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PASSOVER INSPIRATION FROM BUKHARIAN UZBEKISTAN
Part of my mission in travelling is to gain inspiration for
new designs. I enjoy going to countries with cultures very different to the
European tradition that I grew up with. My mission is to in a small way
transfer or repurpose designs to items that can be used on an everyday basis
today.I jumped at the idea of travelling to Uzbekistan which is
such an exotic and visually rich and enchanting place. The Jewish link always
has particular interest to me, and the Jews have such a long and va
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11th Feb 2022
The Journey of the Barcelona Hagadah: A Story of Survival and Continuity.
The Journey
of the Barcelona Hagadah: A Story of Survival and Continuity.Barcelona was a cultural magnet,
the seat of a monarchy and a hub of Mediterranean trade. The large Jewish
community of Barcelona, famed for its rabbinical school, was one of the epicenters
of European Jewish culture in medieval times and was famed as the “city of
sages” among the Jews. The city’s manuscript illuminations workshops actively
produced many Haggadot as well as other illustrations.Passover is the fes
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7th Feb 2022
13 Jewish Wedding Traditions and Customs
Jewish Wedding TraditionsSelecting a day and
date for a wedding is often a challenge. Tuesdays are often selected, It says twice in Genesis about the third day of
creating the world, "And God saw that it was good" (Genesis 1:10 and
12), The end of year around Hanuka is
regarded as a good times for wedding as around the month of Adar, and Lag Be Omer,
and the 15th of Av – the Jewish Valentines day.Jewish weddings are
often held in a Synagogue outside of Israel. While in Israel they are usu
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8th Dec 2021
Perfect Gift Giving
The closer Hanukkah
and the holidays come the more daunting gift buying becomes. All those people,
where do I start? I really don’t have the energy. But then I really do like my
brother’s wife and I must get something for Mom and my Matt. The five P’s ( proper preparation prevents
poor performance) applies
to gift giving as well. Birthdays come around each year as do festivals and
other yearly significant events. SO think ahead. I keep a stash of versatile items
at home for various occasi
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15th Nov 2021
5 Ways to prepare for Rosh Hashana.
5 Ways to
prepare for Rosh Hashana.Beyond preparations
for the meals, Rosh Hashana is an opportunity to reset relationships and
perhaps even life. And even more so during these Covid times. No 1. Relationships perhaps a time to make the awkward
calls to people you know could do with a call and a “how are you?”, perhaps a
time to make up with friends or family you have fallen out with.No 2. A time
to think about the last year, high lights, low points. Thoughts about people
that have passe
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23rd Aug 2021