Monthly Archives: December 2009
Most Visited Posts of 2009
Along with my most commented photo of 2009. Note that some of these posts were published before 2009. Books: – New Siddur to Be Published Soon – Picking Out a Siddur – New Koren Siddur: First Impressions – Holocaust Project: … Continue reading
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Death & Birth – Musings & Questions
- My friend was buried on Tuesday. Two friends read addresses they had written; they were beautiful and, strangely enough, comforting. Then her nephew read a letter she had written a few weeks ago to be read during her funeral. … Continue reading
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Favorite Window Views of 2009
Sweden: Island Window Shul Window: Stockholm Castelvecchio in Verona French Window Window Views: window, and now doors, from all over the world can be found on Mary’s blog.
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German Jews After World War II
I have just read a fascinating book, L’impossible Retour (The Impossible Return,) by Olivier Guez, a French journalist and writer. Before the Nazis came to power in 1933, about 600,000 Jews lived in Germany. – more than 160,000 in Berlin … Continue reading
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Dog on Red Cushion
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. This lovely new badge was created by Leora from Here in HP.
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Quick Cheese Sauce
I came across this recipe a few weeks ago in Healthy Helpings by Norene Gilletz. I altered it slightly and have been making it several times since as it is so easy and quick. Ingredients: 2 tbsp butter 3 tbsp … Continue reading
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Haveil Havalim #249
This week’s edition of Haveil Havalim is up at I’ll Call Baila. Wishing those concerned an easy fast.
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Goodbye My Friend
How do you say goodbye to a collegue who was more than just a workmate? I changed schools 16 years ago. After 7 years in a a junior high school I applied for a job in a nearby high school … Continue reading
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Late December Weekly Review
On My Blog Photo Memes: – Best Chanukah Picture for Batya’s meme – Snowman with Red Hat for Ruby Tuesday – Verona Synagogue for Window Views National Identity, a controversial debate in France Favorite Books of 2009 My Friends (and … Continue reading
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My Friends (and Nieces) Love Books
Following my Favourite Books of 2009 post, some of my friends have provided their own links. – The book reviews and excerpts on Leora’s blog, complete with photos and illustrations – Rachel has reviewed two of Chaim Potok’s novels – … Continue reading
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