Monthly Archives: March 2011
Flowers in French Synagogue
This small synagogue is located in The Pletzl, the Jewish quarter in the fourth arrondissement of Paris. I visited it with my colleagues and some students last Friday. On Tuesdays, just post any photo you like (it must be … Continue reading
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Unusual Parisian School
This small school is located in The Pletzl, the Jewish quarter in the fourth arrondissement of Paris. It was founded in 1844 by the city of Paris when it became clear that it was necessary to set up … Continue reading
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Since 1904
This is the oldest Jewish bookstore in The Pletzl, the Jewish quarter in the fourth arrondissement of Paris. For more shots Straight Out of the Camera:
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Disappointed
Tonight I am feeling a little dejected. The meeting with the chief school administrator was not successful. The whole set up was meant to impress us and show who was in charge: five men in three-piece suits and one … Continue reading
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Busy Busy
I would have liked to post more in the past few days, including one post on what it is like to teach about Jews in Medieval England, but this has proved to be impossible owing to recent developments on … Continue reading
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The Mysteries of Teenagehood
A couple of years ago when my students created a Facebook profile, they usually did not bother about privacy and it was usually possible to see their photos and read or write on their walls. Fast forward two years … Continue reading
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When Words Fail Us
The terrifying news of the past few days have left me speechless. Thousands of people have probably died in Japan, hundreds of thousands are left homeless and a nuclear disaster might still happen. Meanwhile Qaddafi is regaining territory, killing his … Continue reading
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Rye Focaccia
Ingredients: • 25g fresh yeast • 700ml cold water • 1tbs honey • 4tbs olive oil • 2tsp salt • 500g rye flour • 500g plain wheat flour • 1tbs coarse sea salt • salt and pepper To make … Continue reading
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From Paris to Antwerp
I recently interviewed a friend who was born and bred in France and has moved to the Jewish community of Antwerp. The interview was conducted in French and translated by the owner of this blog. Thanks to SuperRaizy for … Continue reading
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