Category Archives: Religion

Judaism in a teapot

A Reddit user put pictures of what he calls “A hidden synagogue” online. It’s a teapot that can be converted to be used for all major Jewish ceremonies. He inherited it from his grandfather. It breaks apart to become a … Continue reading

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Almost forgot!

A happy Easter to all of my Christian readers.

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Your Thursday sniefs

Yeah, I’m thinking the motive was far less noble: Hugo Chavez begged not to die as he supposedly suffered a heart attack. His last words? “Please don’t let me die.” The general passes along the bullshit that he only wanted … Continue reading

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The Missionary position

Found this while looking for something on my site. It’s from September 17, 2003. The missionary position I’m pretty sure I terrified a young, just-out-of-missionary school Mormon this afternoon. I heard a soft knock on my door and voices, leading … Continue reading

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Mixed bag briefs

Someone is hating on Les Miz: Shorter David Denby: I am too far above the average Murican to like this musical that the common person loves so much. Oh, and one of his excuses for hating it? The book is … Continue reading

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New Year’s Eve briefs

Now THAT’s commitment: A 100-year-old man emigrated from Brazil to Israel in 2012. His children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren were all there before him, so what was he waiting for? His wife of 60 years passed. May he live to be … Continue reading

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On Christmas Day in Iran

I saw three guards come charging in On Christmas day, on Christmas day I saw three guards come charging in On Christmas day, in the morning And why did they come charging in? On Christmas day, on Christmas day And … Continue reading

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Looking at history

The Dead Sea Scrolls are now available online. You can search by language, by content, by site the scroll was found… how freaking cool is that? I love technology. I love the internet. THIS is why the internet was born. … Continue reading

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Eighth Light

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Seventh Light

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Sixth light

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Fifth Light

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Third Light

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A reader’s Second Light

Sabba Hillel’s menorah.

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Second Light

Second light.

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