There’s the Louisiana Purchase, and then there’s Jeremiah’s Purchase in the Haftorah reading for Behar. True, these purchases took place many generations apart, were half-way across the world from each other, and while the Lousiana Purchase was thousands of miles … Read the rest
The Jewish Chapel at the Interfaith Center at UAlbany, formerly known as Chapel House, has a mural painted along its southern wall. Probably around 2005 or so, UAlbany Hillel got a grant from Avodah Arts to send up an artist … Read the rest
There are two UAlbany Great Dane mascots. Damien is the serious dog, feisty, serious and intense, while Lil’ D is the kinder, gentler, goofier and sweeter baby Great Dane dog.
This year at UAlbany Hillel’s Israel Fest I (Mendel) … Read the rest
Yes, there are many such lists floating around the internet. Here’s a list of little things I love about Israel, that some people might not even notice.
1. Manhole covers. The ones I noticed were made by the foundry called … Read the rest
You know sometimes you come home from a trip and see a package waiting for you near the door? Well, when students return from summer break there will be G-d willing a new arrival here, waiting for you when you … Read the rest
From the Second Seder of Passover up until the Shavuot holiday we count up one night at a time, from Day 1 to Day 49. This is the Mitzvah of the Sefirat HaOmer, the Omer Count. For more about the … Read the rest
There’s a verse from Isaiah 10 that appears both in the Haftorah for the 8th Day of Passover, as well as in a personal prayer said when the Ark is opened on Festivals.
There are two UAlbany Great Dane mascots. Damien is the serious dog, feisty, serious and intense, while Lil’ D is the kinder, gentler, goofier and sweeter baby Great Dane dog.