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Celebrating Hanukkah 2
Category: Life
After lighting the candles and Ma'oz Tzur, singing other Hanukkah songs is customary in many Jewish homes. Some » Continue Reading
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History, and being what was called a Crypto-Jew
Category: Life
Crypto-Judaism is the secret adherence to Judaism » Continue Reading
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What a difference!
Category: Travel and Places
December 6th in England, 0, that's zero degrees Celsius. Here in Lisbon, 9 degrees and sunny. The morning is only just starting! Yes, I got a very early flight from London. It is expected to be fourteen degrees Celsius, which, compared to England, is positively balmy! I am waiting for my sister. Story of my life, she's never on time! Two of my cousins from Israel are already at home with my Dad, a... » Continue Reading
Perhaps a unique family tradition....
Category: Life
My family tradition is that although we are Sephardic Jews, we are descended from Jacob's son Issachar. Now because of the Roman destruction of the Jewish state, and prior to that the Babylonian captivity, lots of records were stolen from the people of Israel, so traditions were passed down by word of mouth, a » Continue Reading
A strange night - no cats moving around on my bed!
Category: Life
I have a flight very early tomorrow morning (I might pay for internet on the airplane). So, having arranged with a friend for her to look after my two cats, I had an empty flat last night, and this morning. No cats cuddling up to me for my warmth. It felt strange, I almost like on reflex fed them, which is why I put their paraphrenalia away in their cupboard! Today, I shall probably repack my vali... » Continue Reading
Manuel Bento
Category: Life
Manuel Galrinho Bento (25 June 1948 – 1 March 2007) was a Portuguese professional » Continue Reading
Ancient homeland
Category: Life
The Jezreel Valley takes its name from the ancient city of » Continue Reading
Sagittarius Birthstone List, Color and Meanings
Category: Dreams and the Supernatural
The Meaning of Sagittarius (November 22 – December 21) » Continue Reading
Assembling what my cats will need for the month I shall be away is staggering!
Category: Pets and Animals
My friend has cheerfully acceded to care for Samson and Gideon over the almost four weeks I shall be away from England, and I have had a small delivery just this morning, to go with the cats to their Christmas lodging. A huge bag of cat litter, two bags of catfood (they are fussy over what they eat, and this online company has developed just what they like, and it's kosher too!), a new litter tray... » Continue Reading