Our sages tell us that weekend/Shabbat rains are the greatest gifts from Gd. It's a time we're not supposed to travel. We are lucky to live near the synagogue, so there's no inconvenience. As long as electricity works, and the heat is on, I'm not going to be tempted to complain.
This morning, when the sun showed its golden strength, not hidden by clouds and rain, everything was sparkling and clean. Leaves looked like emeralds, decorated by rubies, diamonds and other gems. The blue silk sky was exquisite as I walked down to Shiloh Hakeduma, Tel Shiloh for our Women's Rosh Chodesh Prayers. Yes, Gd planned the dry sunny weather to coincide with our Rosh Chodesh Tevet prayers.
כולן מוזמנות, תפילת נשים, ראש חודש שבט, א' טבת, יום ב' ,7/01/2019 , 8:30, בשילה הקדומה, תל שילה
We sing Hallel out loud, but the rest of the prayers are said silently and as individuals. There will be a tour of the Tel and Divrei Torah, Gd willing, in both Hebrew and English. If you'd like more information, please contact me shilohmuse@gmail.com with "Rosh Chodesh Prayers" as subject.Shiloh Hakeduma, Ancient Shiloh is open six days a week. It's a recognized tourist and archaeological site. Contact them directly at visit@telshilo.org.il, 02-5789111.
Gd willing this winter will continue with frequent rainy periods, like we're having now. It should be for a blessing. And we must remember that a drought is a curse/punishment.
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After all the suffering that the Jewish People
have endured, what a beautiful thing it is for
the Jewish women at Tel Shiloh to raise their
voices to praise G*D by reciting the Hallel.
When Jews live to praise and thank G*D,
that is "AM YISRAEL CHAI!" in its truest sense.
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“The far-left is unapologetic in its embrace of Louis Farrakhan,
who has very publicly described Jews as satanic, and regularly
rants about Jewish power and abuse. Today’s identity politics
often calls for unity against Jewish power.
Many college campuses have become extremely hostile to Jews,
with Jewish students being targeted for both subtle persecution
and outright violence.
In many arenas and in support of many important causes,
Jews have been called upon to reject their faith.
In many far-left circles, being Jewish makes our
social justice activism illegitimate.”
SOURCE: Do We Really Want To Return To Normal?
by Cheryl Moore (BA, MBA, BSN), 2018 December 9
https://ejewishphilanthropy.com/do-we-really-want-to-return-to-normal/
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Pittsburgh Synagogue Massacre Aftermath:
https://shilohmusings.blogspot.com/2018/11/massacre-aftermath.html
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Time Magazine vs Truth:
https://shilohmusings.blogspot.com/2018/08/time-magazine-vs-truth.html
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Who are the Palestinians?
https://shilohmusings.blogspot.com/2018/06/who-are-palestinians.html
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How Torah Can Defeat Terrorism:
https://shilohmusings.blogspot.com/2017/08/defeat-terror-with-torah.html
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Did Captain Kirk believe in negotiating with terrorists?
http://shilohmusings.blogspot.com/2016/08/can-jews-learn-from-captain-kirk.html
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How to Pray for Tzahal-IDF:
http://shilohmusings.blogspot.com/2016/09/how-to-pray-for-tzahal-idf.html
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Rambam Rejected Childless Messiah:
http://shilohmusings.blogspot.com/2016/08/rambam-rejected-childless-messiah-by-mr.html
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Was Daniel an Orthodox Jew?
https://shilohmusings.blogspot.com/2018/03/if-daniel-were-alive-today.html
Batya i love that last picture where you have a (duck?) perched at the edge of that pool, and the reflection of the cloud in that water.
I find it beautiful..
Could i use it for my computer screen?
anon K
Thanks, I also think it's gorgeous. If you could somehow credit me, sure. Plug my blogs to people.
Does anyone on this blog remember Prospect Park in Brooklyn?
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