue reading
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Tea Shop
This is another photo taken during my trip to Honk Kong in 2007. Michael, the shop owner, who had studied in Canada and spoke perfect English was explaing how to make green tea. How many red details can you spot? … Continue reading
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