Category Archives: Judaism

Shabbat Shalom!

Posted on 11 January 2019 by

Shabbat Shalom to everyone! Have a safe and quiet weekend wherever you are. 💐 pic.twitter.com/2nVYkyMn9S — anneinpt (@anneinpt) January 11, 2019

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Good News Friday – Shabbat Chanukah edition

Posted on 7 December 2018 by

We are right in the middle of Chanukah, entering Shabbat Chanukah in a few hours, so here is a special, Chanukah-themed Good News Friday post. Actually, before I start, I should mention that it has been raining. Not gentle, English-style … Continue reading →

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Chanukah Same’ach! Happy Chanukah!

Posted on 3 December 2018 by

Chanukah began last night around the world, and we have our Menorahs – or Chanukiyot as they are called in Israel – lit up at the window. It is one of my favourite chagim, since it requires very little preparation … Continue reading →

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Good News Friday

Posted on 30 November 2018 by

It is almost Chanukah (starting Sunday night) so it’s the perfect time for a Good News Friday post. Our first item is the most incredibly inspiring story of courage, persistence and sheer physical and mental strength. An IDF soldier with … Continue reading →

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Despite it all – Good News Friday

Posted on 16 November 2018 by

As has happened so many times recently, I had my doubts about posting a Good News Friday installment today. I am still simmering over this week’s mini-war and the fiasco of the ceasefire, and the last thing I wanted to … Continue reading →

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Remembering the victims of the Pittsburgh synagogue massacre amid calls for unity

Posted on 30 October 2018 by

The final dreadful toll from the Tree of Life synagogue massacre is 11 holy souls. Here are their names and stories: David Rosenthal, 54, and Cecil Rosenthal, 59 The two brothers were very involved in the local Jewish community. “Neither … Continue reading →

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