Shammai
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A man once said to me, "Teach me the entire Torah while I am standing on one foot." With the builder's cubit in my hand, I pushed "Block"
See for example:
How Many People did the Nazis Murder? | Holocaust Encyclopedia
Behind the number of victims of the Holocaust and Nazi persecution are people whose hopes and dreams were destroyed. Learn about the toll of Nazi policies.
encyclopedia.ushmm.org
November 19, 2025 at 8:33 PM
See for example:
Is it technically correct? From what I've read, Jews were actually the majority of victims by number (excluding military deaths from WWII).
November 19, 2025 at 8:25 PM
Is it technically correct? From what I've read, Jews were actually the majority of victims by number (excluding military deaths from WWII).
- Added alternate spelling "Səgd"
Today is Səgd (ስግድ), an ancient holy day for the Ethiopian Jewish community. Read this lovely article about it, which includes memory, theological reflection, and a recipe.
The Sound of Səgd (ስግድ): Reclaiming Language, Memory, and Belonging
When I arrived in Israel from Ethiopia as a little girl, I learned quickly that language can build a home and it can unmake one.
www.jewishbookcouncil.org
November 19, 2025 at 8:14 PM
- Added alternate spelling "Səgd"
Oh shoot I forgot about kneading
Does it apply to cats? I'm asking because my cat loves kneading
November 19, 2025 at 7:34 PM
Oh shoot I forgot about kneading
Bluesky hasn't implemented those yet
November 19, 2025 at 6:40 PM
Bluesky hasn't implemented those yet
Gah, I wish I'd thought of that. How dare you be funnier than me 📏
November 19, 2025 at 6:28 PM
Gah, I wish I'd thought of that. How dare you be funnier than me 📏
I am not a linguist, but I suspect it's because (1) it's a situation where Hebrew transliteration clashes with English spelling conventions, and (2) Hanukkah is one of the most frequently used Hebrew words in the English language by non-Jews, so it is subject to their various misspellings.
November 19, 2025 at 5:30 PM
I am not a linguist, but I suspect it's because (1) it's a situation where Hebrew transliteration clashes with English spelling conventions, and (2) Hanukkah is one of the most frequently used Hebrew words in the English language by non-Jews, so it is subject to their various misspellings.
I'm no electrical engineer but I don't think that's how either batteries or the Talmud work
November 19, 2025 at 3:21 PM
I'm no electrical engineer but I don't think that's how either batteries or the Talmud work
Sorry, quick question: What part of the Talmud has to do with batteries
November 19, 2025 at 3:18 PM
Sorry, quick question: What part of the Talmud has to do with batteries
"Sweep the sciatic nerve!"
November 19, 2025 at 3:12 PM
"Sweep the sciatic nerve!"
Jacob: "nah I'll take You let's go right now"
November 19, 2025 at 2:44 PM
Jacob: "nah I'll take You let's go right now"
As long as you kept both feet firmly on the floor during the beit din
November 19, 2025 at 2:02 PM
As long as you kept both feet firmly on the floor during the beit din
More info about this art of the four rabbis who entered the Pardes (Orchard) of God:
Kabbalistic precursor to the Ilan Aroch
The following description was prepared by William Gross:
A very early Kabbalistic precursor to the Ilan Aroch. With Zodiacs and
cja.huji.ac.il
November 19, 2025 at 1:59 AM
More info about this art of the four rabbis who entered the Pardes (Orchard) of God:
Reposted by Shammai
groucho = חכם
chico = רשע
zeppo = תם
harpo = שאינו יודע לשאול
chico = רשע
zeppo = תם
harpo = שאינו יודע לשאול
November 19, 2025 at 1:31 AM
groucho = חכם
chico = רשע
zeppo = תם
harpo = שאינו יודע לשאול
chico = רשע
zeppo = תם
harpo = שאינו יודע לשאול
At long last, you have found a practical application for the Torment Nexus
November 19, 2025 at 12:14 AM
At long last, you have found a practical application for the Torment Nexus